Mental Health Practitioner/MHP or Rehab Worker

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Provide skills training, assessment and monitoring in the areas identified in the client’s Diagnostic Assessment and Functional Assessment.

 Creating and Reviewing of Treatment Plans and Functional Assessments

 Provide services in a one to one and group format, in the recipient’s home, community and in the office.

 Participate in regular staff/team meetings.

 Maintain records of progress for each face-to-face meeting and telephone contact with client. Reports will include an assessment of client’s ability to function and manage the symptoms of his/her illness based on observation and interaction with the client. As a result of the assessment, Practitioner will decide the appropriate interventions or assist the client in obtaining and maintaining the highest level of independence possible.

 Maintain records of contact with other providers and or collateral contacts regarding client care.

 Assist clients to create a treatment plan.

 Schedule appointments and see the client to give requested services for the amount of time and frequency agreed upon by the clinical treatment team and client, and as needed based on the client’s immediate needs.

 Coordinate and cooperate with other agency and community providers to provide the best possible care for the client. This practitioner will complete all necessary Release of Information documents for communication with other providers and keep these current for each client in order to be compliant with HIPAA and Data Privacy guidelines.

 Participate in medication monitoring.

 Monitor client progress and with the clinical team, modifies the treatment plan as appropriate. Communicates changes in service needs and recommendations to Clinical Supervisor/Mental Health Professional, Treatment Director, Case Manager, and other members of the treatment team on an ongoing basis to coordinate client care.

 Intervene as necessary for emergencies and/or when he/she assesses that the client is unable to manage his/her illness in a reasonable manner. Contact to appropriate emergency services, doctors, staff, and emergency family contacts will be made to alert them of intervention planned or taken.

 Meet regularly with Clinical Supervisor/Mental Health Professional/Treatment Director for individual and group reviews of client needs and receive direction for treatment. Annual chart audits will be completed.

 Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.

 Participate actively in on-going professional growth and development; maintain appropriate professional behavior and participate in appropriate supervision.

 Other duties as assigned.