Recovery Coach - Night Shift Job at Mount Rogers Community Services Board in Wyt

Overview

We understand the requirements of central HR and our solutions serve the critical needs of both central HR and the individual manager in the field. We enable uniform hiring policies across your entire organization, and account for a fluctuating need for talent with an evergreen hiring model for the field. This approach respects local requirements, seasonal needs in staffing, and the operational demands of local candidate screening and scheduling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide individualized support and training services to youth meeting criteria for the Crisis Stabilization Unit in order to promote recovery and meet the program goal of reducing reliance on more restrictive inpatient services.
• Under supervision of the Program Manager and Recovery Counselor, develop and implement intervention strategies through individualized service plans. Lead individual and group training classes to assist in recovery.
• Collect and maintain data and provide accurate documentation appropriate to the needs of individuals served in accordance with all regulatory and Licensure standards while complying with confidentiality regulations.
• Provide case management services to individuals who meet eligibility criteria for the Crisis Stabilization Unit; determining needs and developing treatment goals based upon assessment.
• Assists Program Manager in coordination of service delivery to ensure that individuals receive effective and appropriate treatment; makes referrals and provides advocacy as needed.
• Actively participates in meetings such as supervision and staffings, and committees as assigned; utilizing these meetings for active problem solving and to enhance a team approach to decision making.
• Assist the Program Manager as needed with discharge planning, including liaison and crisis services, referrals, discharge summaries, medication procedures, and follow up services.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency case management services when necessary, following MRCSB crisis procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual/developmental difficulties symptomology.
• Knowledge of treatment modalities and case management approaches, such as service coordination, behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and procedures.
• Ability to implement and lead individual and group training sessions, focusing on increasing recovery and self-determination.
• Knowledge of mental health, intellectual/developmental difficulties, and substance abuse confidentiality guidelines.

Bachelor's degreerequired. Knowledge of mental illness/substance abuse symptomology and experience working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse disabilities.

Eligible for Qualified Mental Health Profession status. A "Qualified mental health professional" means a person who has (i) completed, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree.

After hire, the candidate must complete the required approved training and education pathways for QMHP-T and QMHPs, including registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Counseling

Valid Driver’s license and safe driving record required.

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