RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide evidence-based services while maintaining fidelity to promote continuity of care for the individual served. Provide services in the individual's residence or other places in the community as appropriate.Arrange for medication evaluation, management, and monitoring.Appropriately utilizes and accepts clinical supervision to provide the highest quality mental health care possible.Maintain an active caseload as directed by the supervisor.Meet all Communicare, Department of Mental Health, and Division of Medicaid standards and policies regarding patient care and documentation. Provide timely services and documentation as directed and meet productivity requirements.Work efficiently in Communicare's Electronic Health Record system.Attend and or conduct meetings and training as assigned. Successfully complete training in crisis intervention such as CPI, suicide prevention, pre-evaluation screenings for civil commitments, RELIAS, and other trainings as deemed necessary by Communicare and the Department of Mental Health.Assist in collecting and maintaining data as needed or required. Serve as a member of Communicare's treatment team.Provide rapid response crisis services, intakes, and therapy services as directed by the supervisor. Assess home/family situations as it relates to the client's needs and work directly with the Family to ensure that the family is participating in treatment.Participate in conferences and or meeting with referral sources or other outside agencies pertinent to the individual treatment plan.Work closely with other programs in Communicare to maintain continuity of care and to ensure that there is a coordinated system of care.Establish and or maintain referral bases within the community.QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree and license or certification in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or other related behavioral health care fields preferred. If not already licensed or certified must be eligible for licensure or Department of Mental Health certification within thirty days.Pass a Communicare background check and drug screen. Communicare is a drug-free workplace.Ability to perform the responsibilities of the position as described above.Ability to work independently. Ability to relate positively to individuals who are referred to Communicare, their families, other staff members, members of the community, and staff from other agencies.Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the catchment area and to trainings and meetings in other locations outside the catchment area as needed. A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment.PIc116078bdce8-9401
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Assist Support Services Supervisor in general activities of the program.Provide direct care and supervision to residents.Be responsible for access to community resources.Facilitate recreational activities, including transporting residents as appropriate.Dispense medications as prescribed.Help insure safe living environment for all residents.Assist with management of unstructured time.Help enforce program guidelines.Secure appropriate medical treatment in cases of emergency.Keep records as assigned, such as behavior reports.Supervise and assist residents with daily living skills as needed, such as, but not limited to cooking, laundry, and chores.Perform monthly fire drills.Serve as liaison between residents and needed services.Fill in for other staff as needed and assigned by the coordinator.Communicate with guardians and family members regarding residents as needed under the direction of a supervisor.Screen and monitor all visitors to the facility.Perform other duties as assigned.Man facility phone service and handle referral of all emergency calls to appropriate Communicare crisis staff.Qualifications:
High school or equivalent.Good oral and written communication skills.Ability to relate positively to Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation clients and their families.Valid Mississippi driver's license, personal auto liability insurance, and insurable driving record (if required - discretionary)Acceptable criminal background check.PI7f49c5f9ac1c-9382
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