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MPW Evaluator at Seven Counties in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Type: Full Time





Job Description:

Seven Counties Services is a Community Mental Health Center with a 60 year history offering a full range of mental health services, substance abuse treatment and intellectual and developmental disabilities services in Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble and Henry counties. Since 1978, Seven Counties Services has delivered innovative individualized and compassionate community-based treatment, support and services for persons with behavioral health needs including people with mental illness, children with emotional and behavioral disorders, individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and adults and adolescents with addiction and substance use disorders. We work tirelessly to find solutions to life's most difficult and complex challenges. Seven Counties Services is full accredited by The Joint Commission and nationally recognized for effective services and treatments. With over 1,400 staff members and 250 volunteers serving more than 34,000 people annually, we continually help our community flourish.....one life at a time.

Job Description:

PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs assessment and/or reassessment services, for individuals with DD/ID who reside in the community, to assist in the determination of Level of Care Criteria for entrance into and recertification in the Michelle P. Waiver (MPW).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts MPW assessment, including a face-to-face visit with the individual in the home within the 14 day deadline, or other deadline, as established by state criteria.
Assesses and documents the individual's physical health, mental health, social supports, and environment, using assessment tool designated by the state.
Observes and interviews the individual and his or her representatives or family members to identify the needs and services that the recipient or recipient's family cannot manage or arrange on the individual's behalf.
Explains paperwork to the individual, and/or guardian, and has them complete the Freedom of Choice form, along with other state and agency required paperwork, at the face-to-face assessment visit.
Provides potential MPW recipients and/or family members with information about the MPW and available case management providers.
Arranges for submission of the MPW evaluation to the Quality Improvement Organization, which determines the Level-of-Care approval or denial, and the assessment and/or reassessment to the respective MPW provider upon approval of the Level of Care.
Assists the individual with the appeal procedures in the event of a Level-of-Care denial and upon the request of the individual or his or her family.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION
- Registered nurse or social worker (defined by regulation as a person with a Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a related field as approved by Medicaid)
- Or certified psychologist with autonomous functioning
- Or licensed psychological practitioner
- Or licensed marriage and family therapist
- Or licensed professional counselor.

EXPERIENCE
- One year experience with the DD/ID population is required, with a Bachelor's degree, or six months' experience with the population with a Master's degree.
- Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
- Working knowledge of the MPW and eligibility criteria.
- Reliable transportation for frequent travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Position has no unusual physical demands.
- Position requires travel to offsite locations and may require walking or standing, stooping or bending.
- Position requires extensive work in client's homes, occasionally entailing modestly unpleasant situations.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

- Establish rapport
- Determine readiness for change
- Determine treatment priorities
- Explain client rights, responsibilities, and obligations
- Properly assess clients to build appropriate treatments
- Adhere to laws, regulations, ethical codes, procedures
- Meet productivity expectations
- Utilize needs/problems list to develop individualized goals
- Assess client's progress
- Identify appropriate resources
- Assess risk to self and others
- Coordinate medical and psychiatric care
- Knowledgeable on medication-assisted therapy
- Deliver trauma-informed treatment
- Understand development milestones (for those who serve children and youth)

DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
- Effective communication with nonverbal individuals or individuals with limited verbal skills
- Understanding of the adherence to the principles of normalization
- Ability to provide proper feeding techniques with clients
- Effective teaching of activities of daily living and life domain skills to clients
- Skills of prevention and management of client behavior that is harmful to self or others

Time Type:Full time

Delivering Care that Changes People's Lives starts with our employees. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.
- Health & Wellness
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability - Company Paid
- Wellness Programs - Company Paid
- Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Life Insurance - Company Paid
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
- 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
- Retirement and Financial Planning Services
- Employee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car
- Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
- Career Development and Growth
- At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
- Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have a 5 state footprint for those looking to relocate geographically
- Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
- Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best practices and processes
- Work Life Balance
- Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays)
- Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
- Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status..


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