Job Description

Posting number: 22730015

Department: Community Mental Health

Job classification: Mental Health Clinician (Access Center)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health

Summary

Please note:Ottawa County Community Mental Health is currently transitioning to an independent authority. As of January 1, 2027, this position will be a part of Ottawa County Community Mental Health Authority.

Under the direction of a Program Supervisor, performs eligibility screening assessments to children, adolescents, adults, and families requesting services from Community Mental Health (CMHOC). This includes assessing eligibility for treatment of mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Secondary duties include prescreening calls requesting services and also authorization of substance use disorder services.

This is a full-time, benefited position working out of the James Street Complex located at 12265 James Street, Holland, MI 49424. Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Occasional travel to other County locations may be required.

Examples of duties

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Provides eligibility screening assessments to individuals seeking CMHOC services, including clinical assessments, risk assessments, diagnosis, eligibility determinations, and referrals.
2. Ensures that services to consumers meet CMHOC standards of quality and quantity.
3. Provides consultation to other agencies regarding services and mental health issues of consumers and referrals.
4. Collaborates effectively and efficiently with other teams within CMHOC and other community agencies.
5. Maintains all agency paperwork and clinical record documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.
6. Attends and participates in agency and team meetings.
7. Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audio logical appliances, and devices to increase mobility.
8. Work is performed in an office/clinical environment or in the community.

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related mental health field is required. Two years of relevant professional experience in a mental health agency preferred. Lived experiences with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders are valued.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess or obtain State of Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker, Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, Limited Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Limited Licensed Counselors, or Temporary Limited License Psychologist. Additional certification as a CADC, CAADC and CCS are preferred. Candidates who are close to obtaining the required licensing may be considered.

Supplemental information

Required Knowledge and Skills:

1. Thorough working knowledge of DSM5.
2. Thorough working knowledge of structured assessment tools such as the LOCUS, MichiCANS, CAFAS, PECFAS, and C-SSRS.
3. Thorough working knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code is it pertains to Access Center operations.
4. Thorough working knowledge of assessment and interventions for consumers dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
5. Flexibility in the selection of appropriate interventions for each consumer.
6. Good understanding of agency processes, procedures, and quality assurance principles.
7. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
9. Participates with and accepts clinical and administrative supervision
10. Shows willingness to learn and use new skills, and takes regular advantage of internal and external training and staff development opportunities and resources.
11. Thorough working knowledge of proper medical record documentation and management.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audio logical appliances, and devices to increase mobility.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office/clinical environment or in the community.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.