BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSOR

Muskegon County   Muskegon, MI   Full-time
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Description of Work

The Behavioral Health Assessor, under direction and review of a Program Supervisor, serves to facilitate the intake process for Muskegon County residents seeking services from HealthWest.  The Behavioral Health Assessor determines client eligibility for services, provides assessment and testing, processes client service re-authorizations, and makes determinations regarding the medical necessity of services as well as level of care.  The Behavioral Health Assessor makes determinations to assure appropriate utilization of services, performs reviews to establish clinical appropriateness of services, makes treatment recommendations, and identifies risk and liability issues.  The Behavioral Health Assessor performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

1.   a.   Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology or Social Work;
b.   Preferred to have knowledge/experience with administering psychological testing.
c.   Have a minimum of one (1) year full-time post-graduate work experience in a psychiatric or developmental disabilities setting/or at least four (4) semesters internship in a mental health related field; AND
d.   Possess a license or is working toward a license to practice in Psychology as issued by the State of Michigan (LP,LLP,TLLP, LLMSW or LMSW, LP or an LLP preferred).
e.   Knowledge and experience working in an Autism program and experience with administering the ADIR and ADOS-2 will be given preference; however, if not experienced in this area, training will be provided.
2.   Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
3.   Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.
4.   Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
5.   Bilingual candidates highly desired.
6.   Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.
 

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Although this employee works in the offices of HealthWest, travel throughout the County may be required.

Additional Information

EVALUATION CONTENT
Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
 
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
 
PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT
 RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE

Non-bargaining employees will become eligible for County benefits the first of the month following one (1) full month of continuous employment.

Medical Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan
Single Plan: $1,400 Deductible, $675 Employer Contribution.
2 or more people: $2,800 Deductible, $1,350 Employer Contribution
Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits
No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay
Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)
High Deductible Plan (HD)* This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA
Single Plan: $500 Deductible
2 or more people: $1,000 Deductible
No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay
Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Dental Insurance 15% employee premium contribution
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Vision Insurance 15% employee premium contribution
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Retirement Defined Contribution (DC) Pension through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution.  There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution. 
Retiree Insurance Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution.  Vesting requirement of 6 years.
Life Insurance and AD & D Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Long Term Disability No cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2/3% of salary after 6 month waiting period
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Sick Leave 10 days per year, accumulated .385 days. per pay period
Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90th day of employment.
Annual Leave 13 days, accumulated .500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart. 
Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service.
Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout Employee may elect up to 40 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only.
Personal Days 2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeited
Available upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service
Holidays 12 days
 
COLA/Longevity All employees are eligible for COLA based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $250 after 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $50 to the payment. Maximum payment amount is $1,250
Voluntary Benefits
(100% employee paid)
Aflac, 457 Investment options, Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement), Voluntary Life Insurance
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Public Student Loan Forgiveness County employees may be eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) & Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF). Eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education.
Wellness Program Muskegon County offers a holistic wellness program which focuses on the five areas of wellness: physical, financial, social/emotional, community and career wellbeing.


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Muskegon County

Muskegon, MI