Contract Crisis Prevention Specialist
Clinical Las Vegas/Boulder City
***Competitive Rates***
Imagine being a part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of children and youth!
We are hiring multiple contractors to provide Crisis Stabilization with children and youth in Specialized Foster Care. This is a contract position, reimbursed at $25.00/session hour.
Minimum Requirements
Must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human, social services, or behavioral field with additional understanding of mental health treatment services and case file documentation requirements.
Must carry $1,000,000.00 liability insurance.
Responsibilities
Administrative
Document treatment progress notes for each session completed that meet medical necessity requirements. Create individualized treatment plans for each assigned client with measurable goals and objectives. Document 90-day treatment plan updates to evaluate treatment effectiveness. Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with treatment team, community agencies, government officials, and clientele. Participate in monthly clinical supervision with Clinical Director or designee. Ensure compliance with service contract requirements and with Medicaid Service Manual Chapter 4000. Program
Implement crisis stabilization and behavior modification interventions with assigned clients to address impaired behavioral functioning and prevent crisis. Observe, document, and consult with supervisor regularly regarding clients signs, symptoms, and treatment progress. Collaborate with each clients treatment team members to ensure continuity of care. Display positive role modeling and leadership for clients. Establish and maintain consistent attendance at scheduled treatment sessions and meetings. Interact with all clients in a respectful manner without bias. Education/Experience
Required
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a human, social services, or behavioral field with additional understanding of mental health treatment services and case file documentation requirements. Preferred
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services. Enrolled in Graduate program for social work, psychology, or sociology. 3+ years administering crisis stabilization and behavior modification interventions to clients/patients. General
Valid Nevada State Driver's License, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance. CPR/First Aid Certification. Complete annual continuing education as required by Department of Family Services and Medicaid to maintain approved provider status. Age minimum of 21 years. Physical/Mental Requirements
Physical Demands
Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor children. Stamina to work long days. Moderate to heavy lifting to 60 pounds unassisted and up to 120 pounds or more with assistance. Visual and Cognitive Demands
Must have ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Must have ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions (with or without hearing aids). Must have ability to read fine print, have sustained vision and peripheral vision (with or without glasses). Environmental Demands
Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast-paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional, psychological, and behavioral needs. Work Environment
Clinic, community, and in-home settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise. Light and ventilation are found in a typical clinic and home settings. Campus is smoke-free. Possible Hazards
Possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens exists if universal precautions are not followed. Possible injury when lifting, moving, or interacting (child or objects), if employee fails to use proper body mechanics, or if proper techniques are not used when the use of SAMA restraint techniques are required. EOE M/F/D/V
Salary Range: $25 Per Session Hour
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