Part Time Mental Health Professional

Addus HomeCare•Montgomery, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional role provides oversight of the Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities Program and all Mental Health Workers. Responsibilities include marketing this program to case managers, intake completion on new admissions, service admission, and completion of both the mental health assessment and person-centered plan. In this position, excellent communication skills are required in order to effectively chair quarterly meetings for the Human Rights Committee and Basic Assurances Committee. QDDP certification and travel in the field Required. Hours: Part Time: Monday - Friday 10 am to 2 pm. Hours subject to change based on business needs. Location: Addus HomeCare 100 Interstate Park Drive Suite 105 Montgomery, AL 36109

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in a human services field (Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Social Work, or a related field)
A minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is required.
Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) certification Required.
2 years experience as a Mental Health professional working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Must have a satisfactory criminal background check in accordance with State requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and execute change management.
Attention to detail; ability to understand and comply with program/contract policies and procedures.
Build strong internal networks.

Nice To Haves

One year of supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of Person Centered Plans and Individual Service Plans in cooperation with outside client supports
Write the Individual Service Plans (ISPs) as required.
Develop goals and objectives to enhance each individual's strengths and provide training, support, and resources necessary to maximize their adaptive functioning
Assess each individual's habilitation potential including, but not limited to, their strengths, needs, and interests
Provide program methods and monitor staff implementation while evaluating the individual's response to support provided and modifies programs as needed
Coordinate with Quality Assurance Manager to provide training for staff in the following areas: habilitation, program implementation, documentation, rights, mandatory reporting on abuse/neglect/ special incidents, and health and safety
Establish staffing guidelines and maintain staffing levels for each program in a timely manner as well as home schedules consistent with clients' needs.
Ensure all necessary data is submitted as scheduled.
Assist in the development and maintenance of Behavior Management Plans
Ensure revisions in training and programs are made and documented if the consumer shows no progress in three (3) months
Ensure training of all residential habilitation staff on policies, procedures, and individual ISPs/behavioral plans, as applicable
Sign all Medicaid waiver paperwork
Conduct staff meetings and provide supervision of client's homes to ensure quality care
On-call responsibilities to include handling staffing or critical issues as they arise
Provide direct care/support and oversee care for adults with developmental disabilities
Maintain positive community relations with social service agencies, community resources, families, and the local neighborhood
Ensure effective employee on-boarding and provide training for staff in the following areas: habilitation, program implementation, documentation, rights, mandatory reporting on abuse/neglect/ special incidents, and health/safety standards
Complete 90-day client supervisory visits
Review all client restrictions at least quarterly, or more often at the request of the client
Track and effectively address all client, family, case manager, and employee complaints
Participate in and attend the Behavior Program Review Committee meetings as needed.
Maintain minutes from all meetings.
Facilitate, encourage and identify client's natural support systems
Inform clients of their rights and responsibilities upon admission and at least annually
Completes all admission documents and the client welcome packet upon entering service with Addus
Track and ensure clients receive annual physicals and annual TB testing.
Maintain all associated documentation in the client's file
Assist the case manager in obtaining and maintaining all hospitalization records for clients
Update client care plans, as needed, with regards to changes in the plan of care, schedule or needs of the clients.
Assist in the processing of employee payroll
Report and investigate all allegations of client abuse, neglect and exploitation