Coordinator of rehabilitation services job description

Job DescriptionCommunicare 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.
Communicare is currently seeking a
PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR


The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field. Associate’s degree in the same fields plus experience may be substituted at the discretion of Communicare.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities



Plan and organize the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program as mandated by the Department of Mental Health, Division of Medicaid, and Communicare standards and regulations, under the direction of the Office Supervisor and the Clinical Director of Adult Services. As directed by the Office Supervisor or Clinical Director of Adult Services, implement the required evidence-based practices that constitute the curricula for the PSR Program. Work closely with other members of the treatment team to recruit, screen, and orient new clients for the PSR program as directed by the Office Supervisor. Complete or ensure completion and submission of any required client documentation and billing information, including progress notes, prior authorization forms, attendance rosters, and other data as requested in accordance with DMH, Medicaid, and Communicare policies. Organize and arrange transportation for clients to and from the program, including working closely with the Office Supervisor to plan and modify the routes as necessary for maximum time efficiency. Drive the van as needed to transport clients. Keep needed program materials and supplies available as necessary to maintain program functioning. Provide crisis intervention and other clinical services to Communicare clients as needed and directed. Work with other Communicare staff as part of the clinical treatment team as needed to coordinate and arrange services for PSR clients as indicated on their treatment plans. Supervise other PSR staff, including the van driver and any volunteers or students who may be assigned to the program under the direction of the Office Supervisor. Work under the supervision of the county Office Supervisor and perform other duties as assigned by the Office Supervisor or the Clinical Director of Adult Services.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
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. Satisfactory completion of CPR. Satisfactory completion of CPI within 30 days of employment. Experience in the mental health field is preferred. Valid Mississippi driver’s license of whatever class Communicare requires, transportation with insurance, and insurable driving record to meet Communicare’s insurance company standards must be maintained continuously throughout employment. Ability to relate to Communicare clients and staff in a positive manner. Ability to accept supervision and work toward Communicare goals for the program.


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

This position provides therapy services to patients of all ages, including evaluation and assessment, treatment, education, and consultation to improve patients' abilities to their highest possible level. This position provides services as part of a care team assembled to assure optimal clinical and financial outcomes, under the direction of Essentia Health management and the referring physician.
Education Qualifications:

No educational requirement

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist.

Ideal candidate will either be certified in lymphedema, or willing to become certified within one year, with an interest and enthusiasm in developing a specialty practice in lymphedema services.

The therapist will work at the Essentia Health Therapy & Performance Center, located at the Miller Hill Health Plaza in Duluth, MN.

This position will start at a 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week), scheduled Monday - Friday. The goal of this position is to expand lymphedema services and transition into working full-time, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday - Friday.

No weekends, holidays, or call.

FTE

0.8

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Pay Range

$29.68 - $37.10 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:

Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Mainstream Living provides services designed to enhance opportunities, create success and fulfill dreams. The purpose of the Rehabilitation Coordinator is ensure that members in the Supported Community Living program are receiving care in accordance with their Individualized Program Plan and that the services meet standards defined by the regulating bodies . This includes the provision of direct support services, planning, implementing and designing service components in compliance with the individual program plan. All personnel are expected to promote a safe and welcoming environment that inspires hope and supports members with their individual goals and aspirations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency/HiSet/GED. Two year degree preferred.

Experience: Two years mental health service experience preferred.

Driving: This position requires possession of valid Driver's License, legal driving privileges and ability in the State of Iowa and qualification with Mainstream Living's underwriter as an insurable driver.

Other Certification: n/a

Computer: Basic data entry skills required.

Post hire: Must demonstrate competencies to complete internal training, including training to pass medication.

General: All employees must work diligently to incorporate the spirit and intent of the Mainstream Living's mission, vision and values. This includes respectful communication to all others at all times. Employees must be able to establish a rapport and develop positive relationships with others while conducting self in line with the Mainstream Living's Code of Ethics. Employees must also: demonstrate consistent professional conduct and establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with others; take accountability for own work while demonstrating a willingness to accept responsibility and offer constructive recommendations; demonstrate dependability and flexibility when shift times or duties of the day change; apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; and ensure that the best interest of the members are a top priority at all times.

The Rehabilitation Coordinator position requires good attention to detail and superior organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, with ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately, and maintain mutual comfort level while relating to diversity. Must maintain appropriate boundaries avoiding dual relationships. Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The Rehabilitation Coordinator is a leadership position. This individual must be a stable, mature, professional person capable of working in stressful situations. Must possess good judgment in crisis situations and demonstrate the same and must be flexible, and able to collaborate with the team to develop strategies and systems that resolve problems. Must be able to objectively examine situations and determine appropriate courses of action.

The Rehabilitation Coordinator must both serve as a role model for members and as a representative of the agency; and act as a role model for the company by maintaining positive and professional relationships with members, guardians, staff, case managers and other stakeholders regarding direct service and specific needs of the member.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is considered an essential health care worker position and in the event of an emergency may be required to work one-on-one with members to ensure their safety.

Member related duties :

+ Assure that action steps contained in the individual plan are carried out.

+ Assist to identify individual's skills, needs and interests.

+ Assure that health needs are being met and direct rehabilitative services are provided to persons served on an ongoing basis. This includes both physical and psychological health.

+ Work with families, other providers and agencies in the community.

+ Act as a liaison with other agency departments.

+ Attend and schedule interdisciplinary team meetings.

+ Develop, write, implement and update individual service plans, assessments, behavior support plans, individual goals and social histories.

+ Develop, modify and maintain documentation instruments, e.g. behavioral contracts, checklists, score sheets, etc., needed to evaluate the effectiveness of these plans.

+ Follow medication policies and procedures to include: accuracy of supply, administration, record keeping and self-administration of medication.

+ Provide instruction to the individual as needed to improve understanding of medications, therapeutic intent and adverse reactions.

+ Link individuals with to other support services as needed.

Administrative Duties:

+ Meet billing requirements relating to productivity and timeliness.

+ Address complaints and solves problems.

+ Keep supervisor informed of critical and non-routine events. Communication is constructive, effective and timely.

+ Oversees operation and maintenance of assigned agency vehicles and staff training to assure safety practices and policies are adhered to.

+ Respectfully interactions and communicates with persons receiving services in a manner appropriate to each individual.

+ Communicates positively and respectfully with co-workers, supervisors, employers, professionals, parents, guardians, visitors, etc. while maintaining confidentiality.

+ Follows health and safety practices per agency policies including participation in emergency procedures, drills, proper infection control, accident/injury prevention, etc.

+ Adhere to established agency policies and procedures.

+ Operates Agency vehicles and provides transportation in a safe manner, following all agency policies.

Adherence to Policies and Procedures :

All employees will adhere to Mainstream Living's policies and procedures including but not limited to:

+ Personnel Policies and Policy manuals.

+ Attend and work shifts as scheduled. Adhere to Mainstream Living's Attendance Policies for time off, on-call and attendance to training/staff meetings.

+ Follow medication and medical policy and procedures to include: administration, record keeping, identification of medication, purpose, therapeutic intent and adverse reactions, and self-administration of medication.

+ Follow documentation procedures to include accurate, honest and timely completion.

+ Follow health and safety practices per Mainstream Living's policies including participation in emergency procedures, drills, proper infection control, accident/injury prevention, etc.

+ Follow vehicle policies for safe operation of Mainstream Living's vehicles and safe transport of members/others if in driving position.

+ Keep supervisor informed of critical and non-routine events. Communication is constructive, effective, and timely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable employees with a disability to perform the essential functions .

Physical Demands: While performing this job, employees must be able to meet the physical demands required to complete essential functions of this position and meet member needs in their home environment. Employees will be required to lift 15-25 pounds on a frequent basis. Depending on member needs and in some work locations, employees may be required to assist with ambulation, lifting and transferring of members, generally with the use of adaptive equipment such as gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, mechanical lifts, etc. Thus, there may be times the employee must lift up to 50lbs and rarely up to 100lbs if working in sites with members requiring ambulation assistance.

OSHA CLASSIFICATION

This position is considered a Classification I in regard to jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Additionally, there is possible exposure to cleaning chemicals. Use of appropriate measures is required for every health care provider.

EOE