GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Responsible for providing Mental Health direct care services in accordance with established rules and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Completes comprehensive psycho-social histories and Intake Assessments as assigned, meeting all compliance requirements.
2. Completes all compliance documentation, including but not limited to: Diagnostic Evaluation; Master Treatment Plans; Plan of Care Reviews; Progress Notes, YOQ's; billable service records; Intake documentation; and other documentation required.
3. Responsible for the timely submission of all required compliance documentation according to established policies.
4. Provides direct mental health services including: Intake Assessments; Individual Therapy; Group Therapy; Collateral Intervention; Professional Intervention; Crisis Intervention / Stabilization; Family Therapy; and, other authorized services.
5. Meets or exceeds minimum weekly established or revised production goals for reimbursable billing.
6. Initiates and coordinates emergency hospitalization as required and coordination of follow up care.
7. Coordinates efforts to provide mental health services in conjunction with other providers.
8. Provides oversight to Mental health Para-Professionals working with mutually assigned clients to ensure therapeutic compliance with therapist treatment plan.
9. Provides consistent coordination with internal and external components at the assigned work location.
10. Coordinates with the Psychiatrist, APN, and RN's in client care relative to periodic consultation, annual review, medication management, or other needs.
11. Maintains effective communication with clients, parents, guardians, DHS, juvenile justice, school personnel, and others involved in coordination of care needs.
12. Provides clinical rotation as required; Provides after-hours, weekend on-call for emergency services when necessary or required.
13. Meets all regulatory and licensure requirements mandating availability for emergency services and coordination.
14. Maintains consistent reporting to the Director of Mental Health Services.
15. Interfaces with departmental employees in the coordination of required documentation.
16. Attends School functions; PTA; IAP meetings.
17. Provides site based services during the academic year and continuity of service provision during intervals when school is not in session.
18. Assists in developing new programs that involve school based services.
19. May be required to provide consultation and education services to groups such as PTA, service clubs, other relevant public appearances.
20. Attends internal and external training as required.
21. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
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