Program Specialist - School Based - Fulton County

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New minimum wage raised to $22.85/hour!!

Why work for less? Come make a difference with us, 4C Health continues to grow, and we are looking for agile staff committed to caring for our consumers, communities, and each other! 4C Health is a non-profit, comprehensive Community Mental Health Center serving the communities of North Central Indiana for over 45 years. We are rural behavioral health specialists integrated in the physical and behavioral health well-being for our staff and consumers. Our workforce is the heartbeat meeting the needs of our local communities, don't wait to join our team!

Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the school-based program development initiatives through assisting with the implementation of the program into new school corporations and expanding communities being served.

• Monitor and track incoming referrals from new school corporations and/or community stake holders and assist with onboarding as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Serve as a liaison between new school corporations and/or community stake holders and Center administration.

• Provide direct service case management for referred clients and their families addressing goals and objectives as outlined in the treatment plan under the supervision of the department manager and Center psychiatrist.

• Comply with the Center's Other Behavioral Health Professional (OBHP) supervision requirements per policy.

• Meet with assigned clients and/or families as frequently as outlined in the treatment plan.

• Transportation of clients to appointments or other destinations (relevant to the treatment plan) as needed.

• Staff school based and community-based programs and adhere to program expectations as directed by supervisor.

• Periodically communicate with the referring agency, at least monthly, to provide progress updates and obtain relevant collateral information from the referral source and other external treatment team members.

• Participate in treatment team meetings with others involved in the client treatment plan (internally and externally).

• Attend all required trainings for the position as well as continuing education per the Center's policy.

• Assist with movement of the client through the continuum of care as indicated by the treatment plan and treatment team.

• Assist clients in the development of natural support systems to foster independence as much as possible.

• To perform administrative tasks such as department utilization review, including but not limited to, checking Medicaid eligibility for designated program clientele, and checking MRO service packages to ensure reimbursement for medically necessary services as defined by a consumer's level of need. Medicaid eligibility and MRO service packages will be checked for entire active caseload on the 1st and 15th of each month and drill down will be provided immediately to supervisor and case managers. Revenue Cycle Management department will be notified of changes in Medicaid status for client and appropriate transfer of payer protocol will be followed. MRO units will be monitored for individual service packages and PA will be completed for additional MRO units, as needed.

PLUS. Additional Annual Compensation and Incentive Opportunities!!

• Four-day (32 hour) work week

• Eligible for $150/month ($1,800 annually) in student loan repayment, available at hire

• Earn $750 for every person you refer who is hired and remains employed for 6 months and receive an additional $500 every year as long as you both remain employed

• Bilingual wage premiums available for individuals fluent in Spanish or Burmese

Benefits:

• Multiple health plan options to fit your lifestyle

• Health premium wellness discounts

• Employer paid HSA contributions

• Mileage reimbursement

• Dental and Vision

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Employer paid life insurance and other supplemental insurance products to choose from

• Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance

• Birthdays off after 1 year of employment

To see our full benefits and apply online go to our website: www.4CHealthIN.org

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree required or a minimum of 3 years in direct care services.

Experience:

• If Bachelor's degree is something other than psychology or related human services field, must have one (1) year of experience in mental health or social services.

• Prior experience with school based programs preferred but not required.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Works well under supervision as well as independently. Organizes/manages time and daily activities with little direct supervision.

• Ability to think critically and analyze information/situations for most appropriate response.

• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.

• Handles complex tasks and requests supervision when necessary.

• Able to utilize databases and/or other electronic means to perform duties.

• Models professionalism, teamwork and communication internally and externally.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Maintains positive working relations and rapport with the community.

Other:

• Must have a valid Indiana Driver's License and maintain vehicle insurance requirements per Center policy.

• Must have current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

• Must have current CPI certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

• Must have current CANS/ANSA certification of ability to obtain within 90 days.

4C Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. 4C Health does not discriminate against candidates or employees because of disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veterans status, or any other protected status under law.