OBRA Coordinator

Agency Name: Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems

Agency Contact: Mindy Zmierski

Position Type: Full Time
Job Type: Permanent
County: Tuscola
Salary Range: $29.82 - $37.83 per hour per Hour
Send applications to: mzmierski@tbhs.net
Please include your resume when applying.
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Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems (TBHS) has been providing services within Tuscola County since 1974. As the Community Mental Health Agency within Tuscola County, we are here to provide services to children with severe emotional disorders, adults with mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual/developmental disorders.

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:
Full or limited Michigan licensure as a Master’s Social Worker (LMSW or LLMSW) preferred; meets Mental Health Professional qualifications as defined in the Medicaid Provider Manual required. Must have at least one year of clinical experience in assessing or working with adults with serious mental illness. Knowledge of DBT principles/concepts and substance use disorders preferred. Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance are required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Triages OBRA referrals, completes required correspondence related to determinations, conducts collateral contacts as necessary, develops and maintains tracking related to reviews and assessments, coordinates referrals for follow up mental health services, maintains data as required by the MDHHS OBRA office, services as a liaison and provides in-services regarding the OBRA process to nursing facility staff, hospitals and other community referrals sources. Conducts OBRA assessments in a timely manner in accordance with OBRA guidelines to determine eligibility and level of care needs as part of the OBRA process.

Responsible for a small caseload involving supports coordination/case management services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, which includes assessment, person-centered planning, care coordination, discharge and after care planning, and a variety of other psychosocial services.

Position requires travel (agency vehicle available) and after hours on-call availability. Demonstrates knowledge of and actively supports culturally competent, recovery-based practices.

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time; Hourly

RATE OF PAY:
$29.82 – $37.83 per hour – based on Master’s licensure status (limited vs. full licensure)

$10,000.00 sign-on bonus available (Master’s Level).
(If eligible, first payment at 6 months; second payment at 12 months)

IF INTERESTED:
Submit resume and letter of application to: Human Resources Supervisor, c/o: Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems, 323 N. State St., Caro, MI 48723; www.tbhsonline.com;

Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems (TBHS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and a Smoke/Drug Free Workplace.