Associate Professional Documentation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17.00-$20.00

The primary job function of the Associate Professional (AP) Documentation Specialist is to complete weekly progress notes. As needed, the Documentation Specialist will assess member needs, abilities and interests, plan, conduct and facilitate involvement in therapeutic vocational, recreation and community integration programs / units and organize special events.

Educational Requirements :

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a human service field or at least two years pre or post-bachelor's degree accumulated mh / dd / experience with the population served (this position will work with the severe and persistently mentally ill), Supervision shall be provided by a qualified professional with the population served until the individual meets two years of experience. The supervisor and the employee shall develop an individualized supervision plan upon hiring. The parties shall review the plan annually.

Specific Qualifications :

An individual highly motivated with strong communication skills a must have (verbal and written) these skills are critical for overall success as a Documentation Specialist . Complete weekly progress notes guided by consumers identified goals. Must be able to strategize; to meet documentation deadlines.

• Make observations and document consumer treatment interventions, behavior and progress
• Submit notes daily on caseload
• Assist with overseeing units on the floor during staff absence
• Assist with the development, implementation, monitoring and revision of the Person

Centered Plan (PCP) as it relates to the needs of the individual, as needed

the Person-Centered Planning process, inform all involved stakeholders, monitor the

status of the consumer relationships in relation to treatment goals.

Employment Requirement :

Must be a compassionate individual willing to be additionally trained to interact with the severe and persistently mentally ill.

The work environment is :

Fast-paced, high tech, consumer-focused, in an innovative clinical environment, constantly evaluating and improving processes; creativity encouraged.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of Community Based Resources

Documentation Knowledge of NC Medicaid documentation requirements

Knowledge of Client Rights

Ability to handle crisis / emergency situations, and to utilize conflict resolution skills

Knowledge of basic computer and applications to include Microsoft Word

Ability to work with QA / QI Coordinator, Program Director and / or QP to develop and follow an individual supervision plan

Work Hours :

Monday Friday 8 : 30am 4 : 00pm

Wages : $17.00-$20.00