POSITION PURPOSE

To provide socialization, educational, occupational, and recreational services to Day Treatment clients.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

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Education/Experience :

Bachelor's Degree in a Behavioral Science or related field. At least 6 months experience providing human/social services to clients. Licensure /

Certification:

Must have a valid Florida Driver's License. Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association, and other certifications provided by CHI. Skills /

Ability:

Diagnostic and intervention skills and abilities in working with chronic mental health clients. Must be computer literate.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

(THIS

IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION

) Plans and coordinate occupational, recreational, social and educational activities for clients. Implements and coordinates occupational, recreational, social and educational activities for clients. Supervises clients while they engage in Day Treatment activities. Assists clients in resolving minor daily living dilemmas. Keeps attendance records of clients. Uses community resources in planning client activities. Keeps updated files on community resources. Teaches daily living skills to clients. Makes daily entries in client's chart describing their progress. Develops and updates clients' treatment plans on a regular (6 months) and as needed basis. Assists clients in procuring special events/transportation tickets. Notifies Case Managers of deterioration in their clients' mental and/or physical condition. Participates in routine and episodic staff's evaluations of clients' development/progress. Participates in staff meetings and follow through with assignments given. Facilitates continuum of care and advocacy functions for clients. Maintains a patient care load ratio of 1-10 consisting principally of clients with chronic mental illness who may be in need of supportive Day Treatment Mental Health Services. Completes all administrative and statistical reports as needed. Participates in Performance Improvement Activities and Peer Reviews as required. Attends in-service and seminars to improve knowledge and skills in regard to position. Submits reports on a timely manner as requested by supervisor. Coordinates transportation needs of patients. Maintains strong interpersonal relationship with peers and other departmental colleagues. Completes documentation on behalf of the client within prescribed time frame. Adheres to BHCC's Policies and Procedures. Attends mandatory in-service training within prescribed time frame. Participates in student education activities. Maintains the confidentiality of patient information, records and other sensitive information. Communicates and solves problems through the proper chain of command. Provides services in a sensitive, non-judgmental, and non-discriminatory manner to a diverse population. Responds to administrative/special task assignments. Is receptive to constructive feedback from supervisors and peer. Calls and reports to supervisor when absent due to illness and family emergencies. Promotes a positive work environment. Provides coverage in the absence of peers and maintains collaborative teamwork. Maintains flexibility in regard to expected or unexpected changes in the work environment. Writes reports of unusual incidences/occurrences within the proper time frame and submits them to the supervisor. Maintains 80% productivity monthly. Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism. Completes B&E (billing and encounter) forms within the same day of intervention. Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient charts within the same day of intervention. Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.