Access Services Clinician at OnPoint in Allegan, MI

Summary/objective

To provide comprehensive level-of-care and risk assessments for individuals seeking services from OnPoint, providing the foundation for ongoing service delivery. This includes children and adults with mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorders, as well as those with a primary intellectual/developmental disability.

Pay Range/Benefits Package:

Salary: starting at $63,876.80 annually - placement above minimum salary is based on experience.

OnPoint Benefits:

• 401(a) retirement: employer matching
• 457 retirement
• Paid holidays

Benefits effective date of hire:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Employer funding of Health Savings Account

Employer Paid benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Life insurance (up to $50,000)
• Paid Time Off

Essential functions:

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provide screening and assessment services according to accreditation, funding, regulatory and best practice standards.
• Utilize established tools and instruments in the screening and assessment process.
• Utilize evidence-based practices in provision of services.
• Assure those in need receive the right service, in the right place and at the right time.
• Effectively and efficiently link those in crisis with the appropriate level of care.
• Screen for higher levels of care for mental health and substance use disorders when necessary.
• Document services according to established standards.
• Participate in utilization management and quality improvement processes.
• Actively engage in supervision and team meetings.
• Coordinate services internally and externally to ensure effective and comprehensive response for those seeking services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to structure workload while accommodating unexpected situations and client needs.
• Function as a member of an integrated and diverse team, offering consultation and support to team members and seeking it when necessary.
• Function in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated empathy and respect for the organization’s target population.
• Ability to maintain focus and calm in crisis situations.

Supervisory responsibilities:

• None

Core Values:

• Integrity
• Inclusivity
• Honor
• Equality
• Humility
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Cultural Competence

Environment (Work, Physical, Travel):

• Work Environment – Environments can vary. Primarily work in an office environment and approved remote locations, but travel by automobile to other locations within and outside of the County may be required.
• Physical Demands – Generally, performs sedentary work but must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Work a schedule of hours to accommodate client need, including one evening a week.

Required education and experience:

• Master’s degree in a discipline that supports public and third-party reimbursement, from an accredited college or university.
• State of Michigan professional license or certification at the master’s level
• CAADC – Development Plan or willingness to pursue within one month of hire.
• Minimum of one year of relevant professional experience.

Preferred education and experience:

• LMSW or LPC
• CAADC
• One year’s experience as a master’s level clinician.
• Public behavioral health system experience.
• Professional experience working with children with severe emotional disturbance.
• Certification in relevant evidence-based practices
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/co-occurring disorders/substance use disorders.
• Experience with MichiCANS, LOCUS, SUD brief screens and ASAM assessments.

Additional eligibility requirements:

Must possess a valid driver’s license, registration and proof of automobile insurance when operating County vehicles or operating personal vehicles in performance of job duties at any time. May provide own transportation for job related use, including transporting of individuals served, to and from meetings and activities at varying work locations throughout Allegan County.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EEO statement:

OnPoint is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, height, weight or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.