Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The PEACE program is designed to help people in the early stages of psychosis learn how to manage their symptoms and meet their life goals. PEACE provides multidisciplinary evidence-based services to individuals aged 15 to 30, with Medicaid or who are Medicaid eligible and who have been experiencing psychosis for the first time within the last 18 months. With the right tools and support, individuals can learn to feel better, manage personal challenges, connect with peers, and move toward success in all areas of their lives, including work, school, and relationships.

Purpose:
· To ensure that all individuals receive the services they need to live, learn, work and socialize in the local community.
· To identify, provide and maintain regular supports to the clients and to assure continuity of care.
· To provide a continuous flow of services, in compliance with contract and Agency regulations.

Supervision Received:
· Receives direct supervision from the PEACE Manager or designee.

Supervision Exercised:
· N\A

Qualifications:

• B.A/B.S. degree in Human Services/Social Science, Healthcare or a related field and 3 years of MH direct care experience; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge. Skill and ability required.
• Very good communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
• Knowledgeable of computers, Microsoft Outlook, Word and the Internet required.
• Knowledge of electronic health record systems preferred.
• Possess a valid Driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet established direct care service expectations including documentation of the services.

Scope:

• Frequent talking and listening
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with clients.
• Must be available for local travel.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• May require crisis intervention to emergency situations.
• Community-Based and in-office work required.

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