What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Counselor; Supported Housing position at Concern Housing?
Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!
Concern Housing is seeking a Medication Manager to be responsible for providing oversight and monitoring of client medications; education regarding medications; linkage with appropriate resources and supportive case management services.
Position: Medication Manager; Supported Housing
Location: Medford, NY
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm
Salary: $55,000/yr.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide medication monitoring at the sites (homes) of identified clients who are in need of this service.
- Assess client needs to determine frequency of medication monitoring.
- Provide education and resource information regarding medication.
- If appropriate, assess and help prepare clients to monitor and take their medications independently. Provide linkage to resources that help clients in this area.
- Provide individual counseling and support services; responsible for all documentation.
- Attendance at weekly supervision and staff meetings.
- Crisis intervention including 24/7-cell phone coverage.
- Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related mental health discipline, plus 2 years experience working with a psychiatric population. A working knowledge of psychotropic medications is also required. This individual must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.
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Keywords: case management, mental health, social work, human services, direct care counselor
Salary : $55,000
