BEHAVIOR MENTOR

Description

Provides quality case management and individual life skills services as indicated by client and program needs.

Proficient in learning and utilizing an electronic health record system.

Documentation in all behavioral health services and/or contacts to be completed within 24 hours of the service.

Carry a caseload of 25-35 clients and meet the minimum 27.5-hour weekly billing requirement. Part-time employees will staff with the assigned supervisor to determine the appropriate caseload and minimum weekly billing productivity requirement.

Coordinates with the assigned therapist and or treatment team.

Responsible for promoting resiliency and recovery with clients, utilizing their individualized treatment plans.

Maintains clients’ clinical files according to agency contract and licensing requirements.

Provides crisis intervention as needed. Ensures incident reports and related documentation is completed in a timely manner.

Prepares and administers the clinical assessment and treatment plan (if a BHT or higher). Prepares individual progress notes, monthly progress reports, incident reports, meeting or staffing reports, and discharge summaries.

Treats others with respect, confronts negative behavior and supports confrontations.

Completes required reports and documentation in a timely manner, provides management with required reports and advises of any problematic situations.

Complies with and implements the Rite of Passage and Rite Path Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals/handbooks.

Ensures the highest standards are maintained to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and to ensure the program remains in compliance with agency licensing and Rite of Passage and Rite Path policies and procedures.

Assists with the correction of deficiencies and quality improvement efforts.

Attends and participates in all required meetings.

Commits to attending all training and staff development classes to ensure sufficient training hours annually. Notifies supervisor if annual training hours are deficient.

Other duties as assigned, verbally or in written form to meet the needs of the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s (preferred) or associate degree in a related behavioral or mental health field.

Experience in delivering behavioral health services with Medicaid/Medicare billing and documentation standards.

At least 1 year of experience working with children, teens and family in a behavioral health setting.

Ability to pass a criminal background clearance check and obtain Arizona Fingerprint clearance card. Submit to ROP policies of drug screening, physical and TB test.

Ability to utilize resources available to complete assigned projects.

Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing.

Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week with the possibility of a varied schedule.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better

High School or better

Experience

Preferred

1 year: at risk youth

1 year: special education

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)