Social services assistant Jobs in Rockford, IL

Alden Park Strathmoor -

TITLE : Assistant Behavioral Health Director

REPORTS TO : Behavioral Health Director

I. JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting with oversight of the Behavioral Health unit of the facility in

conjunction with or in absence of the Behavioral Health Director. This includes the

development and ongoing management of quality behavioral health services; ensuring

compliance with all relevant licensing and certification standards; quality review of all

• required documentation including ensuring proper treatment planning; census development;

ensuring proper behavior management; training, supervision and management of Behavioral

Health staff; and coordination of services with other facility departments and administration.

II. QUALIFICATIONS

A. Must possess a minimum of a Bachelors degree in a human service field.

B. Must have experience working directly with people with severe mental illness,

conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and implementing

interventions.

C. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable

manner.

D. Must posses proficient computer skills and experience working with an electronic

medical record.

E. Must be willing to work harmoniously as part of an interdisciplinary team.

F. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with facility personnel, residents, family

members, visitors, consultants, regulatory agencies / personnel and the general

public.

G. Must possess excellent communication abilitiesthrough listening, speaking and writing

skills.

H. Must be able to maintain an appropriately professional manner at all times, including

in intense and / or crisis situations.

III. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

B. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

C. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

D. Issubject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including

exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus

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IV. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Assist with oversight and management of the Behavioral Health Unit.

B. Ensure quality treatment and behavioral interventions for unit.

C. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to assist in developing behavioral

interventions.

D. Ensure appropriateness of all admissions to Behavioral Health Unit, as per unit policy.

E. Ensure overallsafety of Behavioral Health Unit, including ensuring maladaptive

behaviors are managed appropriately.

F. Ensure compliance of allregulatory requirements as set forth by Federal, State, local

and facility requirements.

G. Ensure quality and timely completion of all required behavioral health documentation.

H. Assist with hiring, training and supervising Behavioral Health Counselors.

I. Work flexible hours, as needed, based on the needs of the Behavioral Health

Unit / facility.

J. Maintain personal and professional high standards of practice.

K. Assist with preparing and providing evidence-based treatment / interventions; assist

to train,supervise, and oversee staff in preparing and providing relevant

treatment / interventions.

L. Intervene with problematic and disruptive behaviors; assist to train,supervise, and

oversee staff in intervening with problematic and disruptive behaviors.

M. Respond to crisis per facility policy and procedure; assist to train, supervise, and

oversee staff in responding to crisis per facility policy and procedure.

N. Follow and help maintain and enforce all facility rules, regulations, policies and

procedures; train, supervise, and oversee staff in following all facility rules, regulations,

policies and procedures.

O. Complete all documentation and train and oversee staff in completing all

documentation asrequired by federal,state, local and facility requirements.

P. Establish and follow quality assurance protocol to ensure compliance with all

regulatory standards.

Q. Conduct regular chart reviews to ensure the quality of clinical documentation.

R. Manage and oversee the overall functioning of the Behavioral Health Unit, including

but not limited to : training and directing staff who work on the unit, in coordination

with other department heads / supervisors.

S. Attend and participate in all meetings, trainings, etc. as scheduled by the facility

administrator and / or AMS Consultants.

T. Attend and participate in continuing education programs and in-services.

U. Report all signs of resident abuse or neglect.

V. Participate in investigations of incidents in facility.

W. Respect and enforce all resident rights.

X. Review referralsto Behavioral Health Unit, including possibly conducting face-to-face

interviews with potential residents at discharging facilities, and participate in

acceptance decisions.

Y. Assist with business development for the unit.

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Z. Assist in providing group and individual counseling sessions, case

management, and discharge planning services, as needed.

AA. Assist with assigning case loads to Behavioral Health Counselors and

ensure duties including : assessments, MDS, care plans, groups,

individual counseling, documentation requirements per case load are

completed.

BB. Assist in the documentation process of all services rendered.

CC. Assist in providing crisis management services.

DD. Assist to review relevant behavioral and tracking reportsregularly and ensure follow-up.

EE. Coordinate services with other facility departments, as well as other professionals

contracted in providing services to residents.

FF. Assist to develop psychotherapeutic group programming schedules and

oversee implementation.

GG. Assist with oversight of the token economy program and maintain inventory

of the token / goodie store.

HH. Assist to manage and reconcile Behavioral Health unit petty cash, as instructed by

Behavioral Health Director.

II. Participate in care plan conferences.

JJ. Participate in facility’s quality assurance initiatives.

KK. Ensure all required documentation (i.e. assessments, MDS, group program notes,

care plans, etc) is completed timely.

LL. Perform other related duties as assigned

GENERAL BENEFITS : Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance