HCBS Unlicensed Behavioral Health Prov

FLACRA; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

FLACRA in Geneva, NY is seeking an HCBS Unlicensed Behavioral Health Provider to join the care team. The role delivers services authorized through HARP and MCOs to eligible clients, participates in treatment planning, and supports crisis planning and community-based care.

Responsibilities include caseload management, intake, prior authorizations, development and review of service plans, advocacy, and collaboration with care managers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; BA degree acceptable
• 1–3 years of relevant experience with SUD disorders and/or SMI, or a BA with related experience
• Certified Peer Specialist/Recovery Peer Advocate or equivalent education/experience with substitution rules

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the client’s treatment team and participate in plan development meetings.
• Manage individual caseloads including referrals, intake, prior authorization, and service plan updates.
• Coordinate care with referral sources for crisis plans and transitions.
• Provide services as approved by HARP and the MCO per BH HCBS Provider Manual.
• Advocate for clients and facilitate outreach to engage in appropriate treatments.
• Communicate issues/concerns to supervisor and treatment team.
• Complete required trainings to maintain HCBS certifications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Time management

Networking

On-call availability

Driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 116 Lewis St - Geneva, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Mobile, Job Category: Health Care / Counseling, Major Duties and Responsibilities: The HCBS Unlicensed Behavioral Health Provider is an active member in the FLACRA team and provides services identified and approved through HARP Care Management and Managed Care Organization (MCO) to clients with who meet eligibility criteria for HCBS services.

Service Types

• Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)
• Habilitation (HAB)
• Family Support and Training (FST)
• Education Support Services (ESS)
• Empowerment Service – Peer Supports (EMP)
• Pre-Vocational Services (PVOC)

Duties

• Serves as an active member of the client’s treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings. Team members include but aren’t limited to the care managers/HARP coordinators.
• Manage individual caseloads, including referrals, intake, prior authorization with insurance providers, input/management of service thresholds, development of individual service plans and care plan reviews/updates as well as discharge/transition planning. Will additionally complete/coordinate care with referral source for crisis plan.
• Provides services as approved by HARP and the MCO as described in the BH HCBS Provider Manual.
• Serves as role model for clients by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies depending on HCBS service line.
• Provides case management, resourcing, service collaboration for individual clients as extension of case management services.
• Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients.
• Informs supervisor, and other members of treatment team as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients.
• Participates in required trainings to maintain certification and HCBS requirements.
• Knowledge of Crisis Intervention and Early Engagement
• Helps facilitate outreach and encourage engagement in appropriate treatments
• Provides services in the community which may include client’s homes.
• Providers transportation services as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Unlicensed staff must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent, and 1-3 years of relevant experience working with individuals with SUD disorders and/or SMI or a BA degree.
• A Certified Peer Specialist/Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, or equivalently qualified by education in the human services field or a combination of work experience and education, with one year of education substituting for one year of experience.

Other Skills/Knowledge and Experience

• Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable population group and principles/philosophy of recovery.
• Ability to multi-task, have good problem solving and time management skills and the ability to remain calm in a crisis
• Strong networking skills
• Required to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Must have NY state driver license.