Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Completes Level II reports within nine (9) working-day deadline, as established by state criteria. Assesses mental illness, using history and physical examination, psychosocial evaluation, psychiatric evaluation, and/or functional assessment of activities of daily living. Assesses DD/ID, using history and physical examination, comprehensive drug history, self-care and skills profiles, assessments of inappropriate/maladaptive behaviors, and psychological testing. Interviews individuals, their representatives and family, and knowledgeable healthcare professionals to obtain supplemental information. Provides written summary of medical and social history, including assessment of developmental strengths and weaknesses. Identifies general recommendations in writing for treatment, including specific nursing services or specific mental illness and/or DD/ID services. Identifies specialized service recommendations for treatment, including individualized, active mental illness and/or DD/ID treatment. For Licensed/Certified Psychologist, provides psychological assessments to identify level of cognitive functioning. Provides verbal and written determinations for admission to nursing level of care based on outcome of PASRR Evaluations. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. EDUCATION Qualified Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Associate, or Qualified Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Professional, as defined by DMS or DBHDID. Completion of DBHDID approved PASRR Evaluator Certification training within three (3) months of assignment to PASRR program. EXPERIENCE One year of experience working with the DD/ID population is required PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS Position has no unusual physical demands. Position requires travel to off-site locations and may require walking or standing, stooping or bending. Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites and long-term care facilities. Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards. Time Type: Part time We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services. Health & Wellness Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Short Term Disability Long Term Disability - Company Paid Financial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance - Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching Retirement and Financial Planning Services Career Development and Growth Tuition Assistance Plans Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Student Loan Repayment Assistance Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes Work Life Balance Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays) Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being At Seven Counties Services, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
