About Us:
Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.
Job Summary:
Provides biopsychosocial assessments and treatment interventions through the use of structured educational and therapeutic groups and individual treatment formats. Provides case management and care coordination to facilitate access to appropriate services and supports and adherence to treatment plans.
Job Description:
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides mental health and/or chemical dependency treatment, assessments, and individual or group clinical services.
- Coordinates patient referrals for substance abuse treatment, accommodations for homeless patients, Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, SSD, bus cards, shelters, and work therapy as needed.
- Provides accurate patient assessment; evaluates data; develops individualized Plan of Care following guidelines for Person-Centered Plans that include the participation of the patient to identify and understand the patient’s problems and circumstances. Explores available resources and services; educates and supports the patient regarding recipient rights, treatment options, and services available.
- Provides for a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment by coordinating with other staff and with persons identified by the patient; coordinates care with referring physicians or agencies; assesses patient progress and modifies the treatment plan accordingly
- Maintains availability to patients for whom he/she is the primary clinician or arranges appropriate clinical coverage.
- Maintains timely documentation in patient clinical records according to clinic policy and procedure. Ensures that documentation meets licensure, accreditation, and third-party payer standards.
- Maintains timely contact as needed with third-party payers to ensure authorization for services provided.
- Networks as applicable with referral sources, courts, third-party payers, and other appropriate resources.
- Participates in case conferences to maintain a level of supervision
- Participates in the quality management program and adheres to accessibility, safety, and infection control standards.
- Conforms to the ethical code of conduct of his/her professional organization, to clinic policies and procedures, and to legally sound business practice
- Maintains a current professional license, professional liability insurance, and credentialing by Wayne Health or DMC as applicable.
- Attends required meetings
- Participates in professional development activities to keep current with healthcare trends and practices
- Obeys confidentiality as required by all federal, state, regulatory, and Wayne State University Physicians Group policies.
- Performs related work as required
Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training Required for the Job:
- Masters of Social Work; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Ph.D., Masters of Psychology, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor or equivalent
- License to practice in Michigan
- Maintain professional liability insurance
- Credentialing by Health or DMC as applicable
- Broad background of experience and training with various patient populations and modes of service delivery in both mental health and those relating to chemical dependency treatment.
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of the principles of addiction medicine and mental health clinical practices
- Knowledge of organization policies and procedures
- Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies
- Knowledge of requirements of third-party payers
- Skill in interviewing and eliciting information and cooperation from patients
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public
- Ability to interpret and communicate clinical and professional rules, regulations, and procedures
Safety Requirements:
- Compliance with WH and Department of Psychiatry Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Working Conditions/Schedules:
- May be exposed to communicable diseases. Requires the ability to work under high-stress conditions for long periods of time. Hours and days are to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional hours may be required.
Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer
