CommuniCare jobs in Oxford, MS - 24 jobs

Provides general oversight of the Supported Employment Program to ensure that objectives are met. Ensures that the Supported Employment Specialists effectively carry out all phases of employment services including Intake, Engagement, Assessment, Job placement, Job coaching, and Follow-along supports. Responsible for no more than ten supported employment specialists. Conduct weekly supported employment supervision meetings and attend clinical treatment team(s) as needed. Communicates with mental health treatment team leaders to ensure that services are integrated, to problem solve programmatic issues, and to be a champion for the value of work. Reviews current client outcomes with employment specialists and sets goals to improve program performance at least quarterly. Accompanies employment specialists, who are new or having difficulty with job development into the field monthly to improve skills by observing, modeling, and giving feedback on skills. Document services provided in accordance with Communicare, DMH, and Medicaid regulations. Submit any reports requested in a timely manner. Attend and successfully complete any orientation, staff development activities, other trainings as required by Communicare, the Department of Mental Health, or other oversight agencies. Screen each referral to ensure timely response follow through. Conduct outreach activities with agency staff and area employers. Work under the supervision/monitoring of the Clinical Director or other supervisor as designated. Perform other duties as assigned. Benefits for full time employees include: Medical Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance Dental/Vision/Term Life/Cancer coverage available Retirement Plan 403-B 403-B matching 11 Holidays per year 15 Annual Leave days per year (18 days after 3 years of employment) 15 Sick Leave per year Professional Development leave Jury leave Military leave Qualifications Requirements Qualifications: Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree with relevant work/school experience preferred. Must obtain any certification as required by DMH and maintain it continuously throughout employment. Must have at least a bachelor's degree in a field related to working with individuals with serious mental illness and relevant work/school experience preferred. Must obtain any certification as required by DMH and maintain it continuously throughout employment. Must be CPI certified or able to complete CPI training and any other training required by DMH and Communicare Ability to perform the responsibilities of the job as listed above. Ability to relate positively to individuals who are served through the Supported Employment Program. Pass a background check. Must have transportation or access to transportation. A current valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment.

Responsibilities: Greets and welcomes visitors; lets staff know appointments are in the office. Follows up on guests waiting in lobby. Answers and directs phone calls. Updates Electronic Health Records (EHR) for designated appointments to include: intakes, clinic appointments, client demographics, etc. Inputs medical records/chart information into EHR. Maintains and organizes files and records. Provides documents to director and shift support staff as needed, requested. Start the admissions paperwork for new clients. Input data into respective database. Assists with the discharge process, as needed. Does routine cleaning in lobby and common areas as directed. Scans, copies, faxes, types requested documents as directed by supervisor. Rotates lunch to ensure front desk coverage, maintaining 2 (two) staff during clinic hours as much as possible. Performs other assigned duties as directed. Qualifications Qualifications: Graduate of high school or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred. Two (2) years of experience in secretarial work.

Responsibilities: Facilitate treatment, provide follow-up services, and ensure continuity of appropriate care to severely emotionally disturbed and seriously mentally ill individuals who may be at risk of hospitalization or re-hospitalization. Duties: Obtain and maintain proper certification to perform CSS, taking full ownership of this process. This includes completing required annual training, maintaining supportive documentation, and submitting applications independently and timely. Meet the set productivity requirement by planning ahead, developing a schedule, and seeking support from office manager and/or CSS Director when deficiencies are anticipated. Provide case management services for the clients who meet the criteria for Community Support Services Provide ongoing assessment of clients' needs and develop appropriate treatment planning. Coordinate case management and mental health center services provided to clients, with services provided by other agencies. Provide supportive counseling to clients and their families as needed. Provide assistance to CSS clients in making applications for benefits and assistance. Provide assistance to clients regarding housing. Provide assistance to clients in securing medications and developing medication management plan. Assure access for CSS clients (when needed) to receive mental health and other community services. Provide home visits as determined by the level of need of each client. Provide advocacy services for CSS clients. Provide family counseling and education concerning mental illness to family members of CSS clients. Maintain a case load as assigned including proper documentation and paperwork. Attend meetings and training related to CSS as designated by the Director of Community Support Services including weekly staffing meetings at North Mississippi State Hospital. Complete and turn into the Director of Community Support Services any reports as requested. Complete and turn in progress notes daily in electronic medical record system to Supervisor. Attend to tasks related to loss prevention such as verifying active Medicaid via Envision, ensuring appropriate prior authorization is in place, and communicating any payor changes with the treatment team and billing department prior to service provision. Attend and actively participate in supervisory meetings as requested including office staffing and treatment teams. Participate in grant specific activities, including, but not limited to assisting with continuation of funding requests, meeting program objectives within funding restraints, coordinating and reporting on Outpatient Commitment Orders, compiling and submitting any reports requested by DMH, actively engaging in networking opportunities with area hospitals and AMAP team. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Ability to relate effectively to severely mentally ill individuals. Have transportation, hold a valid driver's license, have automobile insurance, and have a safe driving record Must have, and maintain, a Communicare insurable driving record

The Director of Outreach is responsible for growing, shaping,and maintaining a Communicare's reputation and brand. This includes identifying media opportunities, maintaining existing media relations, and promoting positive public awareness of the company and mental health through external communications. Responsibilities: Develop and implement outreach campaigns around the topics associated with mental health and substance abuse. Collaborate with the administrative staff in order to ensure appropriate information is being distributed. Prepare and distribute press releases Write and record outreach radio ads Organize outreach events within the communities we serve. Organize outreach activities at state level conferences. Seek outreach events throughout the region to ensure knowledge of the services we provide as well as reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and substance abuse. Create outreach material to be printed and distributed, including using graphic design software. Maintain outreach item inventory and ensure that all offices within the region have access to inventory Maintain all social media platforms ensuring relevant, daily content is published Maintain and grow relationships with other media outlets throughout the region to ensure news coverage at events, both prints and other events. Develop and maintain positive business relationships with other agencies throughout the region. Train organizations about mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention using evidenced based training curriculum. Maintain training calendar for all outside outreach training. Ensure that training packets are created, ensuring appropriate outreach items are included in all packets. Creating and maintaining an internal employee newsletter highlighting specific programs throughout the agency. Creating and distributing external newsletter through a newsletter program such as MailChimp- this will include maintaining an accurate email contact list Ensure collection of letters of support from key stakeholders throughout the community when administration prepares a new grant application Ensuring web content is accurate/relevant, and working with web designers to ensure the website is working appropriately. Creation of monthly blog posts to help bring awareness of programs that are offered by Communicare and to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and substance abuse. Extensive travel throughout the region will be necessary with some travel throughout the state Help ensure all federal data associated with training is collected and reported appropriately. Be the main contact for NSPR until the contract expires Be able to adjust to cultrual norms based on the audience to whom you are presenting. Qualifications Qualifications: Minimum bachelor's in journalism, public health, graphic design, or something similar. Preferred master's in public health, public relations, marketing, or journalism. Understanding of mental illness and substance abuse Ability use multiple social media platforms Experience or comfort with public speaking Reliable transportation Pass a Communicare background check and drug screen

Provides general oversight of the Supported Employment Program to ensure that objectives are met. Ensures that the Supported Employment Specialists effectively carry out all phases of employment services including Intake, Engagement, Assessment, Job placement, Job coaching, and Follow-along supports. Responsible for no more than ten supported employment specialists. Conduct weekly supported employment supervision meetings and attend clinical treatment team(s) as needed. Communicates with mental health treatment team leaders to ensure that services are integrated, to problem solve programmatic issues, and to be a champion for the value of work. Reviews current client outcomes with employment specialists and sets goals to improve program performance at least quarterly. Accompanies employment specialists, who are new or having difficulty with job development into the field monthly to improve skills by observing, modeling, and giving feedback on skills. Document services provided in accordance with Communicare, DMH, and Medicaid regulations. Submit any reports requested in a timely manner Attend and successfully complete any orientation, staff development activities, other trainings as required by Communicare, the Department of Mental Health, or other oversight agencies. Screen each referral to ensure timely response follow through. Conduct outreach activities with agency staff and area employers. Work under the supervision/monitoring of the Clinical Director or other supervisor as designated. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications: Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree with relevant work/school experience preferred. Must obtain any certification as required by DMH and maintain it continuously throughout employment. Must have at least a bachelor's degree in a field related to working with individuals with serious mental illness and relevant work/school experience preferred. Must obtain any certification as required by DMH and maintain it continuously throughout employment. Must be CPI certified or able to complete CPI training and any other training required by DMH and Communicare Ability to perform the responsibilities of the job as listed above. Ability to relate positively to individuals who are served through the Supported Employment Program Pass a background check. Must have transportation or access to transportation. A current valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment

Responsibilities for Direct Care Worker: The Supervised Living Direct Support Professional will provide direct care for individuals who are designated as ID/DD who live in the supervised living program. Services provided will include: Assistance and acquisition, retention, or improvement in social self-help, socialization, and other adaptive skills that enhance social development and skills in performing activities of daily living (i.e. money management, medication management) Meaningful day activities for the Individual to include the acquisition and maintenance of skills, building positive social behavior and interpersonal competence, greater independence and personal choice Community integration activities Maintain responsibility for monitoring and supervising individuals at all times during service provision, whether in a supervised living home, during transporting, or in the community. Serve as a member of the Communicare Treatment Team and participate in team meetings as required Perform other duties as assigned. Work under the supervision of the Supervised Living Supervisor or other supervisor as designated. Transport Clients to various activities, appointments, etc. Qualifications Qualifications for a Direct Care Worker: High school diploma or GED. Ability to perform the responsibilities of the job as listed above. Must be CPI certified or able to complete CPI training and any other training required by DMH and Communicare Ability to relate positively to individuals who are served through the Supervised Living program and their families. A current valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment. Must be able to provide transportation to individuals being served

Communicare is seeking a motivated and creative Public Health Outreach Specialist to support our mission of promoting accessible mental health, primary health, and substance use services throughout our six counties (Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate, and Yalobusha). This individual will serve as a key representative of Communicare at community events and play an active role in developing and executing communication initiatives that strengthen awareness of our programs and services. Key Responsibilities: Represent Communicare at community outreach events, health fairs, schools, and partner organizations to promote our behavioral health, primary care, and substance use services. Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners, organizations, and stakeholders to enhance outreach efforts. Collaborate with the Director of Public Relations and Outreach to develop, plan, and execute outreach campaigns that align with Communicare's goals and initiatives. Assist with the creation and coordination of internal and external communications, including social media, traditional media, and digital media content. Contribute to the planning, strategy, and execution of marketing and communication campaigns. Create engaging visual and written content to support public education, awareness, and service promotion. Track and report outreach activities, engagement, and campaign performance. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public health, communications, marketing, or a related field preferred. Demonstrated experience in community outreach, public engagement, or health promotion. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or similar) required. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent the organization professionally in public settings. Experience managing or contributing to social media, digital marketing, and media campaigns. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams. Must provide a portfolio showcasing relevant design and communication work. Must be able to work in person and attend community events as required, including occasional evenings or weekends. Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities: Assist Support Services Supervisor in general activities of the program. Provide direct care and supervision to residents. Be responsible for access to community resources. Facilitate recreational activities, including transporting residents as appropriate. Dispense medications as prescribed. Help insure safe living environment for all residents. Assist with management of unstructured time. Help enforce program guidelines. Secure appropriate medical treatment in cases of emergency. Keep records as assigned, such as behavior reports. Supervise and assist residents with daily living skills as needed, such as, but not limited to cooking, laundry, and chores. Perform monthly fire drills. Serve as liaison between residents and needed services. Fill in for other staff as needed and assigned by the coordinator. Communicate with guardians and family members regarding residents as needed under the direction of a supervisor. Screen and monitor all visitors to the facility. Perform other duties as assigned. Man facility phone service and handle referral of all emergency calls to appropriate Communicare crisis staff. Benefits for full time Shift Support include: Medical Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance Dental/Vision/Term Life/Cancer coverage available Retirement Plan 403-B 403-B matching 11 Holidays per year 15 Annual Leave days per year (18 days after 3 years of employment) 15 Sick Leave per year Professional Development leave Jury leave Military leave Qualifications Requirements Qualifications: High school or equivalent. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to relate positively to Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation clients and their families. Valid Mississippi driver's license, personal auto liability insurance, and insurable driving record (if required - discretionary) Acceptable criminal background check.

Responsibilities for Mental Health Tech: Assist clinical team in the general activities of the program. Orient new individuals into the program by reviewing the schedule and ensuring their needs are met, when appropriate Provide direct care and supervision to individuals receiving services. Facilitate recreational activities, including board games, movies, cards, etc. Help ensure a safe living environment for all residents, to include cleaning and other housekeeping duties as requested. Assist with management of unstructured time. Help enforce program schedule and program rules. Maintain accurate and up to date records on assigned individuals, such as behavior reports. Supervise and assist residents with daily living skills as needed. Wash linens and fill all hygiene boxes. Ensure orientation packets are available for all new individuals coming in for treatment. Assist staff in the admission process Fill in for other staff as needed and assigned by the Coordinator. Man facility phone service and handle referral of all emergency calls to appropriate Communicare crisis staff. Provide administrative assistance when requested such as scanning documents and filing them into the chart in the EHR, making copies, etc. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Good oral and written communication skills. Acceptable criminal background check.

Responsibilities: 1. Provide transportation to Communicare clients as directed. 2. Operate Communicare vehicles and personal automobile as directed to transport clients. 3. Conduct ongoing monitoring and adjustment of client pickup/drop off routes to maintain most efficient use of time and resources. 4. Conduct and document daily inspection of Communicare vans as directed. 5. Arrange and document routine maintenance and needed repairs on vans as directed. 6. Maintain vans in required condition in accordance with Department of Mental Health standards with regard to equipment, such as fire extinguishers, and supplies, such as first aid kits. 7. Follow all Communicare regulations with regard to van operation. 8. Interact with Communicare clients in a supportive and therapeutic manner as instructed by supervisors. 9. Function as an integral part of the PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) treatment team. Lead and assist in unit work as directed by supervisors. 10.Work a schedule determined by the PSR coordinator that best fits the needs of the department. 11.Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor. Qualifications Qualifications: High school graduate or Equivalent. Insurable driving record, valid Driver's License. Have access to reliable transportation and acceptable insurance on that vehicle. Acceptable criminal background check. Ability to work effectively and compassionately with individuals who have psychiatric conditions. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a treatment team and follow supervisory directions.

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing primary care to patients of all ages, from infancy to adulthood. You'll work collaboratively with other healthcare providers to deliver quality care and improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities: - Conduct patient assessments, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans - Develop and implement patient care plans, including prescribing medications and other treatments - Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as blood work and x-rays - Educate patients and their families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care techniques - Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care - Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality - Participate in quality improvement activities Qualifications Requirements: - Master's degree in nursing and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner - Active state nursing license and DEA registration - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers - Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

The RN is responsible for managing and directing the medical clinics at the various office locations. This requires meeting with clients, consulting with physicians, completing reports and other consultations with other professionals in the office, and general office management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Monitoring client progress and problems between medication clinics and reporting relevant findings to the psychiatrist/physician. Counsel clients on the importance of following the medication regimen and observe client's response to medication. Providing various forms of therapy (individual, group, family, marital) as appropriate to the level of training. Complete reports, records, logs, and other required data as required for client records. Coordinating all activities regarding required nursing duties and responsibilities. Consulting with other staff members regarding clinical cases and issues. Assisting the psychiatrist/physician during medication clinics. Participating in consultation and education activities. Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor. Conduct in-service training sessions for staff. Attending administrative and clinical staffing. Receiving clinical supervision. Conducting intakes. Benefits for full time registered nurses include: Medical Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance Dental/Vision/Term Life/Cancer coverage available Retirement Plan 403-B 403-B matching 11 Holidays per year 15 Annual Leave days per year (18 days after 3 years of employment) 15 Sick Leave per year Professional Development leave Jury leave Military leave Qualifications Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Valid MS driver's license, personal auto, liability insurance and insurable driving record. Maintain a valid nursing license throughout employment. Ability to relate to mental health and substance abuse clients. Ability to work independently and accept supervision. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.

Responsibilities of Community Support Specialist: Obtain and maintain proper certification to perform CSS, taking full ownership of this process. This includes completing required annual training, maintaining supportive documentation, and submitting applications independently and timely. Meet the set productivity requirement by planning ahead, developing a schedule, and seeking support from the office manager and/or CSS Director when deficiencies are anticipated. Provide case management services for the clients who meet the criteria for Community Support Services (CSS). Provide ongoing assessment of clients' needs and develop appropriate treatment planning. Coordinate case management and mental health center services provided to clients, with services provided by other agencies. Provide supportive counseling to clients and their families as needed. Provide assistance to CSS clients in making applications for benefits and assistance. 8. Provide assistance to clients regarding housing. Provide assistance to clients in securing medications and developing medication management plan. 10. Assure access for CSS clients (when needed) to receive mental health and other community services. Provide home visits as determined by the level of need of each client. Provide advocacy services for CSS clients. Provide family counseling and education concerning mental illness to family members of CSS clients. 14. Maintain a case load as assigned including proper documentation and paperwork. Attend meetings and training related to CSS as designated by the Director of Community Support Services. Complete and turn in to the Director of Community Support Services any reports as requested. Complete and turn in progress notes daily in the electronic medical record system to Supervisor. 18. Attend to tasks related to loss prevention such as verifying active Medicaid via Envision, ensuring appropriate prior authorization is in place, and communicating any payer changes with the treatment team and billing department prior to service provision. Attend and actively participate in supervisory meetings as requested including office staffing and treatment teams. Perform after hours duties related to the on-call crisis team as assigned by Mobile Crisis Team Coordinator and Director of Community Support Services. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications of a Community Support Specialist: Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Ability to relate effectively to severely mentally ill individuals. Have transportation, hold a valid driver's license, have automobile insurance, and have a safe driving record. Must have, and maintain, a Communicare insurable driving record.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide evidence-based services while maintaining fidelity to promote continuity of care for the individual served. Provide services in the individual's residence or other places in the community as appropriate. Arrange for medication evaluation, management, and monitoring. Appropriately utilizes and accepts clinical supervision to provide the highest quality mental health care possible. Maintain an active caseload as directed by the supervisor. Meet all Communicare, Department of Mental Health, and Division of Medicaid standards and policies regarding patient care and documentation. Provide timely services and documentation as directed and meet productivity requirements. Work efficiently in Communicare's Electronic Health Record system. Attend and or conduct meetings and training as assigned. Successfully complete training in crisis intervention such as CPI, suicide prevention, pre-evaluation screenings for civil commitments, RELIAS, and other trainings as deemed necessary by Communicare and the Department of Mental Health. Assist in collecting and maintaining data as needed or required. Serve as a member of Communicare's treatment team. Provide rapid response crisis services, intakes, and therapy services as directed by the supervisor. Assess home/family situations as it relates to the client's needs and work directly with the Family to ensure that the family is participating in treatment. Participate in conferences and or meeting with referral sources or other outside agencies pertinent to the individual treatment plan. Work closely with other programs in Communicare to maintain continuity of care and to ensure that there is a coordinated system of care. Establish and or maintain referral bases within the community. Benefits for full time employees include: Medical Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance Dental/Vision/Term Life/Cancer coverage available Retirement Plan 403-B 403-B matching 11 Holidays per year 15 Annual Leave days per year (18 days after 3 years of employment) 15 Sick Leave per year Professional Development leave Jury leave Military leave Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree and license or certification in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or other related behavioral health care fields preferred. If not already licensed or certified must be eligible for licensure or Department of Mental Health certification within thirty days. Pass a Communicare background check and drug screen. Communicare is a drug-free workplace. Ability to perform the responsibilities of the position as described above. Ability to work independently. Ability to relate positively to individuals who are referred to Communicare, their families, other staff members, members of the community, and staff from other agencies. Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the catchment area and to trainings and meetings in other locations outside the catchment area as needed. A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment.

Communicare is a community mental health center in North Central Mississippi that serves Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate and Yalobusha counties. Communicare offers specialized treatment services for adults with serious mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbances, individuals with substance abuse disorders and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Because we are the people who care, Communicare offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including health protection plans, income protection, and paid time off. Our popular benefits: Medical Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance Dental/Vision/Term Life/Cancer coverage available Retirement Plan 403-B 403-B matching 11 Holidays per year 15 Annual Leave days per year (18 days after 3 years of employment) 15 Sick Leave per year Professional Development leave Jury leave Military leave Communicare is currently seeking a Registered Nurse at our Crisis Stabilization Unit in Panola County. Responsibilities: Coordinating all activities regarding required nursing duties and responsibilities, Assisting the psychiatrist/physician during medication clinics, Monitoring client progress and problems between medication clinics and reporting relevant findings to the psychiatrist/physician. Counsel clients on the importance of following medication regimen and observe client's response to medication. Complete reports, records, logs and other required data as required for client records, Conduct in-service training sessions for staff. Conducting intakes. Attending administrative and clinical staffing. Providing various forms of therapy (individual, group, family, marital) as appropriate to level of training. Receiving clinical supervision. Participating in consultation and education activities. Consulting with other staff members regarding clinical cases and issues. Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor. Qualifications Qualifications: Registered Nurse with verified degree and current license to practice nursing in Mississippi. Such licensure must be maintained continuously throughout employment at Communicare. Must work effectively with clients suffering from psychiatric conditions, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse and addiction. Experience in these fields preferred. Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting. Ability to accept supervision and work toward Communicare program goals. Valid Mississippi driver's license and transportation, with insurable driving record and liability insurance. Acceptable criminal background check. Pass drug screen; Communicare is a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities of Community Support Specialist: Obtain and maintain proper certification to perform CSS, taking full ownership of this process. This includes completing required annual training, maintaining supportive documentation, and submitting applications independently and timely. Meet the set productivity requirement by planning ahead, developing a schedule, and seeking support from the office manager and/or CSS Director when deficiencies are anticipated. Provide case management services for the clients who meet the criteria for Community Support Services (CSS). Provide ongoing assessment of clients' needs and develop appropriate treatment planning. Coordinate case management and mental health center services provided to clients, with services provided by other agencies. Provide supportive counseling to clients and their families as needed. Provide assistance to CSS clients in making applications for benefits and assistance. 8. Provide assistance to clients regarding housing. Provide assistance to clients in securing medications and developing medication management plan. 10. Assure access for CSS clients (when needed) to receive mental health and other community services. Provide home visits as determined by the level of need of each client. Provide advocacy services for CSS clients. Provide family counseling and education concerning mental illness to family members of CSS clients. 14. Maintain a case load as assigned including proper documentation and paperwork. Attend meetings and training related to CSS as designated by the Director of Community Support Services. Complete and turn in to the Director of Community Support Services any reports as requested. Complete and turn in progress notes daily in the electronic medical record system to Supervisor. 18. Attend to tasks related to loss prevention such as verifying active Medicaid via Envision, ensuring appropriate prior authorization is in place, and communicating any payer changes with the treatment team and billing department prior to service provision. Attend and actively participate in supervisory meetings as requested including office staffing and treatment teams. Perform after hours duties related to the on-call crisis team as assigned by Mobile Crisis Team Coordinator and Director of Community Support Services. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications of a Community Support Specialist: Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Ability to relate effectively to severely mentally ill individuals. Have transportation, hold a valid driver's license, have automobile insurance, and have a safe driving record. Must have, and maintain, a Communicare insurable driving record.

Responsibilities for Mental Health Therapist: The Children's Therapist is charged with the delivery of outpatient mental health services in a school and community setting (e.g., individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy etc.). The therapist completes all required clinical assessments and is responsible for the clinical oversight and clinical interventions directed by the crisis management plan and the individualized service plan. The therapist works as a member of an interdisciplinary team made up of school staff, mental health providers, and caregivers. Performance Responsibilities Summary: Provide evidence-based services while maintaining fidelity to promote continuity of care for individual served. Provide services in the individual's residence or other places in the community as appropriate. Arrange for medication evaluation, management, and monitoring. Appropriately utilizes and accepts clinical supervision to provide the highest quality mental health care possible. Maintain an active caseload as directed by supervisor. Meet all Communicare, Department of Mental Health, and Division of Medicaid standards and policies regarding patient care and documentation. Provide timely services and documentation as directed and meet productivity requirements. Work efficiently in Communicare's Electronic Health Record system. Attend and or conduct meetings and trainings as assigned. Successfully complete training in crisis intervention such as CPI, suicide prevention, pre-evaluation screenings for civil commitments, RELIAS, and other trainings as deemed necessary by Communicare and the Department of Mental Health. Assist in collecting and maintaining data as needed or required. Serve as a member of Communicare's treatment team. Provide rapid response crisis services, intakes, and therapy services as directed by supervisor. Assess home/family situations as it relates to the client's needs and work directly with the Family to ensure that the family is participating in treatment. Participate in conferences and or meeting with referral sources or other outside agencies pertinent to the individual treatment plan. Work closely with other programs in Communicare to maintain continuity of care and to ensure that there is a coordinated system of care. Establish and or maintain referral bases within the community. Complete other tasks as required by supervisor. Qualifications Requirements Master's Degree and license or certification in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or other related behavioral health care field preferred. If not already licensed or certified must be eligible for licensure or Department of Mental Health certification within thirty days. Pass a Communicare background check and drug screen. Communicare is a drug-free workplace. Ability to perform the responsibilities of the position as described above. Ability to work independently. Ability to relate positively to individuals who are referred to Communicare, their families, other staff members, members of the community, and staff from other agencies. Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the catchment area and to trainings and meetings in other locations outside the catchment area as needed. A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment.

Communicare is a community mental health center in North Central Mississippi that serves Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate and Yalobusha counties. Communicare offers specialized treatment services for adults with serious mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbances, individuals with substance abuse disorders and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Because we are the people who care, Communicare offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including health protection plans, income protection, and paid time off. Our popular benefits: Medical Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance Dental/Vision/Term Life/Cancer coverage available Retirement Plan 403-B 403-B matching 11 Holidays per year 15 Annual Leave days per year (18 days after 3 years of employment) 15 Sick Leave per year Professional Development leave Jury leave Military leave Communicare is currently seeking a Registered Nurse at our Crisis Stabilization Unit in Panola County. Responsibilities: Coordinating all activities regarding required nursing duties and responsibilities, Assisting the psychiatrist/physician during medication clinics, Monitoring client progress and problems between medication clinics and reporting relevant findings to the psychiatrist/physician. Counsel clients on the importance of following medication regimen and observe client's response to medication. Complete reports, records, logs and other required data as required for client records, Conduct in-service training sessions for staff. Conducting intakes. Attending administrative and clinical staffing. Providing various forms of therapy (individual, group, family, marital) as appropriate to level of training. Receiving clinical supervision. Participating in consultation and education activities. Consulting with other staff members regarding clinical cases and issues. Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor. Qualifications Qualifications: Registered Nurse with verified degree and current license to practice nursing in Mississippi. Such licensure must be maintained continuously throughout employment at Communicare. Must work effectively with clients suffering from psychiatric conditions, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse and addiction. Experience in these fields preferred. Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting. Ability to accept supervision and work toward Communicare program goals. Valid Mississippi driver's license and transportation, with insurable driving record and liability insurance. Acceptable criminal background check. Pass drug screen; Communicare is a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities of Community Support Specialist: Obtain and maintain proper certification to perform CSS, taking full ownership of this process. This includes completing required annual training, maintaining supportive documentation, and submitting applications independently and timely. Meet the set productivity requirement by planning ahead, developing a schedule, and seeking support from the office manager and/or CSS Director when deficiencies are anticipated. Provide case management services for the clients who meet the criteria for Community Support Services (CSS). Provide ongoing assessment of clients' needs and develop appropriate treatment planning. Coordinate case management and mental health center services provided to clients, with services provided by other agencies. Provide supportive counseling to clients and their families as needed. Provide assistance to CSS clients in making applications for benefits and assistance. 8. Provide assistance to clients regarding housing. Provide assistance to clients in securing medications and developing medication management plan. 10. Assure access for CSS clients (when needed) to receive mental health and other community services. Provide home visits as determined by the level of need of each client. Provide advocacy services for CSS clients. Provide family counseling and education concerning mental illness to family members of CSS clients. 14. Maintain a case load as assigned including proper documentation and paperwork. Attend meetings and training related to CSS as designated by the Director of Community Support Services. Complete and turn in to the Director of Community Support Services any reports as requested. Complete and turn in progress notes daily in the electronic medical record system to Supervisor. 18. Attend to tasks related to loss prevention such as verifying active Medicaid via Envision, ensuring appropriate prior authorization is in place, and communicating any payer changes with the treatment team and billing department prior to service provision. Attend and actively participate in supervisory meetings as requested including office staffing and treatment teams. Perform after hours duties related to the on-call crisis team as assigned by Mobile Crisis Team Coordinator and Director of Community Support Services. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications of a Community Support Specialist: Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Ability to relate effectively to severely mentally ill individuals. Have transportation, hold a valid driver's license, have automobile insurance, and have a safe driving record. Must have, and maintain, a Communicare insurable driving record.