RFP# 260000000604 Schedule D Extended Position Description.docx

SCHEDULE D - Extended Position Descriptions The duties listed for temporary staffing position are typical examples of work performed, not all duties assigned are included, nor is it expected that all positions assigned to every duty listed.

Years of experience may vary depending on position.

1. Dentist Complete and oversee a variety of dental care and treatment procedures, in a clinical care setting, to ensure appropriate dental health standards and practices are maintained for dental patients in State facilities.

a. Provide comprehensive examinations, of patients to provide

i. Diagnosis and treat diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth

ii. Restore teeth, construct dentures and dental appliances

iii. Tooth extraction of teeth and roots, implants

iv. Suture facial lacerations within and around the oral cavity

v. Provide medications for infection control, pain control, and for the control or viral, bacterial and fungal infections

b. Provide instruction on oral hygiene and methods of preventing the spread of oral diseases. Maintain charts and histories of clinical treatments.

c. Educational Requirements: Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Doctorate of Medical Dentistry

d. Professional Requirements: Michigan licensure as a dentist, Michigan State Controlled Substance License, Federal DEA License

2. Dental Hygienist Responsible for conducting oral examinations, performing dental prophylaxis and carrying out other duties related to dental health and disease prevention such as:

a. Tooth polishing, scaling, root planning, stain, plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces

b. Provide general oral health education

i. Brushing, flossing, dental cleaning and oral medication use

c. Expose/process dental radiographs

i. Use bite wings, periapical films & related equipment – alert dentist of observed findings

ii. Identify potential diseases and tooth decay

d. Assist dentist during restorative, surgical and endodontic procedures

e. Create & maintain dental treatment charts & records, and appointment scheduling

f. Educational Requirements: Associate degree in dental hygiene.

g. Professional Requirements: 2 years working experience as a dental hygienist, Michigan registered dental hygienist license, local anesthesia specialty certification in good standing.

4. Dermatologist Evaluate skin conditions and perform screening for diseases and assess patient medical history.

a. Prescribe medications for the treatment of skin conditions

b. Perform non-invasive surgical procedures on skin

c. Maintain patient health records and refer patients for advanced treatment

5. Licensed Practical Nurse Provide skilled nursing services to patients in State mental health facilities (psychiatric hospitals or centers for the developmentally disabled), public health facilities (veterans’ hospitals), under the direction of a professional registered nurse or medical doctor and provide a variety of related services to maintain a sage, therapeutic environment.

a. In accordance with Section 161 of Michigan Public Health Code, the practical nurse – licensed performs nursing acts, functions or performs tasks under the delegation/supervision of the registered nurse

b. Administers nursing procedures to patients in accordance with patients nursing care plans, such as sterile dressing, soaks, compresses, enemas, suppositories, tube feeding, oxygen therapy, range of motion therapy, catheterization, diabetic care, pre and post-operative care etc.

c. Set up prescribed medications in accordance with patients’ nursing care plans

d. Administers medications to patients orally, intra-muscularly or subcutaneously

e. Monitors effects of medications, records medications given to patients’ reactions

f. Assists in rehabilitation programming and activities for residents, such as:

i. License Development of social skills

ii. Development of daily living skills

iii. Reality orientation

iv. Recreational skills, etc.

g. Records treatment given to patients – takes/records and monitors patients’ health

h. Transport/accompany patients to appointments on and off facility grounds.

i. Educational Requirements: Certificate from a practical nursing education program accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.

j. Professional Requirements: Michigan licensure as a Practical Nurse.

6. Licensed Professional Counselor Complete and oversee a variety of professional services, provide vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling to people with mental, physical or emotional disabilities.

a. Analyze an interoperate patient educational, social, medical, phycological and vocational information relative to the applicants or clients in order to determine level of aspiration, interest, motivation, aptitude and scholastic achievement.

b. Develop a diagnostic plan for each client to identify the type and extent of the handicap/disability and to facilitate plans and arrangements for special medical treatments/services.

c. Contract prospective employers for participants in job development and placements program

d. Maintain and prepare/record reports and correspondences related to worked performed.

e. MDOC Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

i. Educational Requirements: Master’s degree with a major in psychology, social work, or counseling.

ii. Professional Requirements: Michigan license in good standing to practice as a QMHP as a psychologist, social worker, or counselor.

7. Medical Assistant Works with general methods and procedures, exercises considerable independent judgement to select the proper course of action and is required to review the work of subordinate technicians to ensure conformance with established guidelines, methods, procedures, and policies.

a. Maintain records, prepare reports and correspondences

b. Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment as necessary/specified by the working environment.

Methods of analyzing blood, sputum, milk, water, urine, food products, contaminates, soil, industrial and municipal waste.

MDOC Correctional Medical Assistant Educational Requirements: High School/GED Professional Requirements: Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistant (CENA)

8. Medical Records Clerk Complete and oversee a variety of professional assessments to review, evaluate, authorize and monitor services provided and received under workers’ compensation claims. Employees implement and apply medical cost containment procedures and guidelines to provide medical care and practices.

a. Review all medical/surgical billings for reasonable and necessary charges. Examine coding of operative reports, procedures, and multiple and complicated surgeries

b. Recommend appropriate payments of dispute of billing as necessary

c. Provide second review and authorization of questionable payments

d. Evaluate claim referred for medical management investigation or documentation as necessary

e. Interoperate Workers’ Disability Compensation Act to individual claimant and confers with legal staff where appropriate establish agency position

f. Respond to questions telephone calls, and letters regarding the company’s cost containment program, review

g. Assist and advise claims examiners on the monitoring of claimants’ medical treatment

Medical Records Clerk for MDOC: Responsible for scheduling of off-site appointments for prisoners, completes off-site medical details and coordinates transportation for those appointments. Assists with maintenance of medical records and other clerical duties as assigned by the supervisor. Performing and overseeing a variety of general office support assignments where the processing of documents and recording, retrieving, and distribution of data or information are an essential and/or substantial part of the work. Complete schedules for Optometry and serves as a backup scheduler for nursing and the medical providers.

9. Nurse Practitioner Provide care services to patients in State facilities or clients of State health care programs.

a. Prescribes medications and treatments as delegated by medical practitioners

b. Provide comprehensive primary care consistent with policies and rules/regulations for practice in State facilities

c. Initiates appropriate assessment of clients’ health status ranging from focus to comprehensive depending upon setting

d. Obtain client health history during interview of client and review of pertinent health records

e. Perform physical examinations

f. Orders pertinent diagnostic test/procedures

g. Perform intervention/treatment within the scope of advanced nursing practices

h. Perform delegated medical procedures as directed

i. Interoperates health information and establishes a diagnosis

j. Formulate treatment plan and ensures timely provisions for necessary health services

k. Order necessary medications and other therapeutic equipment and supplies within the scope of practice

l. Educates/informs clients regarding the nature of illness and progress of evaluation/treatment and disease prevention

m. Analyzes accumulated health information and collects additional observational interview information through physical examination/diagnostic data modifying treatment as appropriate

n. Conducts Audits, and maintains records and reports Educational Requirements: Possession of a master’s degree in nursing accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.

Experience: Three years of specialized technical experience as a registered nurse practitioner.

10. Occupational Therapist Provide services to promote health and wellness, prevent disability, preserve functional capabilities, prevent barriers, and enable or improve performance in everyday activities, including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Establishment, remediation, or restoration of a skill or ability that is impaired or not yet developed.

b. Compensation, modification, or adaptation of a person, activity, or environment.

c. Evaluation of factors that affect activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and other activities relating to education, work, play, leisure, and social participation. Those factors include, but are not limited to, body functions, body structure, habits, routines, role performance, behavior patterns, sensory motor skills, cognitive skills, communication and interaction skills, and cultural, physical, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, environmental, and socioeconomic contexts and activities that affect performance.

d. Interventions and procedures, including, but not limited to, any of the following:

i. Task analysis and therapeutic use of occupations, exercises, and activities.

ii. Training in self-care, self-management, home management, and community or work reintegration.

iii. Development remediation, or compensation of client factors such as body functions and body structure.

iv. Education and training.

v. Care coordination, case management, transition, and consultative services.

vi. Modification of environments and adaptation processes such as the application of ergonomic and safety principles.

vii. Assessment, design, fabrication, application, fitting, and training in rehabilitative and assistive technology, adaptive devices, and low temperature orthotic devices, and training in the use of prosthetic devices. For the purposes of this sub-subparagraph, the design and fabrication of low temperature orthotic devices do not include permanent orthotics.

viii. Assessment, recommendation, and training in techniques to enhance safety, functional mobility, and community mobility such as wheelchair management and mobility.

ix. Management of feeding, eating, and swallowing.

x. Application of physical agent modalities and use of a range of specific therapeutic procedures, including, but not limited to, techniques to enhance sensory-motor, perceptual, and cognitive processing, manual therapy techniques, and adjunctive and preparatory activities.

xi. Providing vision therapy services or low vision rehabilitation services, if those services are provided pursuant to a referral or prescription from, or under the supervision or co-management of, a physician licensed under part 170 or 175 or an optometrist licensed under part 174.

Education Requirements: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy.

Experience: Two years of professional experience providing therapeutic rehabilitation or habilitation services.

11. Optometrist Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases, condition, and assist in general health care of eyes.

a. Perform vision test and analyze results

b. Diagnose sight problems, i.e. nearsighted or farsighted, and eye diseases like glaucoma

c. Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other visual aids

d. Provide treatment such as vision therapy or low-vison rehabilitation

12. Pharmacist Complete and oversee a variety of professional assignments in state medical or correctional facilities involving the compounding, dispensing, and preservation of drugs and medications prescribed by medical personnel.

a. Makes substitutions of comparable drugs with trade name as appropriate

b. Manufactures pharmaceutical preparations and fills orders to suppl facility resident areas.

c. Respond to inquiries concerning drug contents, dosages, regimen reviews, errors, storage and disposal and biological

d. Monitor drug therapies for drug interactions, allergies and contraindications

e. Monitor drug and chemical stock, provides inventory of supplies

f. Oversees security of drugs kept at nursing stations and night emergency cabinets.

g. Provide training for healthcare workers and provides consultations on the use and care of prescription drugs and medications with patients

h. Maintain records and prepare reports on all narcotics and alcohol dispensed.

i. Maintain records and reports, assist in and oversee pharmacy staff

j. Knowledge of narcotics and related laws of the State, and dosage calculations Educational Requirements: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.

Experience: Three years of experience in the compounding, dispensing, and preservation of drugs and medicines.

13. Pharmacy Assistant Provide a variety of support activities to coordinate vendor pharmacy service in a health care unit or provide pharmacy technician services in the operation of a pharmacy under the guidance of a registered pharmacist.

a. Coordinates ordering, distribution, delivery and pick-up of pharmaceutical products

b. Maintain inventories and supplies

c. Document receipt of medication, ensuring that all pharmaceutical products ordered are received.

d. Notifies supervisors of missing medications and assists in obtaining necessary medication from vendor pharmacy, or local pharmacy

e. Sort and stock incoming pharmaceutical products

f. Distributes non-restricted, self-administered medication and delivery documentation

g. Maintains records and assists with completing medication error reports and vendor problem resolution forms

h. Process and document medication designated for retunes or destruction

i. Monitors receive medications and assist with reconciling invoices.

j. Prepares walk-in pharmacy orders

k. Compounds drugs, or prepares mixing intervenors drugs for injection

l. Fills ward stock orders for over-the counter nonprescription medications

m. Educational Requirements: High School/GED

n. Professional Requirements: Two years of experience assisting in a pharmacy, including the filling of requisitions for medications. Possession of an associate’s degree in pharmacy technology, or completion of a one-year pharmacy certificate program may be substituted for the experience requirement.

14. Phlebotomist Employees work under the direction of a Licensed physician or Registered Nurse Manager to collect blood specimens from patients and prisoners in State facilities or clients for the State’s healthcare programs. While adhering to established protocols to ensure proper sample collection and patient safety.

a. Obtain a variety of specimens, primary blood, additional samples may also include urine and various cultures based on a valid physician’s order, standing order, acceptable protocol

i. Services will be provided to patients/prisoners/clients within inpatient, outpatient or offsite State health program areas.

ii. Collected blood samples from patients/prisoners/clients through the performance of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.

iii. Documented in the electronic health record

iv. Log samples and related information and has responsibility for containers and specimens including proper labeling, packaging and arranging for pick-up or delivery

v. Maintain appropriate schedule, logs patient information, collects data, and performs related clerical tasks.

vi. Education Requirements: High School/GED

vii. Professional Requirements: Two years of experience equivalent to a phlebotomist. Certification as a phlebotomist from a nationally recognized professional organization may be substituted for the experience requirements.

15. Physical Therapist Services include evaluation of, education of, consultation with, or treatment of an individual by the employment of effective properties of physical measures and the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures, with or without assistive devices, for the purpose of preventing, correcting, or alleviating a physical or mental disability.

Physical therapy includes:

i. Treatment planning,

ii. Performance of tests and measurements

iii. Interpretation of referrals,

iv. Initiation of referrals,

v. Instruction,

vi. Consultative services, and

vii. Supervision of personnel.

Physical measures include:

viii. Massage,

ix. Mobilization,

x. Heat,

xi. Cold, Air,

xii. Light,

xiii. Water,

xiv. Electricity, and

xv. Sound.

Practice of physical therapy does not include the identification of underlying medical problems or etiologies, establishment of medical diagnoses, or the prescribing of treatment.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field including exercise science, biology, health sciences or kinesiology, completion of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, pass the National Physical Therapy Exam, and State licensure.

16. Physician M.D. & D.O.

Professional physician in a general or specialized area of medicine

a. Examine patients using standard medical procedures, and using all types of equipment, instruments and tests of the medical profession

b. Provide routine and emergency medical treatment

c. Prescribe medications for patients

d. Provide consultation to patients, their families, patient terms, and others regarding patients’ diagnosis health status and treatment plans

e. Prepares medical case history

f. Orders and reviews diagnostic test – reviews nursing reports and performs physical examinations of patients released from the medical departments and make diagnosis

g. Establishes medical procedures, directs and trains professional nursing staff, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical technicians, and non-professional nursing care staff in patient care and treatment programs

h. Maintain current records and prepare reports

i. Knowledge of techniques and practices of medicine and surgery, current literature and current developments

j. Some positions are in correctional facilities, mental health or hospital settings and may require direct contact with prisoners.

Educational Requirements and Experience: a medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited school of medicine; completion of an accredited residency program in primary care; at least one-year of post-residency; full licensure experience in practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery is preferred; a valid license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery in Michigan; possession of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license to prescribe controlled substances and Michigan Controlled Substance License.

Pediatrician at WRPH/Child and Adolescents: in addition to the above requirements, physicians must be specialized in pediatric care; completion of an accredited residency in pediatrics; and be board certified or board eligible.

17. Physician Assistant Function as a mid-level health care practitioner, administering and overseeing a variety of assignments related to the provisions of primary and inpatient health care services for patients of State facilities. Employees provide health care services as independently licensed professionals working within their legally defined scope of practices.

a. Accepts referrals of patients from nursing staff, other health care professionals, custodial and administrative staff.

b. Initiates an appropriate assessment of patient’s health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive, depending upon the settings (e.g. emergency, structured screening, scheduled visit.)

c. Obtains patients’ health history from interviews of patients and others, and from review of pertinent health records

d. Perform physical examinations

e. Orders pertinent diagnostic tests and procedures

f. Performs diagnostic tests and procedures and therapeutic procedures, within the scope of practice, including venipuncture, intradermal tests, intermuscular and subcutaneous injections, electro-cardiogram, control of external hemorrhage; application of dressings and bandages, administration of medications, intravenous fluids, removal of superficial foreign bodies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, auditory screening, visual screening and aseptic/isolation techniques

g. Perform medical procedures including incisions and drainage, wound care, debridement, and suturing of lacerations, and application and removal of casts and traction devices

h. Collection of specimens for and carries out commonly performed: blood, urine, stool analysis and cultures.

i. Interoperates health information and establishes diagnosis with the accumulated data

j. Orders necessary medication and other therapeutic equipment/supplies within the scope of practice

k. Evaluates and informs patients regarding the nature of illness and progress of evaluation of treatment

l. Educate patients regarding health promotion and disease prevention

m. Maintain records and reports, and enter information into health records

19. Podiatrist Assess and diagnose the condition of patient’s feet, ankles or lower legs by reviewing his or her medical history, patient concerns and physical examination

a. Perform Physical exams: x-rays, medical laboratory tests, and other diagnostic methods

b. Provide treatment for foot, ankle and lower leg aliments, prescribing special shoe inserts or other adaptive devices

c. Prescribe medications

d. Refer patients to other physicians or specialists if they detect larger health problems

20. Psychiatrist Complete and oversee a variety of professional assignments for the treatment of patients in a State facility. Or, reviewing claims for social security disability benefits in accordance with the Social Security Act.

a. Participate in the diagnosis and treatment of newly admitted convalescent, and chronic patients

b. Completes physical, mental information submitted to obtain social security disability benefits and provides expert opinion on acceptability or rejection of claims.

c. Treats medical, surgical, psychiatric, and neurological problems of patients in the facility.

d. Consult with patients and families, other medical professionals, attorneys, teachers, and other identified personnel to interpreted clinical findings

e. Prepare diagnostic reports for judges, administrative law examiners, federal government officials, school officials, physicians and other identified parties.

f. Provide expert witness testimony in courts of law and administrative hearings regarding the status of patients or social security disability income claimants

g. Direct and instruct nurses, other professional support staff, attendants, and residents in the care and treatment of patients

h. Knowledge of mental health, physiological disorders and medication effects

i. Ability to prescribe medications for the treatment of physical and psychological disorders Educational Requirements and Experience: A medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited school of medicine and Board Certified (preferred) or Board Eligible. Completion of accredited psychiatric residency program.

One year experience (pediatric, consult, adult, geriatric or forensic) as a psychiatrist in a mental health clinic, correctional facility, or inpatient psychiatric hospital. Strong diagnostic skills and proficiency in evidence-based treatment modalities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with patients, families, and the treatment team. Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of and adherence to relevant ethical and legal standards.

A valid license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery in Michigan. Must possess a Drug Enforcement Administrative (DEA) license to prescribe controlled substances. Must possess a Michigan Controlled Substance License

Pediatric Psychiatrist: MDHHS will require psychiatrists to specialize in pediatric care at WRPH. Additional education and experience for pediatric psychiatrists includes:

Completion of an accredited child psychiatry residency.

Be board certified or board eligible

Forensic Psychiatrist MDHHS will require psychiatrists to be specialized in forensic psychiatry at CFP. Additional education and experience for forensic psychiatrists include:

Completion of an accredited fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry.

Be board certified or board eligible.

21. Psychologist Ph.D.

Performs the following:

a. Assigns work to others – positions are in the following facilities: Correctional, mental health or social service agency

b. Employees may work in adversarial situations

c. Employees may be exposed to/have direct contact with prisoners Educational Requirements and Experience: At minimum a master’s degree in psychology and one year of professional experience providing psychological treatment. A doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) from a school approved by the American Psychological Association is preferred.

A temporary master’s limited license, master’s limited license, doctoral limited license, or full license to practice psychology in Michigan.

Pediatric Psychologist MDHHS will require psychologists to be specialized in pediatric care at WRPH. Additional education and experience for pediatric psychologists includes:

Completion of an accredited doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.

Completion of an accredited postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Child Psychology.

22. Psychologist – Master Knowledge of emotional, social, psychological and environmental problems and techniques used for treatment.

a. Knowledge of techniques for observing and assessing behavior

i. Psychotherapy techniques

ii. Principles and practices of applied behavior analyses

iii. Counseling techniques

iv. Abnormal psychology

v. Principles and practices of clinical psychology

vi. Principles of group behavior and interaction

vii. Experimental/research techniques

viii. Conduct evaluation and therapeutic interview techniques

ix. Types and use of standardized psychological tests including those applicable in testing the physically handicapped, socially or emotionally maladjusted

x. Statistical techniques used in testing and research

b. Ability to effectively interact/establish a rapport with clients, and to develop therapeutic relationship

i. Use intervention methods to bring about positive behavioral changes in clients

ii. Facilitate positive group interaction and mutual support

iii. Prepare clear and concise case studies

iv. Administer and core tests, conduct surveys and interviews and experimental procedures

c. Maintain records and prepare reports and other communications

d. Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in psychology.

e. Professional Requirements: Possession of a temporary master’s limited license, master’s limited license, doctoral limited license, or full license to practice psychology in Michigan.

23. Psychologist – Bachelor Complete and oversee assignments to provide psychological treatment to residents of State facilities and community-based programs. Positions are in mental health facilities, prisoners, youth residential facilities, and veterans’ hospitals.

a. Observe, record and evaluate the behavior of clients during examinations and other situations

b. Perform directive, non-directive and supportive therapy

c. Selects, administers, scores and interoperates a variety of diagnostic instruments, such as psychological, achievement, neuropsychological, intelligence, interest, personality, vocational and projective tests.

d. Writes behavioral treatment plans

e. Collaborate with professional staff in diagnosing problems, formulating treatment plans and evaluation

f. Aids with the following:

i. Training facility staff and students in processes and techniques of behavior modification, group guidance and problem solving

ii. Crisis intervention, on-going group therapy sessions

g. Reviews/coordinates admissions, discharges and referrals

24. Recreational Therapist Complete and oversee a variety of professional recreational therapeutic assignments to meet the developmental needs of residents of State mental health, correctional facilities, long-term care facilities, and educational facilities as well as, community based residential programs.

a. Develop and establishes recreational programs of a therapeutic nature suited to the physical and mental capabilities of the residents

b. Adapts calisthenics, competitive games and other organized recreational activities to residents need and abilities

c. Consult with physicians, therapists and other staff members regarding resident treatment to design individualized treatment plans.

i. Coordinate therapy programs and other disciplines

d. Overviews training classes for affiliating students, student nurses and attendants

e. Maintains progress notes and individual records, prepare reports and conducts correspondences.

f. Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy.

g. Professional Requirements: Two years of experience providing recreational therapy services preferred.

24.a. Activities Therapist Participate in the planning, implementation and performance of therapeutically oriented activities and/or training programs patients’/residents’ if various facilities. The work is typically performed under the guidance of a professional therapist; employee’s work may focus on either recreational work or skilled programs.

a. Assists in teaching arts/crafts such as: painting, weaving, ceramics or woodworking

b. Work with residents, prisoners, students or patients to develop skills needed for independent living such as homemaking or functional academics

c. Instructs residents, prisoners, students or patients in areas of self-care such as grooming and personal hygiene

d. Provides and instruction in language or perceptual motor development

e. Plans and takes residents, students and/or patients on filed and community learning trips

f. Plans a variety of games, sporting events, movies and other entertainment activities

g. Keeps records of supplies and equipment

h. Maintains records of patient growth and development

24.b Music Therapist Oversee and provide music therapeutic treatment to habilitate or rehabilitate patients in State mental health, correctional, or youth residential facilities, veteran’s hospitals to provide rehabilitative services to patients in a community setting. Treatment is administered in groups or on an individual basis.

a. Plan and organizes music therapeutic activities in accordance with residents’/patients’ needs, capabilities and interests

b. Participates in instrumental and vocal music activities designed to meet residents’/patients’ needs such as solo or group singing, rhythmic music activities or playing in bands

c. Observes and evaluates and coordinate residents’/patients’ reactions to various experiences and prepares records documenting therapeutic changes

d. Develop a general music education program for residents/patients

e. Maintain a music library, and necessary materials, equipment and supplies

f. Maintain records of patient growth and development

g. Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in music therapy.

h. Professional Requirements: Two years of experience providing music therapy rehabilitation services preferred.

25. Recovery Coach (RC) Recovery Coaches (RC) are certified through the State of Michigan and provide support and assistance to individuals who have substance use disorders. RC’s may be assigned to work inside a prison, or at a Parole/Probation office in the community. A Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) or Certified Peer Recovery Mentor (CPRM) certificate is required to work as an RC with the MDOC. However, the RC candidate can start with the MDOC with the minimum requirements below and earn their CPRC through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) within 150 calendar days, unless an exception is received from the MDOC Program Manager or designee. Upon hire, the MDOC will assume responsibility as the designated oversight authority for the Recovery Coach for this assignment. This role includes providing administrative guidance, coordinating day-to-day responsibilities, and ensuring alignment with the standards required to complete CPRC certification through MDHHS. The MDOC and MDHHS requirements are:

MDOC onboarding requirements:

a. Have a high school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or provide college transcripts in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.

b. Have a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder(s) and have received treatment from a public or private provider.

c. Have two continuous years in recovery at some point in time after the age of 18.

d. Have personal experience in navigating complex substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder(s) treatment services (self-help groups are not included).

e. Self-identifies as having a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder(s) with a substantial life disruption and shares their recovery story in supporting others.

f. Have the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) certification. If the candidate already has a CPRC or CPRM, the CCAR is not required.

g. MDHHS Requirements for CPRC application:

i. Complete peer support coach application and submit it to MDOC Supervisor within two weeks of start date with MDOC.

ii. Two written letters of reference (The letters of reference should be from individuals who can speak to the RC’s ability to effectively share their experience as a person in recovery, relate to people, and partner with colleagues. The letter should not be from someone they serve).

iii. Training fee, salary, meals that are not provided, and transportation costs must be paid by the temporary staffing agency that employs the peer recovery coach. The temporary staffing agency may seek reimbursement for thse expenses from the MDOC as noted in Schedule A, Section 6.1. Invoicing.

Note: A Recovery Coach must possess a Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) certification, through the Michigan Department of Health and Humans Services, or a Certified Peer Recovery Mentor (CPRM) through the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals within 150 calendar days of hire, unless an extension is approved by the MDOC Program Manager or designee. Failure to do so will result in termination. The MDOC will assist the candidate in obtaining their CPRC, but notthe CPRM.

CCARs do not require renewal. CPRCs and CPRMs require renewal every two years.

Upon Hire: For this assignment, RCs will be assigned to a prison or applicable Field Operations Administration (FOA) Parole/Probation Office and will meet with offenders who have opioid or amphetamine use disorder and mental health concerns. They will assist in setting up treatment appointments in the community when the offender releases, supervise telehealth sessions and track work productivity and outcome measures.

They assist offenders in becoming more informed and skilled so the offender can be more successful when they are on parole. Tasks:

i. Educate offenders about substance use and/ or mental health disorders.

ii. Meet with offenders to engage them in services.

iii. Meet with offenders to assist them in scheduling treatment.

iv. Provide support as the offender experiences challenges that they do not have the skills and/or support to solve.

v. Educate about pathways to recovery.

vi. Review the parole plan with the offender and discuss resources and supports available to them to assist them in being successful.

vii. Develop a plan to assist offenders if they feel overwhelmed and worry that they may abscond or violate parole.

viii. Communicate with agents about the offender’s treatment upon release and needs/concerns that the offender may have.

ix. Complete Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Assessment.

x. Supervise telehealth visits.

xi. Contact offenders via phone upon release to assess whether the offender needs additional supports and links them to those supports.

xii. The temporary staffing agency will assume all supervisory roles for the RC.

26. Registered Nurse (RN) Provide care services to patients in State facilities or clients of State health care programs.

a. Provide general care services, including assessment, analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation

b. Assess healthcare needs of patients through a variety of routine underdisciplined assessments, and develops, implements and evaluates individualized nursing and health care plans accordingly

c. Perform health screenings of patients or clients

d. Respond to emergency healthcare needs of patients

e. Collect and records data specific to health status of patients or clients

f. Administer medications/treatments as prescribed by medical practitioners

i. Instructs patients in treatment methods prescribed by medical practitioners/interdisciplinary treatment teams

g. Provide health care instruction and education to individuals and others relating to the promotion of health and prevention or management of illness, disease, injury or disabilities

h. Responsibilities will vary depending on department of assignment (e.g. Emergency Room/Clinic, advisory to non-medical administrator, infection control, nurse/health education development, quality assurance, nurse anesthetist, etc.)

i. Educational Requirements: Completion of a degree in nursing or nursing school educational program accepted for registered nurse licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.

j. Professional Requirements: Possession of a Michigan registered nurse license in good standing.

27. Registered Nurse Manager This employee oversees the day-to-day operations of the correctional clinic supervising all nursing staff to include Registered Professional Nurses, providing direct patient care, and assuring that all patients receive appropriate health care. Oversees health care provided in facility general population/segregation units to include medical and mental health treatment.

a. Provide general care services, including assessment, analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation

b. Assess healthcare needs of patients through a variety of routine underdisciplined assessments, and develops, implements and evaluates individualized nursing and health care plans accordingly

c. Perform health screenings of patients or clients

d. Respond to emergency healthcare needs of patients

e. Collect and records data specific to health status of patients or clients

f. Administer medications/treatments as prescribed by medical practitioners

i. Instructs patients in treatment methods prescribed by medical practitioners/interdisciplinary treatment teams

g. Provide health care instruction and education to individuals and others relating to the promotion of health and prevention or management of illness, disease, injury or disabilities

h. Responsibilities will vary depending on department of assignment (e.g. Emergency Room/Clinic, advisory to non-medical administrator, infection control, nurse/health education development, quality assurance, nurse anesthetist, etc.)

i. Educational Requirements: Completion of a degree in nursing or nursing school educational program accepted for registered nurse licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.

j. Professional Requirements: Possession of a Michigan registered nurse license in good standing.

28. Resident Care Aid Provides services to resident in health care and educational facilities and prisoners in correctional medical units or medical clinics by maintaining a clean and safe environment, providing nursing assistance, working with residents or prisoners to carry out specific plans of care, and maintaining related records. Employees provide direct care services to residents or prisoners with physical or mental disabilities in facilities providing 24-hour care.

a. Participate as a member of the treatment team in implementing and creating training and rehabilitation are plans by:

i. Conducting appropriate interpersonal communications,

ii. Using behavior medication techniques

iii. Help language development skills

iv. Daily living activities

b. Make visual observations of area to ensure residents or prisoners whereabouts and safety and activity

c. Attend to the personal care needs of residents or prisoners; bathing, hair and nail care, shaving, diapering and toileting, dressing, oral health, etc.

d. Keep reports on residents’ or prisoners’ activities and behavior, physical condition and reactions to medications and treatment

e. Carryout nursing care plan for residents or prisoners which may include:

i. Taking and recording vital signs

ii. Collecting and labeling specimens

iii. Applying cold packs and topical treatments

iv. Massage and range of motion treatments

f. Interact with resident or prisoners at mealtimes, assist with feeding of residents or prisoners who need assistance – records must be kept of foods and liquid intake.

g. Assist residents or prisoners into and out of wheelchairs, beds and other equipment

h. Transport/accompany residents or prisoners to appointments on and off facility grounds

i. Perform light housekeeping: sweeping, disinfecting surfaces and equipment, making beds, basing laundry such as clothing and bedding.

j. Educational Requirements: High school/GED

k. Professional Requirements; MDOC requires Competency Evaluated Nurse Aide (CENA) certification.

29. Respiratory Therapist Treat patients with respiratory diseases and conditions using specialized medical equipment, oxygen therapies, and manual treatment techniques, examine and evaluate patients for respiratory problems and operate medical equipment to carry-out cardiopulmonary tests.

a. Work is performed in a hospital setting under the direction of physicians and nursing supervisor(s) guided by standardized procedures, hospital regulations and physicians’ orders

b. Set-up EKG machines and runs electrocardiograms (EKGs)

c. Performs pulmonary function tests using a spirometer calculates lung volumes and vital capacities

d. Set-up/adjust portable volume ventilators and chest shell ventilators, and cheek patients

e. Nebulize, suction, and collect sputum using naso-tracheal suction catheter, sends specimens to laboratory for analysis.

f. Listen/observe lung sounds using stethoscope, to evaluation locations of respiratory problems. Percusses patient’s cheek and back using air tapping techniques and position for drainage

g. Set-up operates, and adjusts oxygen therapy, and humidification equipment, and emergency supply oxygen tubes, changes tanks and orders supply

h. Disassembles, cleans and sterilizes equipment and performs preventative maintenance and calibrates machines

i. Keeps records of treatments, patient charting and ordering supplies.

j. Educational Requirements: Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy or completion of a two-year program in respiratory therapy technology.

k. Professional Requirements; Recognition by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician or as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

30. Social Services Manager Serves as a professional manager directing and supervising the work of professional consultants and service workers in a designated work such as: foster care, child day care, child welfare, and camp programs. Will work under the general supervision, within methods and procedures and exercise independent judgement to adapt and apply guidelines, policies procedures, and regulations.

a. Select and assign staff, coordinates activities

b. Evaluates and verifies employee performance

c. Identify staff development and training needs

d. Ensure proper relations and employee conduct

e. Maintain records, prepare reports and correspondence

f. Review complaint information and determine follow-up plans

g. Directs preparation of cases materials to be used in administrative hearings and court proceedings

31. Social Worker – Bachelor Oversee a variety of professional assignments to provide technical social work assistance to departmental staff of health care facilities, and other Agencies.

a. Use interview and closing techniques to gather pertinent information to prepare reports and other referrals for service, or evaluation of services being supplied.

b. Review services and provide interpretation of problems of behavior recommend alternatives to provide solutions of care.

c. Provide advisory information and guidance to agency officials concerning client cases, training and staff development needs and program planning/development.

d. Assist in assessment evaluation to determine problems and service priorities and establish and implement appropriate treatment plans based on the assessment.

e. Supplies support staff in the provision screening, diagnosis activities, and making appropriate referrals in the various service programs, and provide direct service.

f. Carry out special projects, investigation and studies assigned.

g. Review cases to determine medical eligibility for specific programs based on federal and state regulations and policies

h. Work with other agencies in assigned areas to ensure availability and provision of supportive services for clients.

32. Social Worker – Licensed Clinical Social Worker Complete and oversee a variety of professional assignments to provide casework and treatment services to residents of State facilities, group homes, or other care facilities.

a. Provide individual and/or group treatment and social casework for residents/clients and families.

i. Serve within a treatment team to diagnosis problems, formulate treatment plans, and evaluate progress.

b. Prepare social-psychiatric case information, psychosocial assessment, and social work treatment plans, for use in pre-admission screening & diagnosis.

i. Arrange for placement of residents in suitable homes; assist in patient adjustments to the community; evaluate patient needs for future care.

c. Help residents arrange and receive facility services such as patient workshops, meetings/conferences, locate employment opportunities for eligible residents.

33. Social Worker – Licensed Master Social Worker Complete and oversee a variety of professional assignments to provide casework and treatment services to residents of State facilities, group homes, or other care facilities.

a. Provide individual and/or group treatment and social casework for residents/clients and families.

i. Serve within a treatment team to diagnosis problems, formulate treatment plans, and evaluate progress.

b. Prepare social-psychiatric case information, psychosocial assessment, and social work treatment plans, for use in pre-admission screening & diagnosis.

i. Arrange for placement of residents in suitable homes; assist in patient adjustments to the community; evaluate patient needs for future care.

c. Help residents arrange and receive facility services such as patient workshops, meetings/conferences, locate employment opportunities for eligible residents.

d. Educational Requirements: Master’s degree with a major in social work.

e. Professional Requirements: MDOC requires a Michigan license in good standing as a Master Social Worker.

32. Speech Therapist Assist in development, implementation and maintenance of speech pathology programs

a. Assist in related rehabilitative and diagnostic services for speech impaired individuals

b. Knowledge of methods used to detect and correct hearing disorders, determine applicable treatment plans and options

c. Knowledge of the pathology of hearing and speech disorders

d. Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who have a variety of treatment need and varying levels of hearing

e. Teach patients and vocal improvement techniques

f. Teach alternative communication methods, i.e. sign language with little or no speech capabilities

33. Miscellaneous – Positions Not Defined Additional disciplines may be provided during the term of the Contract, as needed. Positions will be added to Schedule B – Pricing the pre-determined mark-up percentage will be applied to each positions rate of pay (Hourly Rate) to determine the Billable Rate.