Mental Health Program Specialist PRN
Company: Elwyn
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Develops, implements, and documents individual
programs for individuals with behavioral health needs. Provides
supervision and programmatic decision-making. Completes mental
status exams utilizing current knowledge of the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Provides supportive
counseling and acts as an advocate to represent the individual's
needs and rights with all outside support service agencies,
families, etc. Assists and supports individuals in all activities
of daily living. Designs and facilitates therapeutic groups. Plans
and implements community integration activities. Administers
medications as prescribed by the physician, following all
physicians' orders. Responsible for adherence to the standards,
procedures and schedules established by the Program Supervisor
and/or the Director of ARBHS. -DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement individual
programs for individuals with behavioral health needs and provide
other individualized case management functions as directed by
supervisor or directorProvide supervision and program
implementationProvide all appropriate documentation set forth by
director and regulations including but not limited to monthly
summaries, medication administration recording, and individual
behavioral/psychiatric assessmentsProvide mental status exam using
the current DSM criteriaProvide supportive counseling to
individuals with personal, behavioral, or social challengesDevelop
and ensure individual's adherence to behavior management
plansAdvocate for individuals with outside support agencies
Interface with families and other interested parties within the
limits of signed consentsDesign and facilitate therapeutic groups
according to individual needPlan and implement community
integration plans for individualsAdminister medications to
residents as directed by physician following successful completion
of Department of Human Services (DHS) approved medication
administration training and certificationMaintain communication
with medical physician, psychiatrist, and pharmacist as needed;
enter written physician orders and pharmacy labels onto Medication
Administration Record (MAR) Maintain communication with appropriate
ancillary service providers including physical and occupational
therapistsAssist and train consumers in all aspects of self- care
in order to ensure maximal level of independence for that
individual. These areas will include all aspects of personal
hygiene, shopping, cooking, meal serving, budgeting, laundry, and
housekeepingEnsure a safe and clean living environment for
individualsIntervene in crisis situations in accordance with
established agency protocolProvide routine health care functions as
directed such as obtaining and recording vital signs, weights, and
glucometer readings Encourage individuals in the constructive use
of leisure timeEscort individuals to and from day programs and
appointmentsAttend scheduled staff meetingsFacilitate resident
group meetingsAttend appropriate in-service as directed by
supervisor and required by funder and regulatory bodiesParticipate
as a member of the interdisciplinary team by meeting with family
members, Intensive Case Manager (ICM) and/or county representatives
to discuss resident needs Conduct fire drills and building
inspections and provide the appropriate documentation for
sameReport all problems or concerns to supervisor or directorRemain
on duty until relievedMaintain current
certification/recertification of CPR, First Aid, Crisis
Intervention, and Medication AdministrationResponsible for
adherence to standards, procedures and schedules established by the
program administration Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),
crisis intervention and medication administration using
agency-trained protocolsPerform other duties as assigned -IMMEDIATE
SUPERVISOR: Program Supervisor and Program Director -DIRECT
REPORTS: None -CONTACTS: Elwyn personnel, Elwyn clientele, funding
and regulatory agency personnel, families, outside health care
providers, personnel, social security personnel, Department of
Human Services (DHS) personnel and other outside mental health
providers. -EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree requiredOne-year
experience in behavioral health field desirableDemonstrated ability
to work effectively as part of a teamMust be able to perform CPR
and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained
protocolsMust possess excellent customer interaction,
collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication
skillsDemonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office
applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, Must have
current, valid driver's license in state of residence, 3 years
driving experience, and acceptable driving record -PHYSICAL
DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below
which represents the general physical demands and environment
conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet,
in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn
will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose
disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an
individual to perform the essential functions. -Elwyn reserves the
right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as
needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive
statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it
constitute a written or implied contract. -Elwyn is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical
condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin,
citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or
physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran
status, political activities or affiliations, or any other
characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local
law, ordinance, or regulation. #mon #ca -Required
Keywords: Elwyn, Harrisburg , Mental Health Program Specialist PRN, Other , Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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