Self Determination Coordinator

About the role

LCMHA (Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority) provides or manages a full array of services to adults and children with mental health and/or emotional disturbances, persons with substance use disorders, and persons with developmental disabilities. The Self-Determination Coordinator oversees and manages all administrative functions related to self-directed arrangements while ensuring compliance with Medicaid requirements and Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) regulation. This role serves as a liaison between families, staff, and Fiscal Management Services (FMS).

Responsibilities

• Administers self-directed arrangements on behalf of LCMHA by monitoring agreements, budgets, documentation, and compliance with Medicaid and MDHHS requirements.
• Trains LCMHA employees by creating/updating training materials to ensure alignment with MDHHS regulations and policies.
• Provides education to consumers and their families regarding self-determination principles, roles, and responsibilities within self-directed arrangements.
• Consults with LCMHA employees and assists with problem-solving related issues.
• Develops and updates procedures, policies, or standards in accordance with MDHHS requirements.
• Reviews and monitors agreements to ensure compliance with policy and agreement requirements.
• Coordinates and assists with budget formulation while monitoring Medicaid compliance.
• Ensures service documentation meets established standards.
• Meets with consumers and their families in the office, at the consumer's home, or in the community, per consumer preference.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for self-directed arrangements and coordinates with the Financial Management Services (FMS).
• Manages the development and coordination of quality assurance processes for the ongoing evaluation of self-determination and related initiatives, including leading performance improvement initiatives.
• Represents LCMHA at regional and state meetings.
• Ensures adherence to MDHHS standards and requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields.
• Two years of experience with a Community Mental Health agency or similar publicly funded agency, preferably with self-determination.
• Experience with contract management functions/agreements, preferably with self-determination agreements.
• Possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Pay

The starting salary is $58,812. The annualized salary range for this position is $58,812 to $76,011 per year (based on a 37-1/2-hour work week); the range is based on the number of years of service with the agency.

Benefits

• Generous paid leave benefit, accruing from the first day of employment (about 24-1/2 paid days off in the first year). Paid leave accrual increases after one, five, and ten years of employment.
• Scheduled annual salary increases, starting after one year of employment.
• 15 paid holidays per year, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligible from the first day of employment:
  • Medical insurance: Employee premium contribution depends on the plan and coverage-level choice.
  • Vision insurance: Agency covers 100% of the cost for all coverage levels.
  • Dental insurance: Agency covers 100% of the cost for all coverage levels.
• Medical insurance opt-out payment for employees who decline enrollment due to coverage from another source (starts on the first day of employment).
• Retirement benefits, starting from the first day of employment.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (at no cost), starting after the 91st day of employment.
• Participation in student debt relief options, including the HRSA Loan Repayment Program & MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (eligibility determined by these programs, not LCMHA).