About the role

  • The Substance Abuse Professional (Clinical Analyst - SUD) guides clinical services delivery and implements OCHN’s strategic vision and plan with the respective Providers within the Service Network.
  • Provides clinical content expertise and guidance to the SUD Network Providers for the development and improvement of service initiatives, projects, and programs.
  • Provides clinical guidance to contractors related to audit findings and corrective action plans.
  • Participates in provider case conferences, and provides clinical guidance related to contract requirements.
  • Develops Best Practice / Evidence-Based Practice models of service, and makes recommendations for implementation of the Practices, including protocol and policy development as well as fidelity guidelines.
  • Creates system change through implementation of the principles and practices of Recovery, Self-Determination, Trauma-Informed Systems, Person-/ Family Centered Planning, Peer-delivered services, and Evidenced-based or Best Practices, including the evaluation of outcomes and service recipient satisfaction.
  • Collaborates with the OCHN UM Team to develop and implement SUD Utilization Management guidelines, policies, practices, and outcomes; analyze utilization data; make recommendations for improvements; and provide training / education, as needed.
  • Analyzes system data, identifies trends, monitors usage of services within populations served, provide written reports.
  • Provides recommendations for improvement plans.
  • Takes a leadership role in the effectiveness of clinical activities, identifies improvement actions, as necessary, and makes recommendations as appropriate.
  • Coordinates the identification, development, and implementation of needed training within the designated population group to ensure that SUD Service organizations/staff have the necessary skills to provide quality services and outcomes.
  • Participates in meetings, workgroups, and committees with other OCHN Teams, such as involvement in Access, Quality Management, or benefits coordination initiatives, etc.
  • Actively participates in the development of contracts, as well as the evaluating of performance for contract continuation, including outcome measures, business practices, quality indicators, grievance, and Recipient Rights trends, etc.
  • Participate in the resolution of systems issues identified by Customer Service staff and other members of the OCHN or SUD Team, including communicating relevant information, analyzing data / trends, and making recommendations, arranging provider education / training, and ensuring development and evaluation of improvement plans.
  • Participates in the resolution of Provider issues / complaints, including involvement in the Dispute Resolution process and Appeals process, if needed.
  • Implements identified initiatives and projects via participation in local, state, and federal collaborative activities.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in mental health field with a full unrestricted license.
  • State of Michigan licenses, certification and / or registrations as Psychologist (LLP, LP), Social Worker (LMSW), Counselor (LPC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
  • For Substance Use Disorder Services: Certification from the Michigan Certification board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP): CAADC or CADC, or active Development Plan.
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in providing services to Individuals with Substance Use Disorders, adults with Mental Illness, Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance or adults and/or children with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities.
  • Preference for experience in providing clinical services in the public sector.
  • Preference for experience in human services administration, contract management, or related area in the public sector.
  • Working knowledge of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) SUD Administrative Rules.
  • Working knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code.
  • Working knowledge of Michigan Medicaid rules and regulations.
  • Familiarity with Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) certification standards and processes.
  • Demonstrated experience in quality assurance, quality monitoring and report writing.
  • Demonstrated experience in the preparation and monitoring of budgets.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience developing quality initiatives, data collection, data analysis including Dashboards.
  • For children’s services - Demonstrated understanding of family systems approaches and commitment to serving children within their family and community.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with contractors and community partners.
  • Ability to create system change through implementation of Best Practice / Evidence-Based practices including fidelity monitoring.
  • Understanding of utilization management.
  • Knowledge of Health Care Systems desired.
  • Knowledge of OCHN Substance Use Disorder and Core Provider Agencies and services.
  • Knowledge of the current version of DSM and ASAM criteria.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated effective negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated effective computer skills with Word, Excel, database, and other relevant software programs.

Benefits

  • Must have available means of transportation to and from OCHN and for required offsite meetings or site visits.
  • Must be available for meetings and events which may occur outside of standard office hours.
  • Work performed primarily in an office environment.
  • Hybrid (onsite/remote) work schedule available.
  • OCHN is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive and equitable culture.

Job title

Substance Abuse Professional, Clinical Analyst – SUD

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$56,165 - $70,206 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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