Who We Are: Central City Health (CCH) has been serving the under-housed and at-risk population in metro Detroit since 1972, by providing integrated healthcare services. Our services include primary and pediatric care, dental care, behavioral and SUD care, supportive housing, and community re-entry services, to name a few. In 2024, our President/CEO, Dr. Kimberly Farrow-Felton received the esteemed Healthcare Hero Award from Crain’s Detroit Business honoring her exceptional contributions to the health and well-being of our community.

Our Mission: To achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing, and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.

Our Core Values: CCH is guided by a set of values in fulfilling our mission.

Some of our values include:

An environment that supports health and recovery.
Person centered principles in the delivery of care.
An environment characterized by cultural sensitivity, integrity, teamwork and trust.
A commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement.
Persons served take both an active part in their treatment and the organization.
An atmosphere of welcoming and accessibility to people seeking our services that assures “no wrong door.”

You Get:

14 Paid Holidays Annually.
18 PTO Days (less than 1 Year; 27 Days on 1st Year Anniversary).
Benefit Coverage after 30 Days: Medical/Dental/Vision/Short-term Disability.
Company-Paid Life Insurance.
Retirement Savings 403(b).
Tuition Reimbursement.
Continuing Education Allowance.

Job Summary

Central City Health is committed to enabling every patient in our community to thrive by building a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team. Under the direct supervision of the Associate Executive Director of Behavioral Health, SUD, & Housing provides oversight and direction to the management teams responsible for daily operations. The Behavioral Health Supervisor works collaboratively with the staff of the clinical programs to ensure compliance with agency and clinical standards, as well as federal, state, local and third-party payer expectations. The Behavioral Health Supervisor will develop and maintain operations to maximize clinical efficiencies and quality objectives while achieving productivity requirements. The Behavioral Health Supervisor will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordination of clinical and operational practices within the agency. The Supervisor will provide a minimum of 25% (approximately 25-30 encounters) of clinical services monthly.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements policies and plans for clinical functions.
In collaboration with the Leadership team, identifies new or changing practices.
Analyzes the impact on the practice (including staff, facility, & equipment).
Monitors day-to-day operations and program(s) to ensure compliance goals.
Ensures the integration of services promotes a team-based patient care.
Participates in the development of agency workflows.
Assure compliance with FQHC, NCQA, CMH, and DWIHN.
Ensures evidence-based clinical practice workflow.
Monitors and reviews charts for compliance standards.
Ensures staff meet productivity and departmental goals.

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling required.
Current State of Michigan licensure in one: LMSW, LP, or LPC required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Minimum of four (4) years of advance experience in treating mental health.
Minimum of two (2) years of recent leadership experience is preferred.
Experience working for a non-profit organization, public health sector.
Proficient with MS Office applications and EHR databases.
Experience in managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Skilled in working with individuals suffering from substance abuse/addiction.
Executes all duties with the highest professional standards.

“This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted, and modified at any time by the organization. CCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, gender identity expression, disability status, protected veteran, or other legally protected status by state or federal law. At CCH the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, CCH prefers that employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19; however, it is not required.”

Our Mission: To achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing, and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.

Our Core Values: CCH is guided by a set of values in fulfilling our mission.

Some of our values include:

An environment that supports health and recovery.
Person centered principles in the delivery of care.
An environment characterized by cultural sensitivity, integrity, teamwork and trust.
A commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement.
Persons served take both an active part in their treatment and the organization.
An atmosphere of welcoming and accessibility to people seeking our services that assures “no wrong door.”

You Get

14 Paid Holidays Annually.
18 PTO Days (less than 1 Year; 27 Days on 1st Year Anniversary).
Benefit Coverage after 30 Days: Medical/Dental/Vision/Short-term Disability.
Company-Paid Life Insurance.
Retirement Savings 403(b).
Tuition Reimbursement.
Continuing Education Allowance

Job Summary

Central City Health is committed to enabling every patient in our community to thrive by building a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team. The MD is a key member of the clinical team responsible for delivering high-quality, comprehensive adult primary care in an outpatient setting. The MD will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses, emphasizing preventive health strategies and patient education. The ideal candidate is committed to health equity and passionate about improving access to care in nonprofit and community-based settings.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, patient-centered care in an outpatient clinical setting.
Perform comprehensive and problem-focused medical evaluations, histories, physical examinations, and formulate treatment plans.
Diagnose and manage a wide range of chronic and acute medical conditions.
Provide preventive care and health screenings in accordance with national guidelines (e.g., USPSTF).
Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging, ECGs), and make referrals as clinically indicated.
Provide leadership to the medical staff (i.e. NPs, RNs)
Prescribe medications appropriately, considering formulary limitations and cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate with behavioral health, care coordination, and specialty providers to support holistic, team-based care.
Provide culturally competent care sensitive to the unique needs of the metro Detroit community.
Utilize the electronic health record (EHR) system for accurate and timely documentation, adhering to organizational and regulatory standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
Valid unrestricted Michigan medical doctor/doctor of license and controlled substance license required.
Valid DEA certification required
Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or relevant specialty.
Current Michigan Driver’s license required; Demonstrated ability to adhere to State of Michigan driving laws
Current BLS certification required (ACLS preferred). Additional certifications, preferred.
Must meet all Continuing Education requirements.
Experience interacting with a patient population exhibiting severe and persistent mental illness.
Prior experience working in a community mental health or FQHC setting with a patient centered integrated health centered approach preferred.
Clinical risk management experience preferred.
Must be able to work cooperatively with staff and others involved in the delivery of service to patients
Ability to interpret laboratory results and imaging studies to support clinical decision-making.
Knowledge of evidence-based medicine and clinical guidelines.
Experience within an integrated care system is strongly preferred.
Experience in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting critical deadlines.
Must maintain confidentiality relating to treatment in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence; hands-on when necessary, and results/outcomes oriented.
Proficient in the use of EHR systems for patient documentation and management

Mental Health Professional (QMHP) - Individual with specialized training (including fieldwork and/or internships associated with the academic curriculum where the student works directly with persons receiving mental health services as part of that experience) OR one year of experience in treating or working with a person who has mental illness AND is a psychologist, physician, educator with a degree in education from an accredited program, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, behavior analyst, registered nurse, therapeutic recreation specialist, licensed/limited-licensed professional counselor, licensed or limited licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed physician’s assistant OR a human services professional with at least a bachelor’s degree in a human services field.

Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (QBHP) – starting January 1, 2020, a QBHP must be certified within two years of successfully completing their ABA graduate coursework or by 9/30/2025 whichever is the shorter time-period. Must be a physician or licensed practitioner (e.g. Advanced Practice RN, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Physician Assistant, etc.) with specialized training and one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of children with ASD.

Health Care Professional - Health Care Professional – A physician, registered nurse, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or dietician. Services provided must be relevant to the health care professional’s scope of practice.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

HRSA (MET Prescriber) The Nurse Practitioner role at Central City Health is working with the clinical team in providing the best patient care and an excellent place to work in order to keep our patient healthy and out of the hospital. The Nurse Practitioner will practice primary care in our clinics alongside their provider colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner.

2. Performs comprehensive physical examinations and health assessments.

3. Analyzes and interprets patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and/or diagnostic information to assign appropriate diagnoses; consults with clinic physician and/or psychiatrist as needed.

4. Advises patients, parents or guardians concerning, diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention; provides health and wellness advice to patients/families.

5. Develops treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

6. Manages overall patient health through both acute illness or injury and chronic disease; provides necessary specialty care referrals as clinically appropriate.

7. Effectively communicates with other health care providers or community resources to provide comprehensive, all-encompassing care.

8. Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses.

9. Prescribes appropriate medications, dosages, routes, and frequencies based on efficacy, safety and cost as legally authorized.

10. Counsels patients about drug regiments and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as over- the -counter and herbal remedies and illicit drugs.

11. Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions with special attention to vulnerable populations.

12. Orders, performs, and interprets the results of labs/diagnostic tests as appropriate for patient diagnosis.

13. Recommends interventions to modify behaviors associated with health risks; collaborates with the patient to determine meaningful treatment goals.

14. Educates and guides patients regarding disease promotion throughout the aging process.

15. Emphasizes appropriate preventative care screenings based on patient age, sex, race etc.

16. Provides health counseling and guidance individually or in group settings.

17. Assists with the workflow of the clinic as needed, including registration and triage of patients.

18. Provides quality care to patients by following the most current evidence-based guidelines and procedures of practice.

19. Maintains compliance with productivity requirements ensuring timely completion of documentation (within 24 hours of the kept appointment) and thorough and accurate coding of patient visits.

20. Participates in a multidisciplinary care team and identifies problems and provides feedback to team members regarding a solution; contributes to the integration of services including primary care, behavior health, dental services and supportive housing; serves as a resource to other providers and staff.

21. Communicates clearly, concisely and accurately, creating a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction.

22. Demonstrates compliance with all policies, procedures and state/federal regulations; participates in the development of agency policies and programs to assure FQHC, NCQA, and other regulatory standards.

23. Ensures continuous flow of communication with the leadership team to enhance the quality of healthcare service to our patients.

24. Takes part in performance improvement activities such as medical staff team huddles, quality assurance audits, continuing education, Patient Centered Medical Home processes, medication administration reviews, and peer reviews.

25. Participates in meetings/conferences and continuing education and demonstrates a genuine desire to develop strategies for improved clinic operations and high level patient care.

26. Ensure state licensure and national certification remain current and valid.

27. Maintains economical and efficient patient care in a clean and safe environment.

28. Assures patients’ rights are being maintained at all times.

29. Performs other duties as assigned.

For intake and case management services: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) - Individual with specialized training3 (including fieldwork and/or internships associated with the academic curriculum where the student works directly with persons receiving mental health services as part of that experience) OR one year of experience in treating or working with a person who has mental illness; AND is a psychologist, physician, educator with a degree in education from an accredited program, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, behavior analyst, registered nurse, therapeutic recreation specialist, licensed/limited-licensed professional counselor, licensed or limited licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed physician’s assistant, OR a human services professional with at least a bachelor’s degree in a human services field.

· Health Care Professional - Health Care Professional – A physician, registered nurse, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or dietician. Services provided must be relevant to the health care professional’s scope of practice.

SKILLS

Must be proficient with Electronic Medical Records including charting requirements of a NP
Familiarity with coding (ICD-10) and determining level of service
Critical thinking and strong problem solving skills; must demonstrate an ability to remain calm and perform effectively and professionally during peak periods of activity and in emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Walking, sitting, driving and/or standing for prolonged periods of time may be required.

· Normal and medical office environments with exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.

· May have close contact with clients and/or their living environments which could include potential exposure to contagious diseases, unpleasant odors and/or to bug/pest infestations.

· Interacts with a patient population exhibiting severe and persistent mental illness.

· Time may be spent in this position will be split between being in an office setting, attending, and implementing meetings, events, and programs at other locations, including outdoors in natural settings.

· Must be available to work all hours scheduled. These include but are not limited to early mornings, evenings and weekend hours as determined by the organization and our patient population. Hours are subject to change based on need.

· Work hours may shift dependent on project/program needs and/or staff availability.

· Must possess and maintain an acceptable background check clearance, certifications, licensures and/or trainings as required by Central City Health, federal/state/county agencies, and other entities.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities summarized below:

Communication Ownership

Understanding Motivation

Sensitivity Excellence

Teamwork Respect

Must possess the following personal qualities:

Be self-directed

Be flexible and committed to the team concept

Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn

Be open to new learning experiences

Demonstrates customer service values

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (minimum productivity standards of the position do not meet patient care requirements)

Full Time Clinical Guidelines

· Clinicians must work a minimum of 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks service year.

· At least 32 hours per week must be spent providing direct patient care at the approved service site(s); of the minimum 32 hours spent providing patient care, no more than 8 hours per week may be spent in a teaching capacity.

· The remaining 8 hours per week may be spent providing patient care for patients at the approved site(s), providing patient care in alternative settings (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes, shelters) as directed by the approved site(s), or performing clinical-related administrative activities (limited to 8 hours/week); clinical-related administrative activities may not exceed a total of 8 hours per week

Our Mission: To achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing, and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.

Our Core Values: CCH is guided by a set of values in fulfilling our mission.

Some of our values include:

An environment that supports health and recovery.
Person centered principles in the delivery of care.
An environment characterized by cultural sensitivity, integrity, teamwork and trust.
A commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement.
Persons served take both an active part in their treatment and the organization.
An atmosphere of welcoming and accessibility to people seeking our services that assures “no wrong door.”

You Get:

14 Paid Holidays Annually.
18 PTO Days (less than 1 Year; 27 Days on 1st Year Anniversary).
Benefit Coverage after 30 Days: Medical/Dental/Vision/Short-term Disability.
Company-Paid Life Insurance.
Retirement Savings 403(b).
Tuition Reimbursement.
Continuing Education Allowance.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Develops and implements policies and plans for clinical functions.
In collaboration with the Leadership team, identifies new or changing practices.
Analyzes the impact on the practice (including staff, facility, & equipment).
Monitors day-to-day operations and program(s) to ensure compliance goals.
Ensures the integration of services promotes a team-based patient care.
Participates in the development of agency workflows.
Assure compliance with FQHC, NCQA, CMH, and DWIHN.
Ensures evidence-based clinical practice workflow.
Monitors and reviews charts for compliance standards.
Ensures staff meet productivity and departmental goals.

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling required.
Current State of Michigan licensure in one: LMSW, LP, or LPC required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Minimum of four (4) years of advance experience in treating mental health.
Minimum of two (2) years of recent leadership experience is preferred.
Experience working for a non-profit organization, public health sector.
Proficient with MS Office applications and EHR databases.
Experience in managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Skilled in working with individuals suffering from substance abuse/addiction.
Executes all duties with the highest professional standards.

Our Mission: To achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing, and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.

Our Core Values: CCH is guided by a set of values in fulfilling our mission.

Some of our values include:

An environment that supports health and recovery.
Person centered principles in the delivery of care.
An environment characterized by cultural sensitivity, integrity, teamwork and trust.
A commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement.
Persons served take both an active part in their treatment and the organization.
An atmosphere of welcoming and accessibility to people seeking our services that assures “no wrong door.”

You Get

14 Paid Holidays Annually.
18 PTO Days (less than 1 Year; 27 Days on 1st Year Anniversary).
Benefit Coverage after 30 Days: Medical/Dental/Vision/Short-term Disability.
Company-Paid Life Insurance.
Retirement Savings 403(b).
Tuition Reimbursement.
Continuing Education Allowance

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Provide direct, patient-centered care in an outpatient clinical setting.
Perform comprehensive and problem-focused medical evaluations, histories, physical examinations, and formulate treatment plans.
Diagnose and manage a wide range of chronic and acute medical conditions.
Provide preventive care and health screenings in accordance with national guidelines (e.g., USPSTF).
Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging, ECGs), and make referrals as clinically indicated.
Provide leadership to the medical staff (i.e. NPs, RNs)
Prescribe medications appropriately, considering formulary limitations and cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate with behavioral health, care coordination, and specialty providers to support holistic, team-based care.
Provide culturally competent care sensitive to the unique needs of the metro Detroit community.
Utilize the electronic health record (EHR) system for accurate and timely documentation, adhering to organizational and regulatory standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
Valid unrestricted Michigan medical doctor/doctor of license and controlled substance license required.
Valid DEA certification required
Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or relevant specialty.
Current Michigan Driver’s license required; Demonstrated ability to adhere to State of Michigan driving laws
Current BLS certification required (ACLS preferred). Additional certifications, preferred.
Must meet all Continuing Education requirements.
Experience interacting with a patient population exhibiting severe and persistent mental illness.
Prior experience working in a community mental health or FQHC setting with a patient centered integrated health centered approach preferred.
Clinical risk management experience preferred.
Must be able to work cooperatively with staff and others involved in the delivery of service to patients
Ability to interpret laboratory results and imaging studies to support clinical decision-making.
Knowledge of evidence-based medicine and clinical guidelines.
Experience within an integrated care system is strongly preferred.
Experience in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting critical deadlines.
Must maintain confidentiality relating to treatment in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence; hands-on when necessary, and results/outcomes oriented.
Proficient in the use of EHR systems for patient documentation and management

Nurse Practitioner

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