Clinical Analyst

The Clinical Analyst participates as a Clinical Practice Team member. Guides clinical services delivery and implements OCHN’s strategic vision and plan with the respective Providers within the Service Network, including initiatives and projects that advance involvement of persons served, quality outcomes, performance improvement, cost analysis, evidence-based practices and contract compliance. Essential Functions

Under general direction and as assigned:

• Provide clinical content expertise and guidance to the Provider / Service Network for the development and improvement of service initiatives, projects, and programs. This includes conducting research, obtaining community input, analyzing data and developing reports, etc.
• Implement / monitor Best / Evidence-Based Practice models of service, including protocol and policy development / improvement and monitoring of adherence to fidelity guidelines.
• Promote alignment with OCHN clinical protocols and practice guidelines through conducting audits and facilitating performance improvement activities.
• Create system change through implementation of the principles and practices of Recovery, Self-Determination, Trauma-Informed Systems, Person / Family Centered Planning, Zero Suicide Initiatives and other Best Practices, including the evaluation of outcomes and satisfaction of individuals served.
• Conduct in-depth clinical case reviews and make recommendations.
• Develop Utilization Management guidelines, policies, practices, and outcomes; analyze utilization data including identifying age and population-specific trends; provide written reports / analysis to administration; make recommendations for improvements; and provide training / education, as needed.
• Take a leadership role in monitoring the effectiveness of clinical activities, identify improvement actions, as necessary, and make recommendations to administration.
• Identify, participate in the development of, and ensure the implementation of appropriate training within OCHN, its provider network, and the community to ensure that staff have the necessary skills to advance OCHN’s strategic plan. This may include being the OCHN system lead trainer for certain practices (ex: LOCUS, DLA-20, etc.).
• Participate in work groups and committees with other OCHN Teams, such as involvement in Access, Quality Management, Service Network Teams, SUD Team, benefits coordination initiatives, Zero Suicide initiatives, etc.
• Actively participate in the development of contracts and performance evaluation for contract continuation, including assessing outcomes, business practices, quality indicators, Customer Service and Recipient Rights trends, etc.
• Analyze data and develop management reports. Provide recommendations for improvement plans as well as recognition for exemplary practices.
• Participate in the resolution of systems issues identified by OCHN teams including communicating relevant information, analyzing data / trends, and making recommendations, arranging provider education / training, and ensuring development and evaluation of improvement plans.
• Participate in the resolution of Provider issues / complaints, including involvement in the Dispute Resolution process and Appeals process.
• Implement identified initiatives and projects via participation in local, state, and federal collaborative activities.
• Provide clinical oversight for intensive services such as admissions to community hospitals and State Facilities, including continued stays, and transition / discharge planning.
• Complete daily incident report (IR) reviews. Participate in and present IR reviews weekly at the Sentinel Event Review Committee (SERC). Conduct Sentinel Event clinical reviews in accordance with OCHN policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in mental health field with a full unrestricted license.

• State of Michigan licenses, certification and / or registrations as Psychologist (LLP, LP), Social Worker (LMSW), Counselor (LPC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in providing…