This vacancy closes at 11:59pm on 8/21/2024
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
An employee in this classification is required to perform some or all of the following duties, however these do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform: Assist individuals in completing online forms as needed; Communicate with Clinical staff and FIPA staff to ensure coordination of care; collect signatures on intake forms and disclose fee/insurance related information; close cases with expired authorizations; obtain authorizations as needed, communicate with primary physician for referrals; outreach and transportation assistance for individuals served; comply with Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010) and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors/designee directives; maintain confidentiality.
St. Clair County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery with an integrated person-centered approach to treatment services that is trauma informed and culturally competent. An employee in this or any position is expected to support this environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position has no supervisory responsibilities, and reports to program Supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Technical Skills
- Education:
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Licensure:
- Valid Michigan Driver’s License
- Experience/Skills:
- One to two years’ experience in job related field
- Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurances
- Demonstration of ability to use Word software and Windows
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Other:
- If using DOT vehicles, passing random drug and alcohol screening
Behavioral Skills:
- Applicants chosen for interview will be evaluated on qualifications related to:
- Ability to exercise discretion in selecting an optimal solution from among established alternatives which have differing costs and consequences.
- Exert influence in a work process which affects the quantity or quality of other associates’ work.
- Ability to provide, exchange, or explain information of a technical or otherwise complex nature.
- Ability to deal with minor conflicts tactfully. Resolve conflicts within established parameters and limits.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Technical Skills
- Education:
- None
- Licensure:
- None
- Experience/Skills:
- Demonstration of proficiency and experience working on Electronic Health Record System
- Knowledge of CMH system and operations
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Effective communication skills; good verbal and writing skills
- Lived experience with behavioral health issues
- Other:
- None
Behavioral Skills:
PERSONAL DEMANDS:
Personal demands refers to the physical demands, such as awkward positions, Heavy lifting, etc., and the mental demands, such as concentration, attention, perception, etc.
While performing duties of this job, the employee might expect light, regular physical demand, such as constant standing or walking; close attention, such as observation of gauges, timers, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment refers to the elements of work surroundings which tend to be disagreeable or to make the work more difficult. These include, but are not limited to: dust, oil, fumes, water, heat, cold, vibrations, noise, dirt, etc.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee might expect intermittent exposure to uncomfortable conditions; periodic disagreeable noise; regular exposure to disagreeable work elements.
DISCLAIMERS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a criminal background check, reference checks, Recipient Rights check, DHHS Central Registry check (for direct-care candidates), and a five (5) panel drug screen. Potential candidates will be sent to Industrial Health Service for the drug screen at their own expense. The candidate will be reimbursed the cost of the drug screen upon the Agency's receipt of negative test results.
This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3385. Internal candidates are given first consideration. Postings close at 11:59pm on the Applications Close Date.