Behavioral Health Medical Facilitator

PathPoint•Santa Barbara, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PathPoint is seeking a full-time Medical Facilitator in Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The Medical Facilitator oversees client medications, provides rehabilitation services and individualized support for adults with behavioral health disorders. Additionally, they serve as the primary counselor or co-counselor for assigned clients. This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 7:45am and 5:30pm.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Psychology or a related field and one year of experience in the mental health field; OR high school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of relevant experience
Must be legally able to bill Medi-Cal
Knowledge of CCL regulations preferred
Teamwork - able to balance team and individual responsibilities
Client-centered focus - Assesses program services to assure that client needs and goals are reflected in the activities
Professionalism - Treats all with respect and works well under pressure
Judgement - able to make decisions and demonstrate sound and accurate judgements in a timely manner
Communication - excellent written and oral communication
Planning & Organization - excellent time management skills
Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, 5 years of driving experience, and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CCL regulations preferred

Responsibilities

Orders clients' medications, Requests PRN authorizations and communicates with psychiatrist or primary care doctor for clients to self-determine their use of as-needed medications.
Observes and facilitates clients taking medications as prescribed.
Documents medication monitoring.
In coordination with clients, develops, implements, and updates individual Action Plans.
Provides ongoing assessment of clients' mental illness symptoms and responses to treatment.
Recognizes and is available to clients in psychiatric crisis or emotional distress.
Assists clients in developing appropriate coping, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
Provides counseling, emotional support, and symptom recognition and management.
Assists clients with healthcare benefits, scheduling medical appointments, maintaining medical records, learning household maintenance, personal hygiene, shopping and cooking skills, money management skills and accessing reliable transportation.
Functions as a positive role model and promotes cooperation and harmony in communal living.