Unlicensed Mental Health Practioner - PROS

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Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the PROS Manager/Licensed Manager, the PROS Mental Health Practitioner is responsible for direct service to the program participants. This includes but is not limited to completing assessments, developing goal and treatment plans, accompanying and driving program participants on scheduled outings, facilitating group and individual counseling sessions, and maintaining program participant records in accordance with NYS OMH/Federal. Managed Care, Medicaid, and COA guidelines. This role functions under the supervision of a licensed professional within the organization, who will sign off and approve tasks that require professional licensure. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manages and supports a caseload of individuals diagnosed with one or more mental health disorders. Conducts 1:1 and group sessions to teach daily living skills, coping skills, and other skills to support independence. Under the supervision and formal approval of a licensed professional, completes various assessments integral to the development of treatment plan. Works with the people we support and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans that aid the person in achieving their personal life goals. Works in partnership with the people we support to ensure that their rights, health, safety and personal outcomes are being always supported. Assists the people we support to overcome barriers and challenges to establish and maintain a network of relationships and valued social roles. Coordinates COA activities within the program. Develops and initiates curriculums to meet the needs of the individuals within the program. Provides field-based treatment in the community and individual’s home as required. Prevents, recognizes, and reports abuse toward the people we support. Coordinates, supports, attends, and participates in all required events, meetings, reviews, and/or committees as needed, including ones outside of standard working hours. Assists with screenings, intakes, and admissions responsibilities under the supervision and formal approval of a licensed professional. Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed/processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities of All FREE Employees Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community. Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies by holding in strict confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees. Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk. Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours. Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance. Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations. Please note the above duties, responsibilities, and essential functions are a non-exhaustive list, and may be changed by FREE at any time, with or without notice to the employee.