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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.