Mental Health Rehab Specialist
Company: PermiaCare
Location: Odessa
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Number: 265Location: OdessaSupervises: NFLSA:
Non-ExemptDivision: MHSalary: $20.65 per hour. Sign on bonus may be
available.Shift: M-F 8am - 5pm; may require a flexible work
schedule; Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency
and clients changeDriving required: YTravel required: YSettings:
office, fieldPOSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:The Mental Health Rehab
Specialist assists individuals with severe mental illness with the
goal of helping to reduce the risk of chronic diseases related to
stress, anxiety and substance abuse. This position provides rehab
services to adults in a community setting, including skills
training, symptom management, medication skills training,
independent living, socialization, and money management. This
position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting
major activities through periodic meetings.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE,
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:Education Required: A Bachelor's degree from
an accredited college or university with a major in psychology,
social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling,
sociology, human growth and development, physician assistance,
gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early
childhood education or early childhood intervention or a bachelor's
degree with at least 30 hours of coursework in the previous
fields.Experience Required: At least 1 year experience in the
mental health field preferred.Registration, Certification,
Licensure or other Qualifications Required: Must maintain a valid
Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving
record acceptable to PermiaCare's insurance requirements.Required
to pass criminal history and background checks as well as
pre-employment drug screen.Must obtain QMHP certification within 6
months of hire.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide rehab
services in the community as prescribed in the Medicaid
Reimbursement Provider Manual.Work with clients at least monthly,
based on need.Ensure quality of services through accurate
documentation.Work closely with team members to ensure clients
remain in a community setting.Inform eligible individuals about
services and how to access them.Provide education and coping skills
to families of clients.Advocate for service delivery for at risk
clients and their families.Comply with Medicaid and PermiaCare
documentation standards.Implement TRR and Recovery Plans.Enter
services into EHR within timeframes given.Transport clients using
personal vehicle as needed.Meet unit performance measures or
targets.Maintain assigned caseload of individuals with mental
illness.Coordinate services to designated caseload.Enter accurate
and appropriate documentation of services within timeframe
required.Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and
treatment information, client files and protected health
information in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations,
and established procedures.Maintain regular and reliable physical
on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and
promptness are required for the scheduled work day 100% of the
time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's
processes.Comply with the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy
and reporting requirements.Adhere to the Code of Conduct and
Standards of Behavior policy requirements.Establish and maintain
effective work relationships with individuals served and their
families, supervisors, co-workers and visitors by demonstrating
cooperative, courteous and respectful behavior at all
times.Communicate regularly with supervisor.Open and process
mail/email in a timely manner.Answer phone, collect phone messages
and respond to requests timely and accurately.Maintain safe and
clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and
regulations.Perform all work functions and interactions using a
trauma informed approach.Display professionalism when representing
PermiaCare and the program in the community.Maintain compliance
with legal requirements and company policies and
procedures.Maintain valid and current driver's license, auto
insurance, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation at
all times. Driving may be required for this position.Complete all
training as assigned prior to due date.Other duties as
assigned.MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are not
designated as essential for the purposes of ADA; they are still
required duties):Fill in for other MH staff as needed.Provide
translation, if applicable.Participate in team meeting or
staffings.Participate in community activities and/or attends
community meetings as needed.Participate in workgroups and
committees as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
COMPETENCIES:Advanced knowledge of mental illness and
treatment.Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to protect
confidentiality.Effective multi-tasking skills.Good organizational
skills.Welcoming, positive behavior.Ability to express self clearly
and effectively, orally and in writing.Effective time management
skills.Exceptional customer service skills, including positive
attitude.Cultural sensitivity.Dependable attendance and
punctuality.Knowledge of trauma informed theories, principles and
practices.Flexibility and adaptability to different work
environments.Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel,
Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).Reading and
comprehending.Reasoning and analyzing.Ability to coordinate with
various inter-agency personnel.Ability to fulfill PMAB and
CPR/First Aid requirements.Ability to work independently.Good
interpersonal skills, including ability to build rapport with
individuals including co-workers.Ability to display comfort in
interacting with individuals of diverse cultural, ethnic and
economic backgrounds and with social service, healthcare,
educational and criminal justice organizations, as needed.Ability
to acquire and utilize new skills as the job requires.Ability to
work cooperatively and productively with supervisor, individuals,
co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of activity,
contributing to a spirit of teamwork.Ability to maintain highly
confidential information.Ability to remain calm in stressful
situations.Ability to plan and schedule work and implement
directives without constant supervision.Model professionalism by
appropriate dress, language, ethics and work habits.Ability to
drive personal and/or company vehicle. This position may require
travel to agency program sites, community and residential sites,
and/or locations outside the PermiaCare catchment area. This
position may require transport of agency individuals and/or
individuals served.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Abilities Required:Light
Lifting, under 15 lbsLight Carrying, under 15
lbsWalkingStandingSittingOperating office equipmentOperating motor
vehicleAbility to seeHearing (with aid)Ability to writeAbility to
countAbility to readAbility to tell timeOther (specify): driving
required. May require some travel after hours and
overnight.WORKSITE CONDITIONS:TravelInsideWorking closely with
othersWorking aloneADA Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.EEO Statement: PermiaCare is committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race,
color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, or any other characteristic protected by state or
federal law.This job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, activities and responsibilities may change or new ones may
be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job
description does not constitute an employment contract with
PermiaCare. Employment is at-will.
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