ESMI Team

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery•Lorain, OH

4d•$19 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

The FIRST/ESMI Team is a multidisciplinary treatment approach that provides comprehensive, coordinated, mental health services to persons who experience their first episode of psychosis or a severe mental illness between the ages of 15 and 40, and who have not received treatment for their mental health symptoms more than 18 months prior to working with the team. The FIRST/ESMI TBS Specialist provides a wide range of direct and indirect case management services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness, including assessment of strengths, abilities, needs, desires, preferences, referrals and coordination of services. Services are provided in the office, home, and various locations in the community.

Requirements

A working knowledge of Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Policy and Procedures, including sensitivity and adherence to clients’ rights, confidentiality, and health and safety issues.
Must exhibit sensitivity to different cultures.
Must be able to successfully interact and navigate in all types of facilities and weather conditions.
Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Due to the extensive computer work this individual must be able to sit for extended periods of time and operate required equipment.
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or related field and prior experience preferred.
A High School Diploma and at least 3 years of full-time employment experience working directly with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness will be considered in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree.
Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office.
The necessity for travel in this job requires that the employee possess a valid Ohio driver's license, a clean driving record, have proof of adequate personal automobile insurance, and use of a personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the field of mental health is preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) a plus.
Experience with EHR (Electronic Health Records) a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides/Coordinates crisis intervention as needed with individuals, families, and groups.
Collaborates as appropriate and coordinates care with social service providers, medical care providers, family members, landlords, and other Riveon Mental Health and Recovery staff associated with client's treatment plan.
With clients' participation, implements ITPs to support their optimal functioning in the least restrictive environment in additional settings, services, and levels of care.
Develops and provides solution focused interventions and emotional and behavioral management from evidence-based treatments.
Works with clients to assist in the restoration of social skills to promote effective functioning in work, school, and home, and daily living skills specific to money management, medication self-administration, and utilization of community resources.
Ensures that follow up care is provided in an appropriate and timely manner according to medical necessity.
Participates actively in the Quality and Utilization Management functions, including aspects of care, peer review, client satisfaction, utilization review, standards of care, record review, and outcome indicators.
Completes all necessary documentation to service delivery including written communication inside and outside the Agency.
Completes outcomes within the time-guidelines of their due dates (initial, 6 months and annual). Clinical documentation is completed within the 24 hour guideline and reflects services rendered as well as medical necessity.
Maintains required productivity expectation.
Attends required staff meetings.
Reacts to change and stress productively.
Gets along with others and works as a team.
Performs related administrative duties and special projects.
Maintains proper/professional boundaries with others.
Accepts/Applies instructions and supervision.
Has / Maintains a good on-time and attendance record.
Performs other duties as assigned