Job Information
Trinity Health Recipients Rights Advisor - Part Time in Muskegon, Michigan
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Under the direction of the Service Excellence Director as appointment by the CEO, the Recipient Rights Advisor (RRA) will assure the organization operates a Recipient Rights system that is in compliance with the Michigan Mental Health code (P>A> 258 of 1974, as amended), particularly Chapters 7 and 7a: 1. Receive reports of, and investigate apparent or suspected violations of rights. 2. Act to assist recipients of mental health services in obtaining resolution of complaints and act on behalf or recipients to obtain remedies for apparent violations. 3. Otherwise endeavor to safeguard the rights guaranteed by the Mental Health Code through activities of prevention, monitoring and education of the organization and its staff.
What the Recipient Rights Advisor will do:
Prepare and/or review organizational/unit policies, procedures and standards relating to the rights of recipients of mental health services.
Work cooperatively with outside agencies such as Michigan Protection and Advocacy, state departments and local law enforcement agencies and other advocacy or regulatory groups to ensure protection of rights of recipients being served by the organization.
Assure that all contracts for mental health services entered into by the organization contain language which protects and promotes the rights of mental health service recipients, by mandating training of contract staff and adherence to the rights protection system.
Alert the Director of the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) to organizational practices that may potentially violate the rights of recipients for mental health services.
Review incident reports regarding recipients of mental health services. Whenever such reports i9ndicate a potential violation of rights has occurred, assure that an intervention or investigation is initiated.
What the Recipient Rights Advisor will need:
Must possess a BA degree in a human service field, management, public administration, social science or a law degree.
A minimum of one-year's professional experience in investigation and advocacy within a private or public human services agency (or comparable experience) is strongly preferred.
A working knowledge of the Mental Health Code, or Behavior Health experience.
The ability to interpret and apply statues, rules, policies and procedures is preferred
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran