OBRA Assessor

POSITION:

OBRA Assessor – PRN, Hybrid

RESPONSIBLE TO:

OBRA Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The OBRA Assessor will complete comprehensive psychosocial, and psychiatric assessments, as needed for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, who are referred for Pre-Admission Screenings, as required for placement into nursing facilities. The OBRA Assessor will also complete psychosocial and psychiatric assessments, as needed, for Annual Resident Reviews for adults served by Thresholds who are currently residing in nursing facilities in Kent County.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed to practice in the State of Michigan with one or more of the following credentials:

• Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP)

• Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP)

• Fully Licensed Psychologist (LP)

• Limited Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LLBSW)

• Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)

• Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW)

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

• Registered Nurse (MSN in Psychiatric Nursing)

• Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC)

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

• Experience working with adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability preferred.

• Valid and legal Michigan driver’s license and personal vehicle required.

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.

• Ability to complete assessments within short timelines.

• Ability to work effectively within a team context.

• Knowledge of adult psychiatric illness including psychotherapeutic medications preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Independently drives personal car.
• Communicates both orally and in writing with persons served, other agencies, co-workers, etc.
• Engage in meetings with a high level of concentration over extended periods of time.
• Understands and follows instructions.
• Normal hearing required for conversation, telephone use, and emergency information systems.
• Visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision within normal range.
• Must be independently mobile on all surfaces and situations.
• Must be able to move safely about work area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial and psychiatric assessments, as needed, for Annual Resident Reviews of adults residing in nursing homes who are identified as intellectually or developmentally disabled
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial and psychiatric assessments, as needed, for Pre-Admission Screenings for adults who are identified as intellectually or developmentally disabled.
• Works in conjunction with other agency OBRA staff to effectively coordinate and communicate assessments and report recommendations.
• May provide consultation and training to nursing home staff, and other agencies as part of the OBRA team.
• Comply with policies, procedures and standards established by Thresholds, network180, the Lakeshore Regional Entity, MDHHS and relevant Federal, State, and City Departments.
• Represent the Agency in various meetings, speaking engagements, or training as needed.
• Comply with all documentation requirements on behalf of the person-served in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures of the Nursing Facility, Thresholds, or the local or State Mental Health Agencies.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other agency administrator.

POSITION STATUS

• This is a hybrid, PRN (as-needed) position. Assignments will be offered based on program volume and assessor’s availability.

PAY

• $150 per completed OBRA Assessment.