Life Skills Coach - Full-Time

Birch Tree Communities • Clarksville, AR

315d • $18

About The Position

The Life Skills Coach provides support services and interventions according to each members' plan of care, during the evenings, overnights, and weekends with a Recovery-oriented, person-centered approach. The Life Skills Coach works within a Treatment Team and under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional and Program Supervisor to provide clinically appropriate activities while assuring that all members receive services/interventions as prescribed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required but prefer Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Must possess a valid and current driver's license.
• Certified as a QBHP.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of the mental health system and working with persons with serious mental illness or caring for individuals with special needs.
• Proficient computer skills and basic knowledge of Word and Excel programs.
• Honest, dependable, self-motivated, and dedicated to Birch Tree Values and Mission.
• Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Complete QBHP/CSSP certification and complete mandated continuing education training once per 12-month period to maintain QBHP/CSSP certification.
• Complete Face to Face MHP Supervision every 14 days with a minimum of 12 contacts every 90 days and Monthly Observed Intervention 1x monthly.
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, sweeping, mopping, cooking meals, kitchen clean up, bathroom cleaning, etc.
• Read and understand the members' plan of care to effectively provide services based on their goals.
• Work shifts assigned based on the needs of the members and/or branch.
• Maintain open communication with supervisor and branch leadership.
• Submit all required documentation by the end of every shift.
• Ensure documentation meets standards and shows that the LSC is providing services based on the members POC.
• Maintain healthy relationships with members, respecting appropriate boundaries.
• Transport members in company vehicles ensuring safe driving practices.
• Complete temperature logs when required.
• Ensure observation of self-administration of medication occurs during each shift worked.
• Have knowledge of Birch Tree Communities policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Attend weekly supervisions and monthly observed interventions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• PPO Plan
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) employee only coverage provided at no cost
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO accrues every pay period starting with first fully completed pay cycle after 90 days)
• 401(k) double match offered up to 4%
• Short-term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Supplemental life
• Accident

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED