roles and responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive assessment when this responsibility is delegated by the program director; 

• Participate in the development of the individual treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery plan and the updates; 

• Provide individual, group and family psychotherapy according to the client's individual treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery plan; 

• Communicate with the Program Director and psychiatrist regarding the clinical needs of the client as necessary; 

• Monitor, supervise, and oversee the program's daily treatment and activities in the absence of the Program Director as assigned by the Program Director; 

• Assist with aggressive discharge planning; and 

• Maintain a maximum staffing ratio of 1 to 8 clients. 

• Ensures all residential clients have active Medicaid and AABD.

• Help consumers with SSA income.

• Complete DLA-20 data for each consumer on caseload.

• Complete re-authorization for assigned clients.

• Will attend program and agency meetings.

• Will be responsible for all MHB updates for assigned clients.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Public Administration, or related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.

• Experience with State of Nebraska Medicaid Standards to include fraud, waste, and abuse standards.

• Experience and confidence identifying and implementing evidence-based practices.

• Ability to work flexible hours.

• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.

• Illustrate proficiency in computer skills, especially using Gmail, Word, Excel and customized databases.

• Be able to work in and adapt to the culture of a multi-cultural, community-based organization.

• Commit to maintaining confidentiality.

• Understand the Agency’s mission and culture and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients in all circumstances.

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion background checks.

• Demonstrate inter-personal skills, ability to relate well with persons from a variety socioeconomic and cultural group.

• Ability to lift supplies up to 25 lbs. to waist height.

• Reliable transportation, valid Nebraska Driver’s License with a clear driving record and proof of insurance. 

Obsessions

• Learning

• Provide Therapy

• Treatment Planning

• Records Management

• Team Work

Measurables 

• Will run 3-4 clinical groups per week.

• Will see 5-6 clients per week.

• Will attend meetings as assigned.

• Will complete comprehensive assessment within 14 days of admission.

• Will complete an initial treatment plan within 24 hours of admission and subsequently a comprehensive treatment plan needs to be completed within 30 days of admission.

• Will review and update treatment plan every 30 days with the Program Director.

• Will review treatment plan and discharge plan with each assigned client weekly.

• Will create a transition plan within 30 days of admission.

• Will create a relapse prevention plan within 24 hours of admission.

• Will complete log notes within 48 hours of session/group.

• Will complete discharge summary with client 7 days prior to discharge date.

• Will assist clients in contacting SSA and DHHS of Nebraska to ensure benefits are active.

• Re-authorizations will be completed in a timely manner when requested.

• Submit MHB updates as required by designated MHBs (7 days, 14 days, 30 days, annually).