Advocate

Job Details Job Location : Key West, FL Position Type : Part Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : $18.83 - $18.83 Hourly Job Category : Nonprofit - Social ServicesPosition Summary : The Advocate provides support for medical services by assisting with treatment plans; treatment plan reviews; patient assistance programs; IDP, outcomes; authorization overrides; follow-ups, State paperwork and referrals. Conducts face-to-face visits; handles medical service related telephone calls with individuals receiving medical outpatient mental health services. Performs other duties as assigned.Essential Job Functions : Coordinate with doctor and participate in medical treatment planning and reviews; consult with each patient concerning attainment of treatment plan goals and objectives.Order medications as requested by medical staff / doctor.Maintain medication inventory.Record / maintain medication samples and IDP.Complete required state and intake paperwork.Back up front office / reception. Assist with scheduling appointments, super bills / payments, answering phones.Complete and comply with Request for records.Responsible for maintaining the patient's chart in compliance with State, CARF, Medicaid, and other rules and standards.Attend and participate in training activities, staff meetings, and supervisory sessions.Participate in Quality Improvement activities and committee assignments as requested.Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team.Ability to organize, interpret and communicate data in a comprehensive and effective manner.Knowledge and understanding of Medicaid, CARF and Department of Children and Families rules and regulations.Essential Qualifications : Education : Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related social science field is preferred.High School Diploma or equivalence issued by a state department of education is required.Experience and Competencies : One (1) year of experience working in a medical office is required.Six (6) months of experience working in a Mental Health / Substance Abuse agency is preferred.Bilingual is preferred.Maintains confidential files and records.Working knowledge of behavioral health terminology.Medical Terminology and understanding, written and verbal communication skills and administrative and clerical skills.Ability to react appropriately in a Medical / Psychiatric emergency.Ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion for consumers during Med / Psych crisis.Ability to comply with all statutory requirements and professional / ethical responsibilities concerning confidentiality.Working Conditions : Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting.Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job : The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation : Physical Demands : Requires mobility and physical activity : Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.Requires talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.Requires hearing : Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.Requires seeing : Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance.Mental Demands : Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels.Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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