Self-Determination Coordinator I or II

Starting Compensation: Self Determination Coordinator I $67416.39 - $77516.93

Self Determination Coordinator II $73214.20 - $84189.39

Salary based on education and experience.

Employee Signing Incentive for Regular Full-Time Employees:

Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority is excited to offer an Employee Signing Incentive to eligible new hires. Regular full-time employees will receive $2000 less applicable taxes. More information on terms and conditions will be made available at the time an offer of employment is made.

About Us:

Livingston County Community Mental Health is a public mental health services provider located in Howell Michigan between Detroit and Lansing. We are an agency joined by the shared vision to create a healthy and rewarding life in the community for everyone. Our team approach works together to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness resilience recovery and self-determination.

Working for Us: (Regular Full-time Only)

Join our team and enjoy a generous benefits package effective on Day 1 including a 5% employer retirement contribution and voluntary 457(b) salary deferment plan. We provide employer-paid 2X salary life insurance long-term disability plus generous contributions to BCBS medical and Guardian Dental. Find rewarding work supporting Livingston County residents alongside dedicated colleagues.

Our comprehensive benefit plan also includes vision coverage short-term disability accident coverage legal and identity theft programs and voluntary life insurance. Take advantage of our Spring Health Mental Health Wellness program offering free counseling life coaches and self-care tools. Generous paid time off with vacation sick personal 13 holidays (4 floating) and more choices through our Cafeteria Benefit plan.

We prioritize your overall well-being through robust financial benefits mental health support and work-life balance offerings. Become part of our mission while enjoying a valuable total rewards package. All while enjoying rewarding work supporting Livingston County residents alongside dedicated colleagues.

The Self-Determination Coordinator I or II will look forward to :

Meaningful rewarding work with opportunities to develop your clinical skills through regular supervision. Join a supportive diverse team allowing you to collaborate with experienced colleagues. Our positive environment values diversity and provides avenues to take on special projects aligning with your interests. Enjoy potential for career advancement plus an efficient electronic health record system.

Role:

Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority (LCCMHA) is seeking a Self-Determination Coordinator I/II to join our Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Program. This role sits at the center of how individuals and families exercise choice and control over their own services and it requires someone who can move fluidly between direct education and support program administration and quality oversight.

What Youll Do:

Youll coordinate across the full network that supports self-determined arrangements including LCCMHA staff Employers of Record (EOR) Managing Employers of Record Financial Management Service (FMS) agencies Purchase of Service providers guardians support people and internal committees. Day to day that means educating consumers and families on self-determination principles and their options including individual self-determination agency self-determination agency with choice and CMH contracted provider models so people can make informed decisions about their care.

On the administrative side youll issue and track self-determination agreements formulate and monitor budgets and analyze data and trends to keep the program accountable and effective. Youll ensure compliance with Medicaid requirements and MDHHS policy track provider qualification standards and serve as the agencys point person for state federal PIHP and MDHHS audits including document collection and tracking.

Youll also lead training and orientation for LCCMHA staff EORs families and individuals and facilitate informational meetings onsite in the community or in a persons home. Beyond direct coordination youll develop policies standards and quality improvement indicators manage quality assurance processes for the self-determination program and bring performance data and improvement recommendations directly to leadership.

This role calls for working knowledge of Person-Centered Planning Independent Facilitation the Habilitation Supports Waiver Supports Broker services Goods and Services and Medicaid supports along with familiarity with the DSM-5 and its clinical application. Youll engage in interdisciplinary team consults and represent the agency at regional and state meetings so strong written communication and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear actionable material are essential.

Requirements to join us:

Candidates must be committed to our shared values and commitment to community care including clinical excellence community inclusion community benefit innovation integrated care and improvement. Our collaborative approach to treatment requires strong teaming skills. This is a dynamic team-oriented position with great opportunities to grow.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Successful communication skills both written and oral.
• May require working some evenings.
• This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added deleted or modified at any time.

Q ualifications and Experience:

Self Determination Coordinator I:

Education: Possession of Bachelors Degree in Social Work Psychology or related field.

Licensure:

• If degree is in Social Work Michigan Licensed Bachelors Social Worker (LBSW) or Michigan Limited Licensed Bachelors Social Worker (LLBSW) with intent and ability to obtain a LBSW within two years of hire in this position.

Self Determination Coordinator II:

Education: Possession of Masters Degree in Social Work Psychology or related field.

Licensure:

• If degree is in Social Work prefer a Michigan Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW). Will consider a Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker (LLMSW) with experience.
• If degree is in Counseling prefer a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Will consider a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC).
• If degree is in Psychology prefer a Michigan Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP) or Michigan Licensed Psychologist (LP).

Experience:

• Three (3) years of administrative experience within a Community Mental Health agency or similar publicly funded agency preferably with self-determination.
• Current knowledge of MDHHS self-determination policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and monitoring of individual budgets.
• Experience in program development and evaluation project and data collection and management strategic planning and group facilitation desired.
• Current knowledge of MDHHS PIHP CMHSP regulations and policies.
• Current knowledge and understanding of MDHHS Behavioral Health Code Chart and Provider

Qualifications:

• Experience including working with and managing external partners/providers is preferable.
• Experience with contract management functions/agreements preferably self-determination agreements.
• Skill in research data analysis and report preparation.
• Ability to organize work set priorities manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic medical records systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person by phone and through telehealth technologies.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Other Requirements:

Valid Michigan drivers license.

Required Experience:

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