Job description
CLASSIFICATION: ABA Care Management Specialist – BCBA
PAY GRADE: $72,102.15 – $89,883.67 Annually
$6,000 Recruitment Bonus for Clinical Master level new hires!! ($2,000 paid at start, $2,000 paid after 3 months, and $2,000 paid after successful probation period.)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under supervision of the Director of Utilization Management and Care Authorizations, monitors appropriate uses of Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) resources for applied behavioral health (ABA) treatment and support of individual episodes of care, coordination of care and adequacy of supports and services to sustain outcomes. This position uses best practices derived from scientific evidence to bring together health care resources from across the continuum of care in the most appropriate, effective, and efficient manner to care for the person served. Specific duties in utilization review may be assigned within individual staff scope of practice and target population expertise. Performs responsibilities and tasks with a demeanor and attitude that promotes goodwill, builds positive relationships, communicates respect for human dignity, and contributes positively to the mission and values of SCCMHA. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid persons served in the recovery process.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:
Works in an office environment with normal time constraints and pressures. Uses a workstation, keyboard and views a computer screen for long periods, uses telephone and headset. Carries a pager during business hours. May involve travel to multiple service locations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Active, unrestricted Behavioral Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) licensure from an accredited school required.
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years ABA treatment plan writing experience required; utilization management review/oversight experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid Michigan Driver’s license with a good driving record.
Active, unrestricted Behavioral Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) licensure from an accredited school required.
