Casual Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS)
About The Position
Responsible for providing various case management, advocacy, outreach, home visitation, and event planning activities for children and families in accordance with their specific needs. Plans and prepares age-appropriate, structured, therapeutic, individual and group activities for children within the therapeutic milieu. Schedules and implements the daily program, including small and large group activities, meals/snack time, behavior management strategies, and transportation (if applicable). Implements children’s individualized treatment plans in collaboration with mental health staff. Manages the behavior of children through the use of approved behavioral management interventions; ensures compliance with children’s needs and service plans; documents incidents, intervention and outcome. Establishes a climate of acceptance that supports and respects gender, each child’s individual personality, physical characteristics and traits, culture, language and ethnic characteristics, family structure and developmental needs and behaviors. Closely supervises children at all times to ensure their safety and prevent accidents. Ensures facilities and equipment are maintained in a clean and safe condition and comply with funding and licensing regulations; ensures supplies are adequate and stored properly, and requisitions more as needed. Maintains all required records and files; utilizes EHRS software to document client contact and interactions; submits all reports, including incidents, as scheduled. Communicates regularly with parents; participates in parent conferences; models developmental and therapeutic interactions and communications to help parents manage their child. Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary group to develop and implement the individualized treatment plan including active participation in clinical and staff meetings, conferences, consultations; shares client information and observations; coordinate needs of clients; and make a positive contribution to the group. Ensures professional growth by participating in self-assessment and annual performance review, continuing education, attending trainings, workshops and events within and outside of the agency, asking for feedback on work performance, reading professional literature, and professional memberships. Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- 2 years of Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related field required.
- Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
- Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
- Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Punctual and dependable attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish/ English bilingual preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- This position may require some travel.
Responsibilities
- Provide case management, advocacy, outreach, home visitation, and event planning activities for children and families.
- Plan and prepare age-appropriate, structured, therapeutic, individual and group activities for children.
- Schedule and implement the daily program, including small and large group activities, meals/snack time, behavior management strategies, and transportation.
- Implement children’s individualized treatment plans in collaboration with mental health staff.
- Manage the behavior of children through the use of approved behavioral management interventions.
- Ensure compliance with children’s needs and service plans; document incidents, intervention and outcome.
- Establish a climate of acceptance that supports and respects individual differences.
- Closely supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and prevent accidents.
- Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained in a clean and safe condition and comply with funding and licensing regulations.
- Maintain all required records and files; utilize EHRS software to document client contact and interactions; submit all reports.
- Communicate regularly with parents; participate in parent conferences; model developmental and therapeutic interactions.
- Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary group to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Ensure professional growth by participating in continuing education, trainings, workshops, and seeking feedback.
Benefits
- Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
- 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
- Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
- Opportunity for growth & advancement
- Professional development & continued training
- Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
