PT PAR Clinician

About this Position Title: PT Pre‑Admission Review (PAR) Clinician, PAR Services. Reports to: PAR Services Manager and Director of PIHP Crisis Services.

THIS A PART‑TIME POSITION.

Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments / Pre‑Admission Reviews (PARs) for DWIHN members in crisis. Communicate with Clinically Responsible Service Providers (CRSPs) in the DWIHN provider network and assist in developing and implementing crisis intervention supports and services. Coordinate with local and out‑of‑county emergency departments and Child Caring Institutes (CCIs), including police and medical personnel. Facilitate referrals to all DWIHN levels of care within the provider network service array. Document all member interactions and crisis planning accurately to reflect adherence to state and federal guidelines and medical necessity criteria in the DWIHN electronic health record (EHR). Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Follow up with members to ensure connection to medically necessary supports and services. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of best practices in crisis intervention. Manage and de‑escalate high‑stress situations effectively, maintaining DWIHN policies and procedures. Advocate for member rights when receiving behavioral health services. Provide on‑call support when and where necessary. Execute high‑volume PAR assessments in line with state and federal guidelines and performance indicators. Coordinate discharge planning, assisting members to obtain services that suit their individual medical, psychiatric, and social support needs. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of the DWIHN provider network and community resources. Knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code. Knowledge of behavioral health and mental health principles and practices. Knowledge of the Michigan Medicaid Provider Manual and MWHIN. Knowledge of compliance standards. Knowledge of call screening techniques and phone etiquette. Knowledge of emergency and dispatch procedures and practices. Assessment, evaluation, decision‑making, interpersonal, customer service, communication, active listening, computer (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), teamwork, oral and written communication skills, ability to work effectively with diverse populations, judgment, reasoning. Preferred Qualifications Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Human Services, Social Services or related field, or licensed Bachelor’s level Social Worker. License: Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure (RN, LMSW, LMHC, LBSW, LPC, LLP, PhD) or applicable limited license. Valid State of Michigan driver’s license with a safe driving record. Experience: 5 years of clinical experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting; at least 3 years of professional experience in clinical behavioral health assessment and crisis intervention. Working Conditions Work is performed mostly in hospital settings. Requires local travel by personal vehicle to emergency rooms and hospitals within and outside Wayne County, and throughout the State of Michigan. Candidates must be able to work a flexible employment schedule. Additional Information DWIHN requires proof of full vaccination for COVID‑19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr DETROIT WAYNE Integrated HEALTH Network