What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Crisis Prevention Specialist position at St Judes?
Contract Crisis Prevention Specialist
We are hiring multiple contractors to provide crisis stabilization with children and youth in Specialized Foster Care.
About the Job:
This is a contract position, reimbursed at $25.00/session hour.
Responsibilities:
- Create and implement structured treatment plans focused on preventing and stabilizing crisis for clients ages 5 years through 18 years.
- Document treatment progress note 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 and 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.
- Implement crisis stabilization and behavior modification interventions with assigned clients to address impaired behavioral functioning and prevent crisis.
Requirements:
- 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.
- 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.
Salary : $25
