Substance Abuse Professional; Clinical Analyst - SUD HYBRID

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, including initiatives and projects that advance service recipient involvement, quality outcomes, performance improvement, cost analyses and contract compliance.

• Provides clinical contentexpertiseand guidance tothe SUDNetwork Providers for the development and improvement of service initiatives, projects, and programs. This includes research, service recipient and community input, management report analysis, etc.
• Writes policies and protocols for service provision.
• 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; analyzeutilizationdata; 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 toprovide quality services and outcomes.
• Participates in meetings,work groups,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 issuesidentifiedby 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.
• Implementsidentifiedinitiatives and projects via participation in local, state, and federal collaborative activities.
• Conducts annual audits for contracted providers to ensure contract compliance and quality service delivery.
• Conducts clinical reviews to assess quality service delivery and provide feedback to providers on practice improvement. Conducts Sentinel Event clinical reviews, as requested, per the Sentinel Event policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Master's degree in mental health fieldwith a full unrestricted license.

Preferred Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates):

• 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.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in providing services to Individual’s with…