General Purpose
Under the administrative supervision of the Clinical Team Leader or Program Director, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position works in collaboration with the treatment team to assess needs of mental health clients and support them in achieving mental health goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists assigned clients to identify and progress toward achievement of client chosen goal.
- Advocates for clients in all areas of treatment.
- Empowers clients in meeting their goals.
- Facilitates communication and cooperation among agencies.
- Participates in client medication support; coordinates communication between doctor, client and pharmacy.
- Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
- Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
- Carries a caseload of from 20 – 40 clients depending on acuity of clients, program/contract requirements and referrals on record; varies from program to program and contract to contract.
- Attends to the safety, health, and wellbeing of clients.
- Writes Quarterly reports to provide necessary information to Regional Center point of contact for each client on caseload.
- Reviews and ensures timely completion of Special Incident Reports, as well as Mandated Reports.
- Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner and meets agency standard for billable units per month; ensure that all notes meet billing standards for content and configuration.
- Visits clients in home periodically to provide direction and support.
- Drives on agency business using personal vehicle; may be required to transport clients, equipment, protected health information (PHI), and/or confidential personnel or TPCP agency information.
Minimum Qualifications and Certifications & Licenses
Education, Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field and four (4) years varied experience as a provider of mental health services. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements
- California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration if driving.
- Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm