Mental Health Professional
Company: Stepping Stones of Rockford
Location: Rockford
Posted on: January 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Description: Under the supervision of the Program Manager and
the Rehabilitation Supervisor, the Mental Health Professional
assists the Program Manager with many of their duties around
community linkage needs, managing the congregate living site and
teaching activities of daily living to clients.. Requirements:
Administrative:Completes quality, accurate and timely service notes
based on medically necessary services that have been rendered to
the clients and meets agency productivity standards.Adheres to
Stepping Stones Policies and Procedures.Supervises site staff and
facilitates communication between staff members in Program Managers
absence.Attends all required staff meetings and
training.Communicates site and client's issues though the
communication log/memo book and shift report procedures as
required.Disburses and logs petty cash expenditures and client
funds as required.Knows the emergency preparedness plan and the
location of gas, water and electrical controls of current work
site, and the correct operation of fire extinguishers.Maintain
clean and safe general environment of the sites and grounds,
including reporting safety or health issues as required, the
practice of infection control and knowledge of blood borne
pathogens.Adheres to clients' rights under the Mental Health Code,
Confidentiality Ac, HIPAA and Rule 50 of the Office of Inspector
General, abides by Stepping Stones Code of Ethics and Professional
Practice.Direct Service:Participates in the planning and
implementing of a client's treatment plan as a member of the
Community Support Team.Provides problem solving and remedial
counseling to clients.Assists other site staff with assessing
problematic client behavior and identifying interventions by which
to minimize potential concerns.Serves, as a link between client,
agency and community by assisting client with accessing and
maintaining needed resources and entitlements.Engages and
appropriately develops rapport and therapeutic relationships with
clients in support of their treatment plan.Completes daily work
assigned by the Program Manager to include case management,
community support services, psychosocial skills training and
transportation as needed.Understands and can properly use the 911
emergency systems for medical and other emergencies and the agency
on-call system for psychiatric crisis.Monitors and educates clients
on medication usage, symptoms and side effects.Observes client
self-medication administration through use of the Medication
Observation Record maintains a medication cart and completes the
Medication Error Report as required.Adheres to Stepping Stones'
Polices and Procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.Contacts:A
Mental Health Professional will perform many duties in and with the
public and may have daily contact with one or more of the
following: Program Manager, other MHP's, Rehabilitation
Supervisors, Director of Services, Chief Operating Officer,
Director of Buildings and Grounds, CEO, Staff Psychiatrists, Staff
Nurses, On Call staff, Rehabilitation Service Aide, and clients,
families, guardians, public agencies, social service agencies,
medical, correctional and emergency personnel.Qualification
Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must
have knowledge of behavioral science, good organizational skills
and be able to communicate well verbally and in writing. He or she
must also possess good self-discipline, leadership and problem
solving skills, patience, reasoning and good judgment. Must be 21
years of age, and have a valid driver's license and an insured
vehicle at workEducation:Minimum requirement is a Bachelors Degree
or five years experience in mental health or a related social
service field. Formal training is provided by the agency and must
be Successfully completed in a timely fashion as a requirement of
continued employment. This position meets the qualifications of
Medicaid Rule 132, Mental Health Professional.Supervisory
Responsibilities:Immediate supervision of the congregate living
site falls to the Mental Health Professional in the Program
Managers absence.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties
of this job, the employee will frequently be required to sit
(approx. 2 hour), type on computer keyboard (approx.1 hour) be on
their feet standing, walking and climbing stairs (approx. 5 hours),
bend and carry (up to 30 lbs.), lift from floor to waist (up to 30
lbs.), lift from waist to overhead (up to 10 lbs.), push (up to 50
lbs.), pull (up to 50 lbs.), and operate agency van or passenger
vehicles. Employee must be able to communicate well in both oral
and written format. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Work Conditions:A MHP works 8-12 hour days and a 40-hour
week. Shift times may very depending on site coverage needs.
Environment is moderately noisy and there is risk involved with
client contact. While working direct support persons must not be
concurrently engaged in child or family care, personal business or
errands, personal hobbies, or any other pursuit which would
diminish their effectiveness in the provision of necessary and
appropriate programming, including ensuring the safety and
well-being of those in their care.
Keywords: Stepping Stones of Rockford, Rockford , Mental Health Professional, Healthcare , Rockford, Illinois
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