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Easter Seals Blake Foundation Childrens Group Facilitator in Tucson, Arizona

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6604651

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (with or without accommodation):

  • Screen, evaluate, schedule, support, and continually evaluate referred members in need of behavioral health services
  • Research eligibility for behavioral health services, and assist members in securing necessary behavioral health services from EBF or other appropriate providers
  • In conjunction with clinical staff, engage caregivers/children in defining issues, creating goals and identifying strengths to meet their clinical needs and objectives
  • Facilitate parenting and childrens groups using evidenced-based curriculum
  • Participate in ongoing program planning, development, and training
  • Provide direct care and supervision of clients in group setting
  • Assist in the development of activity plans and preparation for each group/session
  • Provide meaningful teaching opportunities, experiences, and physical assistance for groups or individuals that include: social skills, self-care, and recreational activities
  • Provide support services that include: case management, personal assistance, family support, peer support, respite care, transportation, and other services to enrolled members
  • Perform crisis intervention and solution-focused interventions
  • Focus on the safety and well-being of the child(ren) and families in all aspects of work
  • Develop a culturally sensitive rapport and professional relationship with members, families and community partners
  • As assigned facilitate Child and Family Team meetings in coordination with the treatment team to review progress/barriers and determine appropriateness and medical necessity of services
  • As assigned conduct updates on annual assessments and develop treatment plans in accordance with agency requirements
  • Maintain member records in accordance with agency requirements
  • Provide complete documentation and reporting of member behavioral health services in accordance with agency requirements
  • Attend and participate in all professional meetings and clinical staffing
  • Ensure services are provided in a culturally competent manner
  • Utilize supervision effectively, accept feedback in a professional manner, and accept responsibility for job performance.
  • Maintain professionalism with staff, outside agencies and members at all times; represent EBF in a professional manner
  • Adhere to all EBF policies, procedures and protocols in addition to State/RHBA regulations.
  • Understand and maintain sensitive information within the confines of need-to-know parameters following HIPPA guidelines.
  • Maintain EBF productivity, timelines and quality standards set forth by agency requirements.
  • Attend required professional development opportunities and maintain knowledge of current research as well as effective approaches
  • As assigned facilitate or participate in staff training
  • Any other duties as assigned based on the needs of the assigned work location.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

  • Strong Clinical knowledge.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with well-developed problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, time management, project management and multitasking skills.
  • Skill in using business software such as email, MS Office, smart phones, office equipment and electronic health records.
  • Flexibility and ability to respond to changing priorities.
  • Reliable and punctual.
  • Displays cultural sensitivity and demonstrates the ability to form constructive and collaborative working relationships with others from diverse cultura backgrounds.
  • Ability to communicate in a culturally inclusive manner and being open to other peoples differences.
  • Extensive knowledge of managed care systems, AHCCCS/Title XIX medical assistance screening, and RBHA policies and practices.
  • Spanish speaking preferred.
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