Basic Function

Provides direct services to specified clients within the scope of agency policies and procedure regulations, utilizing professional training and skills commensurate with the responsibility level of this position. Works under the direct supervision of the Meental Health Supervisor.

JOB DUTIES

• Ensures that 100% of the calls for the evaluation of an individual are responded to onsite within one hour/60 minutes.
• Ensures that the assessment includes the prescribed clinical evaluation of the individual.
• Based on the determination of eligibility and clinical evaluation, determines the most appropriate and available level of care and secures authorization for same.
• Ensures firm linkage of the individual with the authorization level of care.
• Ensures documentation of the evaluation, recommendations, and disposition outcome for the individual.
• Responsible for the completion of a psychological assessment, including Mental Health Exam, past and present psychiatric history, family history, substance abuse history, and suicide risk assessment including ascertaining client's presentation of illness, evaluating client's functional level prior to admission, and determining client’s level of risk
• Provide billable Medicaid services to all assigned clients;
• Assure the participation of team members, the individual, the guardian, the family, and necessary; professionals in the treatment process, unless the individual is not legally disabled and does not desire the involvement of the family or the family refuses to participate;
• As indicated and within the confines of confidentiality counsels family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients.
• Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the assessment process.
• Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Provide intensive stabilization, assessment, crisis intervention, and case management;
• Participate in all required training as offered in the mental health division;
• Ensure that client records are maintained in accordance with Section 115.300(I);
• Prepare and maintain all required records and reports; Perform other duties as assigned
• Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
• Actively discuss with individual clients their plans for life after successful discharge from the program.
• Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
• Collaborate with designated county agencies to ensure consumers’ stability in the home; and
• Assist, guide, and refer consumers to other resources, as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Community health center
• In-person
• Outpatient

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person