IPR Practitioner

Hope Haven•Spirit Lake, IA

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About The Position

To provide intensive psychiatric rehabilitation (IPR) services to adults with serious mental illness, which may include bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other diagnoses. Services are designed to facilitate a process of systematic change for individuals in the program. The IPR program is intended for individuals who want to make a change and are able to choose from one of the following environments: learning, working, living, and social engagement. IPR’s focus is to promote recovery, full community integration, and quality of life through participation in group and individual sessions.

Requirements

B.A. degree in Human Services Field
One year of experience in working with persons with psychiatric disabilities.
Completion of 60 hours of intensive psychiatric rehabilitation training provided after hire.
Knowledge and understanding of disabilities and effective teaching and training techniques.
Knowledge and understanding of behavior management techniques.
Strong interpersonal/counseling skills.
Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.
Good communication (verbal and written), organizational and leadership skills.
Computer literate or have basic knowledge computer skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
Reliable Transportation.
Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

Prepare and present lesson plans or technology for assigned groups and individual meeting times.
Complete proper documentation within the EHR upon client enrollment, at discharge, after individual and group services, and as needed and/or directed.
Ensure that individuals assigned to you have the necessary documentation in the medical file according to DHS and CARF standards.
Complete all billing authorizations and billing activities in EHR as directed.
Complete authorizations and progress reports in EHR for each individual during authorizations period.
Complete other documentation requirements (i.e. service plan reports, annual reassessment, social history, coping plans) as directed by statue.
Participate in client support team meetings and staff meetings as requested and communicate with and involve significant others in the rehabilitation process, as directly by participant.
Make regular contact with referral sources.
Follow all safety procedures and promote safety measures among team and clients.
Provide and assist in transportation arrangements for IPR participants as needed.
Responsible for maintaining and promoting positive internal and external customer relationships.
Adherence to Hope Haven’s policies, procedures and code of ethics.