Mental Health Program Specialist II 7a-3pp - Media, PA

Mental Health Program Specialist II 7a-3pp #ELW-19503 | Posted 10/29/2024 Multiple Locations + 2 more Mental Health Program Specialist II 7a-3pp #ELW-19503 | Posted 10/29/2024 Multiple Locations + 2 more Apply for this job now! Job Description Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation. Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life. Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours: Generous Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay Paid On-the-Job Training Tuition Reimbursement Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth Flexible Schedules Retirement Savings Plan Elwyn is currently seeking a Mental Health Program Specialist II to develop, implement, and document individual progress for individuals with behavioral health and forensic issues who are residents of Elwyn's Adult Residential Treatment Facility (RTF-A). Provides supervision and programmatic decision-making. Completes mental status exams utilizing current knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, version IV (DSM-IV). Provides supportive counseling and acts as an advocate to represent the individual's needs and rights with all outside support service agencies, families, etc. Assists and supports individuals in all activities of daily living. Designs and facilitates therapeutic groups. Plans and implements community integration plans. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and implement individual programs for individuals with behavioral health challenges and provide other individualized case management functions as directed by supervisor or director Provide supervision and program implementation Provide all appropriate documentation set forth by director and regulations including monthly summaries and individual behavioral/psychiatric assessments Provide mental status exam using the current DSM Provide supportive counseling to individuals with personal, behavioral, or social challenges Develop and ensure individual's adherence to behavior management plans Advocate for individuals with outside support agencies Interface with families and other interested parties within the limits of signed consents Design and facilitate therapeutic groups according to individual need Plan and implement community integration plans for individuals Maintain communication with medical physician, psychiatrist, and pharmacist as needed Maintain communication with appropriate ancillary service providers Assist and train consumers in all aspects of self- care to ensure a maximum level of independence for that individual. These areas will include all aspects of personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, meal serving, budgeting, laundry, and housekeeping Ensure a safe and a clean-living environment for individuals Intervene in crisis situations in accordance with established agency protocol Encourage individuals in the constructive use of leisure time Escort individuals to and from appointments Attend scheduled staff meetings Facilitate resident meetings Attend appropriate in-service as directed by supervisor and required by funder and regulatory bodies Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team Conduct fire drills and building inspections and provide the appropriate documentation for same Report all problems or concerns to supervisor or director Remain on duty until relieved Maintain current certification/recertification of CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention. Responsible for adherence to standards, procedures and schedules established by the program administration Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols. Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in a human service or related field, including but not limited to medicine, social work, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, or vocational rehabilitation with one (1) year experience in adult behavioral health services OR Bachelor's degree other than in human services or a related field and two (2) years' experience in adult behavioral health services Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities Demonstrated strong attention to detail Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions. Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract. Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law. Job Details Job TitleMental Health Program Specialist II 7a-3pp Alternate Locations 76 Skyline Dr, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania Elwyn Road, Media, Pennsylvania 19063 Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-time Locations Glen Mills Media

Created: 2024-11-03