Rehabilitation Coordinator Full time (63331)

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas•Milford Mill, MD

1d•$45,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Rehabilitation Manager the Rehabilitation Coordinator is responsible for monitoring client progress, scheduling medical appointments, and providing clinical support services. The Rehabilitation Coordinator is also responsible for participating in the assessment of individuals for service needs and for the development and implementation of the individual's rehabilitation service plan.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, or a related field or licensure as a Registered Nurse and two years of working in a mental health and/or social services field is required.
or
A combination of post high school education and experience working in mental health and/or social services which totals three years may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree or RN licensure.
Requires the ability to provide individualized services to persons who are mentally ill.
Driving and/or transporting clients is a responsibility of the position.
The ability to multitasks and handle a non-traditional work environment.
The ability to be a self-started and work independently with limited supervision at times.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook Email, and other systems i.e. electronic medical records etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience with treatment planning and writing, client assessment, the provision of rehabilitative services, the monitoring of service delivery and clinical documentation is preferred.
Bilingual in any language a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of effective Individualized Residential Rehabilitation Plans for persons with chronic mental illness in compliance with state and agency policies and procedures under the direction of the Rehabilitation Director.
Serves as a liaison and consultant to residential providers, mental health professionals, medical staff, community agency workers, family, care providers and others involved in program planning, conflict resolution and on-going clinical support, as directed.
Evaluates client performances and makes recommendations for referrals.
Participates in service delivery to promote client progress. Coordinates services with other community agencies and participates as required in joint planning, assessment, and service delivery.
Monitors overall client progress and prepares reports as directed. Communicates progress summary to appropriate staff and with client consent, other persons involved in client's treatment program.
Provides crisis intervention services as necessary.
Works with advisory groups and human service planning agencies to develop and improve service and integration opportunities for persons with chronic mental illness.
Establishes and monitors client records as required by regulating agencies.
Participates in the fee determination and billing processes and in the collection of fees.
Conducts and attends in-house, program, staff, and training meetings as required.
As directed, serves as a liaison to clients temporarily being served by inpatient facilities or detention centers and when appropriate, participates in the development of aftercare plans.
Implements VOA Policies and Procedures and assures program compliance with state regulations.
Participates in the development of discharge plans and provides follow along services as required.