Description

This Position is eligible for a $3,000 sign on Bonus!

This position is responsible for providing triage, crisis service, initial assessments, pre-screen assessments, level of care authorizations for persons requesting service of the Monroe Community Mental Health Authority (MCMHA). The E&A Specialist responds to initial requests for services on a walk-in, and phone-in, and scheduled basis. In these initial contacts emergency services are provided on an as needed basis. Based on professional assessment: 1) initial psychosocial assessments will be completed by the assigned program staff; 2) may refer cases to other community agencies consistent with interagency referral agreements; 3) provide face to face biopsychosocial assessments and make referrals to community resources. 4) may open cases to the Access Department with an Emergency Services status as clinically appropriate Responsible for authorization of initial/interim treatment plan and services; assignment of case to Clinical Departments of the agency (consistent with program assignment criteria and clinical protocols for service intensity Continuous Stay and authorization for acute service, inpatient or outpatient services shall occur as requested.) May be assigned monitoring responsibilities at community care taker sites (such as the jail, group homes, and integrated healthcare settings or nursing home) and/or be assigned training or program consultation duties working in collaboration with diverse populations and community agencies.

Qualifications

Position 1: Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling with current licensure.

Experience: Two years previous experience with Mentally Ill or Co-Occurring (MI/Substance Abuse) populations required. One year experience with children with SED and adults/children with a developmental disability required. Must be able to type at a rate of 35 wpm to complete all assigned paperwork daily.

Position 2: Masters degree in Psychology with current licensure due to administering psychological testing.

Experience: Two years experience in diagnosis testing and two years previous experience with Mentally Ill/Co-Occurring (MI/Substance Abuse) populations required. One year experience with children with SED and adults/children with a developmental disability required. Must be able to type at a rate of 35 wpm to complete all assigned paperwork daily.