Psychiatry
RESIDENTIAL CARE SPECIALIST
Under the general supervision of the Residential Service Director, the Residential Care Specialist (RCS) is responsible for providing appropriate residential services including assessment and placement of members into the most appropriate residential settings.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides specialized behavioral assessments and intervention services for individuals seeking and receiving residential services.
• Completes a comprehensive initial assessment of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network member as it relates to residential services.
• Interviews the member, appropriate family members, physicians and other members of the Multidisciplinary Care Team to evaluate the member’s residential and/or supportive service plan and updates as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing (a Bachelor’s Degree will be accepted), the Human Services, the Social Services or a related field.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of professional experience in behavioral healthcare or a community mental health setting.
Experience must include the following:
• Experience in the provision of Behavioral Health Benefit Services.
• Experience with Assessment and Utilization Management Review.
• Experience working with adults who are seriously mentally ill, persons with a developmental disability, children who have serious emotional disturbances, elderly persons with co-occurring mental illness, persons with co-morbid conditions or persons with substance use disorders.
REQUIRED LICENSE(S).
A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure: RN, LMSW, LMHC, LPC, LLP or PhD.
A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.
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