About this role
SUMMARY: To develop, review, and collaborate on discipline specific training content and process improvement. To use their in-depth knowledge and expertise in behavioral health to deliver accurate and up-to-date information, supervision, training, and solutions.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
• Providing expert knowledge and insights into the behavioral health role including: Biopsychosocial assessments, care planning and interventions, complex case management, psychotherapy, motivational interviewing and crisis intervention. • Assisting in the development and review of project documentation, training content, and manuals. • Developing and conducting on-boarding training and ensuring learned competencies for behavioral health. • Working with various teams to ensure accuracy and relevance of educational and collaborative content related to behavioral health topics. • Identifying potential areas for process improvement, suggesting changes, and creating workflows. • Conducting thorough research to stay updated on changes in their field of expertise. • Contributing to the development of policies and procedures relevant to their area of expertise. • Participating in or leading training sessions, webinars, and workshops. • Reviewing content developed by others for accuracy and completeness. • Answering specific queries and providing guidance based on their expert knowledge. • Consulting across business operations, providing mentorship, and contributing specialized knowledge. • Participate in determining technical or software needs. • Resource and/or champion for discipline specific projects. • Partners with the department leadership team to ensure effective operations and clinical activities. • Works with behavioral health services including psychiatrist, psych pharmacist, department leadership and medical director to further develop programing and training to serve our participants with behavioral health needs • Performs other related duties, as assigned by leader(s). • Ability to travel to all PACE SEMI centers, as this may be required for environmental audits, training, or completing competencies of the staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Master’s degree in Social Worker from an accredited school of social work. • Current and unrestricted licensure to practice in the State of Michigan. (LMSW required). • Minimum 1 year experience working as a behavioral health specialist or in a comparable role. • Demonstrated knowledge of educational design, training delivery, and adult learning principles. • Proven ability to evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor patient-centered approaches to care. • Knowledge of and adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. • Strong cultural competence and the ability to effectively serve diverse populations. • Ability to learn and utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. • Positive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in a healthcare, hospital, or integrated behavioral health setting. • Prior involvement in program development, staff education, or training facilitation. • Familiarity with quality improvement initiatives, clinical policies, or regulatory standards. • Experience working with interdisciplinary teams and complex patient populations.