Psychosis Education & Employment Care

Psychosis Education & Employment Care Coordinator Responsibilities:
Supervise medical specialist and/or staff assigned in providing
medical/psychiatric supports, intervention, and services Provide side by
side interventions to individuals and their families that focus on
education, employment and other case management needs, problem solving,
skills training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement
Participate in daily Touch Points and weekly Team Meetings Assist the
team and individuals in providing on-going assessment of symptoms and
responses to staff interventions Participate in the development of
treatment plans for each individual in which you are a member of their
treatment team. Ensure that treatment goals are culturally competent,
strength based, realistic, attainable and promote the healing journey
from a new diagnosis of psychosis and the many case management needs
that might be indicated. Ensure that each individual is actively
involved in their treatment planning process as well as family members
when relevant and that their preferences are embraced Supervise medical
specialist and/or staff assigned in providing medical/psychiatric
supports, intervention, and services Provide side by side interventions
to individuals and their families that focus on education, employment
and other case management needs, problem solving, skills training,
modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement Participate in daily Touch
Points and weekly Team Meetings Assist the team and individuals in
providing on-going assessment of symptoms and responses to staff
interventions. Participate in the development of treatment plans for
each individual in which you are a member of their treatment team.
Ensure that treatment goals are culturally competent, strength based,
realistic, attainable and promote the healing journey from a new
diagnosis of psychosis and the many case management needs that might be
indicated. Ensure that each individual is actively involved in their
treatment planning process as well as family members when relevant and
that their preferences are embraced Meet program clients and their
families as needed in the community to provide care management with
education, employment and other socio-economic needs Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree in psychology, social work or related field and two
years? experience in case management Must have a strong commitment to
serious mental illness and recovery-oriented services Ability to
communicate clearly and effectively with individuals aged 13 -35 who are
experiencing early episode psychosis and comorbidity with other mental
illness, such as substance use Ability to provide flexible services that
are community based and focused on team work. This will require a valid
drivers license and reliable transportation to engage and support
the program population in the community with education, employment and
case management supports as needed. Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get
the task done well Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Education Preferred Bachelors or better in Social Work. Licenses &
Certifications Required MA Drivers License