Director of Adult Initiatives

Director of Adult Initiatives

Pay Grade: 11

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Officer, the Director of Adult Initiatives provides oversight and monitoring for the entire Adult continuum care for disability designations (I/DD; SMI; Co-Occurring Disorder).

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides oversight and monitoring of the entire Adult continuum of care for all disability designations (I/DD, SMI, Co-Occurring Disorder).
• Develops, implements and provides oversight of clinical programming for Adult Services for I/DD and SMI populations.
• Supervises and monitors the following adult services:  Outpatient, Co-Occurring services, CM, ACT, Supported Employment, and Med Drop. 
• Oversees adult-related Evidence Based Practices - for both SMI & I/DD populations to ensure EBP fidelity.
• Drafts policies and procedures for the Adult Services Network.
• Manages all levels of care on the LOCUS model.
• Provides technical assistance and education to the DWIHN Adult network regarding the management of behavioral health disorders.
• Provides Evidence-Based Practice training within and across designated population groups. 
• Reviews training content, adds training content, and monitors training compliance through Detroit Wayne Connect. 
• Supports the DW Connect helpdesk.
• Participates on the DWIHN Sentinel Review Committee to monitor adult members.
• Monitors members with high recidivism.
• Identifies at-risk individuals and service gaps and develops plans for improvement. 
• Participates in the development of monitoring tools and the analysis of data and trends.
• Works with provider staff to ensure needed improvements are attained. 
• Provides clinical content expertise and consultation as a member of the Credentialing Committee.
• Resolves Provider issues and complaints. 
• Facilitates the Dispute Resolution process and Appeals process.
• Leads local and statewide initiatives to ensure that PIHP/CMHSP contract expectations are met.
• Performs 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 MDHHS policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal policies, rules, regulations and procedures as it relates to DWIHN.
• Knowledge of MHWIN.

• Knowledge of the Adult continuum of care for all disability designations (I/DD, SMI, Co-Occurring Disorder).
• Knowledge of adult services:  Outpatient, Co-Occurring services, CM, ACT, Supported Employment, and Med Drop. 
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices for the behavioral health field.

• Knowledge of the LOCUS model.
• Knowledge of the clinical care process (screening, assessment, treatment planning, case management, and continuing care).
• Knowledge of and ability to use screening and assessment tools for behavioral health services.
• Knowledge of and ability to use treatment planning, case management and continuing care for behavioral health services.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, local, regional and national codes, laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of medical and behavioral health practices and terminology.
• Knowledge of compliance standards.
• Knowledge of Medical Necessity Criteria for Behavioral Health Services.
• Knowledge of the Federal Confidentiality Regulations, 42 CFR, Part 2. 
• Knowledge of documents / regulations that govern the provision of mental health services, e.g., Medicaid Manual Mental Health and Substance Abuse Chapter III, State Plan for Medicaid, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Quality Plan, BBA requirements and the Mental Health Code.
• Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations, Balanced Budget Act, Bureaus of Adult and Licensing rules.
• Knowledge of the practices and principles of psychological, emotional, and sociological assessment and diagnosis.
• Knowledge of diagnostics, psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches as applied to a severely mentally ill (SMI) adult population.
• Knowledge of the identification and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. 
• Knowledge of regulatory and industry best practice standards.
• Knowledge of Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSP) and Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHP)
• Knowledge of the DSM-IV Statistical Manual. 

• Supervisory skills.
• Management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Executive skills
• Administration skills
• Training skills.
• People management skills.
• Project management skills.
• Action planning skills.
• Strategic thinking skills.
• Goal setting skills.
• Planning skills.
• Corrective Action skills.
• Assessment skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Problem Solving skills
• Decision Making skills.
• Critical Thinking skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Collaboration skills.
• Implementation skills.
• Skill at meeting deadlines
• Multitasking skills.
• Prioritizing skills.
• Training skills.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Teams)
• Teamwork Skills.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically and socially diverse population.
• Judgement/Reasoning ability.

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:

Five (5) years of professional experience as a licensed clinician in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting.

AND

Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience as a licensed clinician in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S).

A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure:  RN, LMSW, LMHC, LPC, LLP or PhD. 

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is usually performed in an office setting but requires the employee to drive to different sites throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as the essential functions performed.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time. 

Please Note:  DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated 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. 

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer