Outpatient Therapist - OBRA

LOCATION

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

SCHEDULE

This is a full time, hybrid position, 40 hours per week. The schedule is flexible and can be Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm or Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: $53,414 - $72,550 depending on experience

  • Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • NHSC & MDHHS BHLRP approved facility for student loan repayment program
  • Health benefits through BCBS with employer contributions to the HSA
  • 12 weeks of 100% paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Employer funded short- and long-term disability
  • Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
  • 100% employer funded Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years
  • 30 paid leave days (16 annual/12 sick/2 floating) during first year of employment, this increases with years of service
  • Performance-based compensation plan with annual increases
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Free CEU training opportunities
  • 12 paid holidays

JOB SUMMARY

General Description:
Responsible for participating in an interdisciplinary assessment regarding individuals seeking or residing in nursing home level of care to determine the least restrictive living environment to meet their overall needs.

Responsibilities and Duties: Assesses OBRA/PASARR referrals assigned by OBRA Coordinator and/or designee. Provides education as needed on the OBRA/PASARR process to community partners, consumers, and families. Completes timely assessments for consumers seeking nursing facility placement or already in nursing facility placements. Ensures consumer placed in appropriate and least restrictive living environment to meet their mental and physical health needs. Provides back-up coverage for OBRA therapists in completing Level II OBRA screens for team leave requests. Ensure Specialized Mental Health services are being provided as authorized within our six-county catchment area. Has an acute knowledge of the Level of Care Determination (LOCD) requirements for nursing facility placements. Ensures compliance with MDHHS-OBRA regulations concerning timelines for all assessments. Completes reviews and delivery of Level II evaluations to the individual, legal guardian, hospital, and nursing facility as required by MDHHS-OBRA. Attends OBRA related team meetings and/or trainings related to professional development and or improving practices. Participates in peer reviews or interdisciplinary meetings prior to submission of evaluations. 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education: Master's Degree is required with a major in Social Work, Counseling or Clinical/Counseling Psychology.

Job-Related Experience:
Sufficient experience to perform the position at a satisfactory level required. Experience with relevant population in a community mental health setting preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Michigan state licensure. Valid driver's license while operating vehicle on agency business.