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Program Assistant - ACT

Prairie View • Full-time • Newton, Kansas • 5m ago

Job Details

Newton, KS

Full Time

4 Year Degree

Negligible

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

POSITION GOAL: Provides oversight and leadership for administrative actions under the supervision of the ACT Therapist. Works with ACT Therapist and Director of Community Support Services to ensure that appropriate assertive community based services are provided to individuals who have higher rates of hospital admissions, arrests, involvement in the criminal justice system and have other higher needs.

LOCATION/TRAVEL/WORK CONDITIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS: This position is based at a central location, assigned duties may require activity at various community sites or business locations. Travel may be required for a variety of business reasons such as meetings, conferences, community outreach, education, etc. It is possible for the need to transport a client in own vehicle.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the Prairie View Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team to develop and provide quality treatment for service participants and their families.
Participate in ACT program development, improvement, and evaluation as requested.
Comply with policies and procedures for medical records.
Provide appropriate, person-centered interventions to service participants as needed.
Provide all service duties associated with all funded programs in a timely manner.
Complete DLA-20 assessments, PHQ-9 assessments, Columbia/Risk Subsequent assessments, and/or ACT Triage assessments as needed.
Attend clinical staffings and department meetings as expected for work area.
Attend and participate in daily huddles with ACT team.
Provide accurate billing information.
Communicate regularly with referral sources at admission, as needed throughout treatment, and at termination.
Work cooperatively with Utilization Review staff and treatment team to assure specific services are identified on the active treatment plan.
Provide supervision to ACT team members on a regular and consistent basis.
Communicate program updates to ACT Therapist and Director of Community Support Services.
Time will be split as following: 30% clinical work/70% administrative work.
Insure that medical records are completed, as standards require:
- Scheduling calendar is completed accurately within 24 hours.
- Progress notes are completed within 48 hours.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: At least 2 years of college, or 4 years of relevant work experience related to social work/mental health/substance use

· Minimum Experience: 2 years supervisory experience

· Must have good listening skills, verbal skills, and written communication skills

· Must be able to observe patient demeanor and non-verbal communication for assessment purposes

· Must be able and willing to adjust work schedule, based on patient load

· Must maintain CEU’s and Kansas credentials for applicable license(s)

· Must be able to communicate effectively with referral sources and external care providers

· Must be able to work in a transdisciplinary environment

· Must have a valid Kansas Driver’s License

· Must be proficient at basic keyboarding/word-processing skills

· Must be able to pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation Screen, Central Registry Screen, and DCF (Kansas Dept. for Children & Families, formerly SRS) background check