Psychiatry

Clinical Specialist – Crisis Services

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CLINICAL SPECIALIST – CRISIS SERVICES

Under the general supervision of the Site Director, the Clinical Specialist – Crisis Services will provide therapeutic support, crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. This Clinician also delivers a person centered and goal-oriented approach to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts electronic case reviews.
• Authorizes treatment plans.
• Provides consultations utilizing medical necessity criteria.
• Evaluates clinical appropriateness.
• Monitors provider treatment plans to ensure quality and effectiveness of service.
• Performs data gathering, documentation and analysis for desired outcomes.
• Advocates for clients to ensure treatment needs are met.
• Follows guidelines of the integrated care case management program with respect to identifying and assessing clients, developing and managing the treatment plans, and facilitating complex care arrangements.
• 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:

Three (3) years of professional clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare or a community mental health setting.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S):

A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure: RN, LMSW, LMHC, LPC, LLP or PhD.
(A limited license will be accepted).

A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.

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