MHS I, DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM (PSR)

COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC • Cutler Bay, FL

67d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

To provide socialization, educational, occupational, and recreational services to Day Treatment clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral Science or related field.
• At least 6 months experience providing human/social services to clients.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association, and other certifications provided by CHI.
• Diagnostic and intervention skills and abilities in working with chronic mental health clients.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinate occupational, recreational, social and educational activities for clients.
• Implements and coordinates occupational, recreational, social and educational activities for clients.
• Supervises clients while they engage in Day Treatment activities.
• Assists clients in resolving minor daily living dilemmas.
• Keeps attendance records of clients.
• Uses community resources in planning client activities.
• Keeps updated files on community resources.
• Teaches daily living skills to clients.
• Makes daily entries in client’s chart describing their progress.
• Develops and updates clients’ treatment plans on a regular (6 months) and as needed basis.
• Assists clients in procuring special events/transportation tickets.
• Notifies Case Managers of deterioration in their clients’ mental and/or physical condition.
• Participates in routine and episodic staff’s evaluations of clients’ development/progress.
• Participates in staff meetings and follow through with assignments given.
• Facilitates continuum of care and advocacy functions for clients.
• Maintains a patient care load ratio of 1-10 consisting principally of clients with chronic mental illness who may be in need of supportive Day Treatment Mental Health Services.
• Completes all administrative and statistical reports as needed.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Activities and Peer Reviews as required.
• Attends in-service and seminars to improve knowledge and skills in regard to position.
• Submits reports on a timely manner as requested by supervisor.
• Coordinates transportation needs of patients.
• Maintains strong interpersonal relationship with peers and other departmental colleagues.
• Completes documentation on behalf of the client within prescribed time frame.
• Adheres to BHCC’s Policies and Procedures.
• Attends mandatory in-service training within prescribed time frame.
• Participates in student education activities.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient information, records and other sensitive information.
• Communicates and solves problems through the proper chain of command.
• Provides services in a sensitive, non-judgmental, and non-discriminatory manner to a diverse population.
• Responds to administrative/special task assignments.
• Is receptive to constructive feedback from supervisors and peer.
• Calls and reports to supervisor when absent due to illness and family emergencies.
• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Provides coverage in the absence of peers and maintains collaborative teamwork.
• Maintains flexibility in regard to expected or unexpected changes in the work environment.
• Writes reports of unusual incidences/occurrences within the proper time frame and submits them to the supervisor.
• Maintains 80% productivity monthly.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism.
• Completes B&E (billing and encounter) forms within the same day of intervention.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient charts within the same day of intervention.
• Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level