The Director of Access Services, under the administrative direction of the Chief Clinical Officer, chairs, plans, and participates in agency and Affiliation Leadership Teams, committees, and work groups to ensure that clinical standards are met, and agency/Prepaid Inpatient Health Provider (PIHP) mission is carried out. This employee supervises, coaches, mentors, and evaluates program managers and supervisors; promotes staff's management skills and advises regarding personnel issues; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of clinical programs and operations and develops processes and/or implements best practice models to address weaknesses. The Director of Access Services provides vital resources to managers and supervisors and staff including fiscal/budget support, equipment, facilities, support services, and information; communicates essential information to internal and external stakeholders and performs related work activities as required.
Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications 1. Possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Mental Health Administration, or a clinical discipline associated with mental health. 2. Have five (5) years' work experience in an administrative capacity with a mental health or a human service agency. 3. Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment. 4. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.
Preferred but not Required 1. Bilingual candidates are highly desired. 2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued. 3. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.
Physical Conditions / Work Location PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The employee generally works in the offices of HealthWest.
Additional Information 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.