Nursing Facility Liaison

Description

Overview

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) case management work throughout Pecan Valley’s six-county region in the Preadmission Screening & Resident Review program (PASRR). Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Must be able to make effective assessments and interventions in situations involving mental health services provided to individuals in nursing facilities. Ability to network with and establish professional relationships with nursing facility staff. Responsible for coordination, planning, and implementation of the recovery plan. Ability to communicate effectively with nursing facility residents and their families. Must be a self-motivator, able to work independently and remain flexible to solve problems. In-region travel is required in this position. Must be familiar with, and/or willing to be trained, in, trauma-informed care. This includes understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of trauma, and an ability to work in a behavioral health environment where staff convey dignity, respect, hopefulness, and the opportunity for choice and empowerment among consumers.

Essential Functions

Provides ongoing case management and rehabilitation services for individuals in nursing facilities. This position will complete PASRR Assessments/Evaluations within proper time frames. Completes assessments, person-centered recovery plans (PCRP), and participates in team meetings with nursing facility staff.  Makes referrals, coordinates care, and provides specialized services for nursing facility residents. Maintains face to face contact with all assigned individuals, families (as appropriate), and providers as needed. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain understanding of TRR services and UM guidelines for assigned levels of care.
• Accurately complete a uniform assessment to identify an individual’s needs and strengths as appropriate.
• Must be able to utilize an electronic health record system to document collaboratively and concurrently with consumers across all processes, including assessment, service planning, and ongoing consumer-provider interactions.
• Meet productivity standards set by the agency.
• Communicate with referring entities, internal and external providers.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule while demonstrating effective time management to meet needs of individuals and facilities served.
• Participate in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in data collection and peer review processes as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position will be assigned a homebase that can be negotiated but will cover Erath, Parker and Palo Pinto counties, travel within region will be required. 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing home services and community resources available to the aging population.
• Working knowledge of mental health services and needs.
• Clear understanding of mental health in the aging population.
• Must have strong computer operating skills.
• Ability to participate respectively as a team member during department and agency meetings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Capacity for flexibility in dealing with ongoing changes in the service delivery system.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license, a good driving record for the past three years, and personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is preferred but not required.

Required Education and Experience

A successful candidate will have the following abilities and minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university.  Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Ability to obtain QMHP-CS status is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience with adults with serious mental illness in a community or residential setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, lift at least 25 pounds, reach overhead, and sit for extended periods of time, including driving within the region.

Salary : $19 - $23