UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT CLINICIAN

About the Department

An employee in this class, under general direction, performs Utilization Management/Utilization Review tasks to ensure delivery of medically necessary services related to mental health, substance use disorder, and/or intellectual/developmentally disabled consumers.

These services will be at the correct frequency and duration to meet consumer goals and alleviate symptoms.

Must hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field AND be fully licensed by the State of Michigan in their relevant field within 90 days of hire. 2.

Have one (1) year of previous experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbance; please note, internships count as work experience if they are documented in the Work Experience section of the employment application. 3.

Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Preferred but not Required 1.

Be certified as a CADC, CAADC, or be on a Development Plan with MCBAP. 2.

Bilingual candidates highly desired. 3.

Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued. 4.

Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES An employee in this class generally performs sedentary work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS A Utilization Management Clinician generally works at the various HealthWest program locations; however, travel to locations within the County may be required.

Click Below for Job Description: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/muskegon/classspecs?keywords=XF917 EVALUATION CONTENT Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position.

When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.

Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application.

Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system.

For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications.

This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE

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Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position.

When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.

Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application.

Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system.

For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications.

This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

**Non-Bargaining new hires have the option of either a County contribution to the Health Savings Account (outlined below) OR a 3% County contribution to the Lincoln Financial (457b) plan. CONTRACT SECTION BENEFIT Medical Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1 Single Plan: $2,500 Deductible, **$1,250 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,000. 2 People/Family: $5,000 Deductible, **$2,500 HSA Employer Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $8,000, Co-insurance – 10% Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible) Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2 Single Plan: $1,650 Deductible, **$800 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250. 2 People/Family: $3,300 Deductible, **$1,600 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500 Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits Monthly Employee Premium: Single-$161.58, 2 person- $387.80, Family- $484.76 Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible) High Deductible Plan (HD) * This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA, Single Plan: $750 Deductible, 2 People/Family: $1,500 Deductible, No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Lincoln Financial 457b **In lieu of employer HSA contribution you may be eligible for an employer contribution of 3% into the Lincoln Financial 457b plan Dental Insurance 15% employee premium contribution Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Vision Insurance 15% employee premium contribution Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Benefit Option In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single: $104.16 or 2Person/Family: $187.50 Retirement Defined Contribution (DC) Plan through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution. Retiree Insurance Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years. Life Insurance and AD & D Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000 Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Long Term Disability No cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2/3% of salary after 6 month waiting period Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Sick Leave 10 days per year, accumulated .385 days. per pay period Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90 th day of employment. Annual Leave 13 days, accumulated .500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart. Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available for use upon hire. Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout Employee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only. Personal Days 2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeited Available upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service Holidays 13 days COLA/Longevity COLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum. Voluntary Benefits (100% employee paid) Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self/spouse/dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement) Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Student Loan Forgiveness You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal programs designed for people who work in public service including Local government (Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Temporary Expanded PSLF). *Rates and coverage are always subject to change.

**Non-Bargaining new hires have the option of either a County contribution to the Health Savings Account (outlined below) OR a 3% County contribution to the Lincoln Financial (457b) plan.

Single Plan: $2,500 Deductible, **$1,250 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,000. 2 People/Family: $5,000 Deductible, **$2,500 HSA Employer Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $8,000, Co-insurance – 10%

Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits

Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)

Single Plan: $1,650 Deductible, **$800 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250. 2 People/Family: $3,300 Deductible, **$1,600 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500

Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits

Monthly Employee Premium: Single-$161.58, 2 person- $387.80, Family- $484.76

Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)

High Deductible Plan (HD) * This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA, Single Plan: $750 Deductible, 2 People/Family: $1,500 Deductible, No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay

Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80

Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

**In lieu of employer HSA contribution you may be eligible for an employer contribution of 3% into the Lincoln Financial 457b plan

15% employee premium contribution

Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

15% employee premium contribution

Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment.

Single: $104.16 or 2Person/Family: $187.50

Defined Contribution (DC) Plan through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution.

There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution.

Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution.

Vesting requirement of 6 years.

Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000.

Max $200,000

Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

No cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2/3% of salary after 6 month waiting period

Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

10 days per year, accumulated .385 days. per pay period

Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90 th day of employment.

13 days, accumulated .500 days per pay period.

Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart.

Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available for use upon hire.

Employee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash.

Future accruals only.

2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeited

Available upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service

13 days

COLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1.

Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1.

Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum.

(100% employee paid)

Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self/spouse/dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement)

Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal programs designed for people who work in public service including Local government (Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Temporary Expanded PSLF).

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