Behavioral Health Service Provider I
Company: New Directions Youth and Family Services
Location: Lockport
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Service Provider I
provides in-home and community based services to Medicaid enrolled
youth ages 0-21 under the Medicaid State Plan service Psychosocial
Rehabilitation (PSR). PSR Services are designed to restore,
rehabilitate, and support a child's/youth's developmentally
appropriate functioning as necessary for the integration of the
child/youth as an active and productive member of their family and
community with the goal of achieving minimal on-going professional
intervention. Activities are "hands on" and task oriented, intended
to achieve the identified goals or objectives as set forth in the
child/youth's individualized treatment plan.New Directions is an
equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles
of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective
employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions,
who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to
have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the
communities we work in partnership with.Minimum Education and/or
Professional Qualifications/SkillsHigh school diploma or equivalent
plus 2 years of experience in children's mental health, addiction,
foster care, and/or other human services related fieldor Bachelor's
degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services; or
Master's degree in social work, psychology, or in related human
services RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Individualized services:+ Deliver
trauma-infrormed, individualized services based on the child's
identified strengths and needs+ Administer appropriate identified
assessments in the context of the child/youth self-identified
needs, goals, and ethnic, religious and cultural identities.+
Assist the child/youth to develop and apply skills in natural
settings.+ Utilize rehabilitation interventions that target social
and interpersonal skills, daily living skills, and community
integration.Collaborate with Community Partners:+ Collaborate with
formal systems, service providers and informal networks involved
with the youth and family in a mutli-disciplinary team format+
Maintain a working knowledge of appropriate community resources for
linkage and referral+ Attend case related
conferencesDocumentation:+ Utilize New Directions electronic case
recording system for assessment, service planning, progress notes,
and outcome monitoring purposes+ Maintain accurate and timely case
records, including progress notes and tracking mechanisms,
electronically and in each client's file+ Keep all client and
family information, verbal and written, confidential+ Adhere to all
Medicaid requirements for billing and documentationTraining:+
Attend all mandatory in-service trainings as per OMH and NDYFS
policyAgency Standards/Norms:+ Participate in regular supervision
(per New Directions policy and procedure)+ Maintain a flexible
schedule based around client availability, including evenings+
Adhere to agency and department policies and procedures+ Utilize
normative culture+ Perform all other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisorWe want to emphasize that the preferred
qualifications are not required and that we are committed to
helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We
strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a
diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to
apply.
Keywords: New Directions Youth and Family Services, Buffalo , Behavioral Health Service Provider I, Other , Lockport, New York
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