Lifespan
Summary
To obtain and assess employment and educational histories and interests of consumers with severe and persistent mental illness and chemical abuse/dependency. Identify, develop, and maintain competitive employment opportunities within a multidisciplinary team approach. Vocational services are delivered on an individualized, outreach, and intensive basis. Some case management and crisis intervention required. Conducts substance abuse treatment with clients in need according to the 12 core functions of substance abuse counseling as defined by the ICRC. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate, RESPONSIBILITIES. Responsibilities
Provide on-site training and support to consumers in employment sites. Provide assistance and support to consumers pursuing educational goals. Participate as liaison between consumers, employers, and IHH staff to promote coordinated service delivery. Participate actively in the IHH multi-disciplinary team process to develop and coordinate meaningful vocational plans. Develop Treatment Plans based on consumer and team input, promote optimal vocational functioning, and engage consumers ambivalent about seeking employment or risking benefit reduction. Document medical records adhering to Gateway policies, procedures, and IH Medicaid guidelines. Monitor medication, ensure consumer understands dosage, monitor side effects, and ensure prescription compliance. Maintain caseload of consumers assigned by IHH Manager or Team Leader (minimum 22 hours direct vocational service hours and 8 direct service hours per week). Coordinate services including psychiatric, substance abuse, medical, vocational, income maintenance, social and leisure activities. Counsel consumers for referral to appropriate services and in crisis or risk of harm situations. Screening for substance abuse, orientation to IHH treatment options, and provide services in assessment, treatment, planning, counseling, consultation, client education, and referral pertaining to substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Participate in staff meetings, treatment planning reviews, provide ongoing assessment of client mental illness symptoms and response to treatment, supervising and teaching skills. Attend Vocational inservices, agency or supervisor required inservices, other agency inservices, agency meetings, supervision sessions, and agency committee as required. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred. Two years' experience providing individualized job placement for persons with severe and persistent mental illness and chemical abuse/dependency preferred. Certified or working toward certification in both mental health case management and Vocational SEP, or Chemical Dependency professional. CPR training within 90 days of employment and maintain annually. Maintain valid RI license at all times and use of car during normal working hours or other means of transportation to complete major functions of job. Maintain automobile liability insurance coverage for vehicle used in accordance with Center requirements. Rhode Island Certification as a Chemical Dependency Professional or Counselor in Training (CIT) within two years of date of hire. Rhode Island Certification as a Mental Health Case Manager within one year of date of hire. Continued education as required to maintain certifications. Pay Range
$19.58-$32.31 EEO Statement
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location
GHI-Pawtucket-101 Bacon Street - 101 Bacon St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 Work Type
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 with some evenings. Weekend/holiday rotation 2-3x/year. Work Shift
Day Daily Hours
8 hours Driving Required
Yes
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To obtain and assess employment and educational histories and interests of consumers with severe and persistent mental illness and chemical abuse/dependency. Identify, develop, and maintain competitive employment opportunities within a multidisciplinary team approach. Vocational services are delivered on an individualized, outreach, and intensive basis. Some case management and crisis intervention required. Conducts substance abuse treatment with clients in need according to the 12 core functions of substance abuse counseling as defined by the ICRC. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate, RESPONSIBILITIES. Responsibilities
Provide on-site training and support to consumers in employment sites. Provide assistance and support to consumers pursuing educational goals. Participate as liaison between consumers, employers, and IHH staff to promote coordinated service delivery. Participate actively in the IHH multi-disciplinary team process to develop and coordinate meaningful vocational plans. Develop Treatment Plans based on consumer and team input, promote optimal vocational functioning, and engage consumers ambivalent about seeking employment or risking benefit reduction. Document medical records adhering to Gateway policies, procedures, and IH Medicaid guidelines. Monitor medication, ensure consumer understands dosage, monitor side effects, and ensure prescription compliance. Maintain caseload of consumers assigned by IHH Manager or Team Leader (minimum 22 hours direct vocational service hours and 8 direct service hours per week). Coordinate services including psychiatric, substance abuse, medical, vocational, income maintenance, social and leisure activities. Counsel consumers for referral to appropriate services and in crisis or risk of harm situations. Screening for substance abuse, orientation to IHH treatment options, and provide services in assessment, treatment, planning, counseling, consultation, client education, and referral pertaining to substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Participate in staff meetings, treatment planning reviews, provide ongoing assessment of client mental illness symptoms and response to treatment, supervising and teaching skills. Attend Vocational inservices, agency or supervisor required inservices, other agency inservices, agency meetings, supervision sessions, and agency committee as required. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred. Two years' experience providing individualized job placement for persons with severe and persistent mental illness and chemical abuse/dependency preferred. Certified or working toward certification in both mental health case management and Vocational SEP, or Chemical Dependency professional. CPR training within 90 days of employment and maintain annually. Maintain valid RI license at all times and use of car during normal working hours or other means of transportation to complete major functions of job. Maintain automobile liability insurance coverage for vehicle used in accordance with Center requirements. Rhode Island Certification as a Chemical Dependency Professional or Counselor in Training (CIT) within two years of date of hire. Rhode Island Certification as a Mental Health Case Manager within one year of date of hire. Continued education as required to maintain certifications. Pay Range
$19.58-$32.31 EEO Statement
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location
GHI-Pawtucket-101 Bacon Street - 101 Bacon St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 Work Type
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 with some evenings. Weekend/holiday rotation 2-3x/year. Work Shift
Day Daily Hours
8 hours Driving Required
Yes
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