Job Requirements:
Full-time. This is position reports to the Program Director. Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant supervisory experience working with adults who have a mental illness diagnosis. Minimum three years’ experience working with adults with an SMI diagnosis (serious mental illness). Knowledge of COMAR regulations for PRP is mandatory.
- Valid professional license - CPRP, LMSW, LGPC, LCSW, LCSW-C, LCPC
- Must pass state background check
- Work in the office at least 3 full days per week. The other 2 days may be worked remotely.
- Be able to work in person at all locations whenever needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete Carelon authorizations and ensure follow-up for approval.
- Plan and facilitate educational activity-based groups.
- Complete initial intakes and screenings in the office and within the community.
- Development of the Individual Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment plans.
- Provide care coordination that includes developing age-appropriate daily living skills, increasing community integration, and helping clients meet rehabilitation goals.
- Track and organize documentation and authorization due dates.
- Adequately communicate with internal and external program staff.
- Develop and maintain relationships with other providers in the community
- Conduct internal and external chart reviews. Develop and complete improvement plans as needed.
- Review and sign off on all clinical documentation from PRP Counselors, which includes ensuring documentation is completed in a timely manner and that its content is of sufficient quality.
- Attend and lead meetings to collaborate with client treatment teams.
- Assist in training and supervision of direct service staff as instructed.
- Complete documentation in the Electronic Health Record to include daily contact notes, assessments, and monthly summaries as required.
- Perform case manager duties for designated clients or on an interim basis as needed.
- Attend annual cultural competency and responsiveness trainings.
- Other duties as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Must be a Maryland-licensed mental health professional or have CPRP.
(***Please do not apply if you do not have an active CPRP or an equivalent licensure***)
- At least 2 years of experience working with clients with severe emotional and/or psychiatric problems.
- Ability to use a computer, phone, and electronic health record.
- Have a Maryland State driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.
- Be comfortable meeting clients in their home and community.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel between program sites, client homes, and community centers as needed.
Flexible work from home options available.
