PASRR Determination and Federal Regulation Coordinator
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PASRR Determination and Federal Regulation Coordinator

State of Michigan

Location: Lansing,MI, USA

Date: 2024-12-23T09:08:03Z

Job Description:

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

This position will be responsible for the interpretation and analysis of new and existing OBRA PASRR Preadmission Resident Review (PASRR) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Federal Regulations. Upon developing guidelines using the changes to Federal Regulations, updates will need to be disseminated at the state level. This includes revisions to the following: the Medicaid State Plan, OBRA Manual, Improving Mi Practices, CMHSP Contracts, OBRA 101 Presentations, and Coordinators Meetings. Further, this position functions as the statewide specialist in development of guidelines, procedures, and evaluation mechanisms to manage statewide Specialized Services, as indicated in the Federal Regulations. Once developed, the definition of Specialized Mental Health Services will need to be added to all educational material, contracts, and policy, as outlined above. This position has a statewide responsibility for clinical assessment reviews and activities related to making determinations on the appropriateness of nursing home admissions for individuals with mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities as mandated by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA). The position is also responsible for the coordination of clinical training for Community Mental Health Service Program staff, MDHHS staff, and other community agencies regarding implementation of the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process to ensure compliance with the federal and state regulations for this service. This position also provides support to the administration through attendance at meetings, development of reports, responding to inquiries and assisting in technical updates related to the online database used for submission of evaluations.

Position Description

Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

* apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

* relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

* attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

* attach a cover letter.

* if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: InstructionsEducation

Possession of a master's degree with a major in social work.

Experience

Social Work Specialist (Specialist) 13

Four years of professional experience providing social work services equivalent to a Social Work Specialist or Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to the Social Work Specialist 12 or Services Specialist 12; or, two years of experience equivalent to a Social Work Specialist P11, Services Specialist P11, or Child Welfare Consultant P11.

Preferred: Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical work with individuals with severe mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities and a minimum of 2 years of experience with the PASRR evaluation and determination process.

Preferred: State of Michigan Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP); Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP); Fully Licensed Psychologist (LP); Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); Registered Nurse (RN); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in good standing

The physical location of this position is Capital Commons Center, 400 S. Pine Street, Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

* A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.

* A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

* Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

For information about this specific position, please email ...@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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