Outpatient Therapist – OBRA – CMHAM – Community Mental Health Association of Michigan
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Outpatient Therapist – OBRA

Agency Name: CMH for Central Michigan

Agency Contact: Gabrielle Smith

  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • County: Isabella
  • Salary Range: $53,414 - $72,550 per Year
  • Send applications to: https://cmhcm.e3applicants.com/careers/
  • Please include your resume when applying.

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.

(517) 374.6848

507 S. Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI  48933

 

 

CMHA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. CMHA celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, partners, and those whom CMHA serves. CMHA does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, or other non-merit factor.

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