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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Clinical Services Coordinator, Autism Benefits

SALARY:

$73,215.40 - $94,697.99

DEPARTMENT:

Community Mental Health

Opening Date:

02/23/2026

Closing Date:

03/07/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, responsible for the implementation of the Medicaid Autism Benefit for Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH). Acts as liaison with MCCMH departments and contracted providers to ensure the Medicaid Autism Benefit is delivered in compliance with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) guidelines. Participates in clinical case consults and related committees. Provides oversight for block grant related activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Represents MCCMH at related meetings and committees. 

Works closely with stakeholders including education and human service agencies, families, autism alliances and providers.

Ensures Medicaid payment structure and monitors the implementation of covered benefits.

Determines if benefits and authorizations for services are available and comply with service design and medical necessity.

Responds to clinical and quality issues and ensures that appeal processes are within policy specifications for benefit.

Monitors data elements, referral acceptance, determination of care, tracking and coordinating services.

Develops and maintains internal direct operated service capacity.

Develops community awareness through web-based and print-based notices, provides community and provider forums and other activities as needed.

Monitors the reliability ratings of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessors and ensures compliance with established standards for the administration of ASD assessment tools.

Assesses the quality of ASD benefit services to identify performance improvement opportunities and work with service providers and support staff to implement resolutions to improve services and consumer outcomes.

Tracks utilization and prepares reports regarding the impact and effectiveness of service delivery.

Implements and provides oversight of workflow processes that are consistent with agency protocol.

Partners with providers and makes recommendations on contract provider service levels.

Develops and oversees ongoing training needs to improve quality of services provided.

Provides oversight for adult block grant related projects and assures quarterly data and reports are completed timely.

Ensures adherence to Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards as well as the standards of funding agencies and licensing bodies.

Participates in the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal management reporting systems related to the ASD benefit.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, or directly related field
• Two (2) years clinical experience working in a mental health setting

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous experience with program administration and implementation initiatives
• Previous experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual/developmental disabilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited License Master of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC), Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), or Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Michigan Mental Health Code, including 1915(i) waiver
• ASD diagnostic tools including the ADOS-2 and ADI-R
• Identifying and implementing measures to track outcomes
• Evidence-based practice of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for the treatment of ASD
• Integrated treatment planning process
• Development, implementation and delivery of the Michigan Autism Benefit

Skill in:

• Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of persons served
• Following complex directions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Providing timely customer service

Ability to:

• Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate.  Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives 
• Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily  
• Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership
• Engage effectively with diverse communities; interact with people in an inclusive manner that respects cultural and socio-economic differences
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public
• Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write, and understand the English
• Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: N/S

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): N/S

Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: N/S

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:

Up to 10 pounds: N/S

Up to 50 pounds: N/S

More than 50 pounds: N/S

Over 100 pounds: N/S

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces:  N/S

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations. 

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.