This vacancy closes at 11:59pm on 3/31/2025
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: Provide telephone and/or fact to face technical assistance, coordination and training to staff in assigned areas; investigate and resolve problems related to assigned areas, handle routine administrative matters independently; participate in monitoring with respect to the assigned area; analyze problems and make recommendations re: resolution; complete technical projects as assigned; 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:
There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position. This position receives supervision from the Utilization Management Supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Technical Skills
- Education:
- High School Diploma or general educational development (GED) certificate
- Licensure:
- Valid Michigan Driver’s license
- Experience/Skills:
- Proficient in agency operating system and application software for relative areas of responsibility.
- Considerable knowledge of community mental health treatment programs and relevant policies
- Other:
- Must have access to transportation
Behavioral Skills
- Applicants chosen for interview will be evaluated on qualifications related to:
- Ability to follow general procedures and specific precedents
- Ability to exercise discretion in problem solving by selecting an optimal solution from established alternatives to obtain the desired outcome
- Ability to control own time and efforts and efficiently control resources allocated to the job (e.g. equipment, supplies, budget)
- Ability to provide, exchange, or explain information of a technical or otherwise complex nature
- Ability to deal with minor conflicts tactfully
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Technical Skills
- Education:
- Post secondary schooling in related field
- Licensure:
- None
- Experience/Skills:
- Lived experience with behavioral health issues
- Other:
- None
Behavioral Skills
PERSONAL DEMANDS:
Personal demands refer to the physical demands, such as awkward positions, heavy lifting, etc., and the mental demands, such as concentration, attention, perception, etc.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee would expect light, regular physical demand, such as constant standing or walking; close attention, such as observation of gauges, timers, etc. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
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, disagreeable elements are negligible. Good light and ventilation; reasonable quiet.
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.