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JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Professional works with and supports clients who are severely and/or persistently mental ill with self-management, community reintegration training, individual and group programming, skill acquisition, community living skills training, monitoring, support, assessment, treatment planning, linking, monitoring and advocacy, as well as outreach and supportive counseling in assigned programs.  It is expected that the Mental Health Professional function as an integral, cooperative member of the agency team of professionals and provide outstanding internal and external customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide group training or individual programming focusing on improvement of the client’s functional deficits.  (e.g. symptom/medication management, life skills, community reintegration, etc.)

• Complete assessments, assessment updates and treatment planning as required by Rule 132.

•  Provide opportunities for utilization of new skills in other community settings through in-vivo skills practice on outings and role playing in group.

• Provide transportation services for clients (e.g., In-Vivo Skills Training Outings and other community activities in support of consumer program goals).

• Perform and initiate planning for service delivery to each assigned consumer by coordinating and assisting the client with receiving necessary services, advocating for and supporting the client in obtaining resources, or interacting with collaterals on behalf of the client regarding consent forms, record keeping and periodic status assessment.

• Monitor service recipient's potential for vocational-related activities, make referrals as needed.

• Provide a minimum of quarterly, semi-annual and annual reviews of consumers’ progress toward established program Treatment Plan goals/objectives including but not limited to assessment, assessment updates, treatment plan review, treatment plan updates, and coordination of care with other providers, linking, monitoring, referral, and client advocacy.  

• Provide ongoing case management, community support services and outreach services to service recipients and/or collaterals to maintain or improve service recipient’s level of functioning (promote law abiding conduct, etc.) and when recipient is unable or unwilling to make office visits for assigned service recipients.

• Maintain appropriate contact with other providers and referral sources including providing information on consumer’s progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate releases), and maintain ongoing consultation when appropriate.

• Assure service recipient safety during groups and on outings by monitoring the mental state of group participants, knowing whereabouts of each consumer, providing emergency services and crisis intervention as needed. 

• Assist service recipient in making discharge plans. Make appropriate referrals to other treatment services, both internal and external. Provide on-going development/enhancement of program-related activities.

• Provide or arrange for logistical support to recipients in need of financial, medical, housing or transportation assistance, health education, social and recreational orientation or other advocacy services essential to recipient’s community adjustment and promote constructive alternatives.

• Provide crisis management services for recipients with daily living crises.  Make initial assessments of recipient’s crisis and make referrals to emergency clinicians according to established guidelines.

• Function as the designated QMRP according to established DPA and DMHDD guidelines, as assigned.

• Compile and provide necessary data for program and corporation statistical and fiscal/billing reporting, and other regular or special documentation, on a timely basis and as needed.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with allied resources, including school, probation, court personnel, public assistance agencies, employment and training programs, and social agencies.

• Attend court hearings, case staffings, and program staff meetings.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of role and function of various community resources
• Skill in customer service techniques
• Skill in written and oral communication
• Skill in problem-solving
• Skill in use of audio/visual and office equipment (VCR, computer, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS        

Education Level

Bachelors degree in human services (Social Work, Juvenile Justice, etc.) or related field with some specific course work (e.g., psychology, education, social work, rehabilitation, sociology, special education, therapeutic recreation) required.

Years of Experience      

N/A

Certification/Licensure

Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$18.20--$25.50

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.