What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Manager position at Concern for Independent Living?
Title
Medication Manager
About the Organization :
Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.
Position :
Medication Manager, SP-SRO
Full-Time / Part-Time :
Full-Time
Location :
Surf Vets- Coney Island
Salary : 55,000
Days / Hours :
Monday-Friday; 8am - 4pm
Description :
Concern Housing is seeking a Medication Manager to be responsible for providing oversight and monitoring of client medications and education regarding medications along with assisting with the development and implementation of medication related policies and procedures and provides trainings to agency staff to ensure understanding and compliance.
Responsibilities Include but are not limited to :
- Provide medication monitoring for identified clients at the SP-SRO who are in need of this service.
- Assess client needs to determine the frequency of medication monitoring.
- Assess and help prepare clients as needed to monitor and ingest their medications independently.
- Facilitate communication amongst treatment providers regarding client medication regimen concerns.
- Ensure accuracy of medication sheets.
- Facilitate staff training regarding proper medication policies and procedures.
- Perform medication counts : daily for controlled substances, weekly for all other medications; report discrepancies to Director immediately and complete all corresponding documentation.
- Order medications as needed and ensure that all medication orders are received and accurate.
- Ensure all medications are being stored and monitored properly.
- Participate in weekly supervision and monthly staff meetings.
- Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Director.
Salary : $55,000
Position Requirements :
Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related mental health discipline, plus 2 years experience working with a psychiatric population. A working knowledge of psychotropic medications is also required. This individual must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.
Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship / Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!
EOE Statement :
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Employment Type : Full Time
Salary : $55,000
