Lincoln - Behavioral Program Specialist

Responsibilities

• Participate in IDT meetings with nursing facility staff and BHS clinicians
• Audit charts to promote timely and appropriate behavioral documentation
• Clinical writing involving summarizing a patient's behavioral record for submission to special needs program
• Update tracking reports with approved and pending participants
• Administrative duties related to processing and tracking patients on special needs program

Requirements

• CNHAs, BHTs, Medical Assistants, and similar personnel are encouraged to apply
• CPI Certification is a plus
• Moderate computer skills are required, experience with electronic medical records preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones and other professionals
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations
• Ability to write reports and clinical documentation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university preferred
• Two years of experience working in a behavioral health setting or educational equivalence can be substituted for up to one year of work experience
• Non-violent Crisis Prevention Training preferred

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations
• Proficiency in writing clinical documentation

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive Earnings
• Hands-on and Virtual Training and Supervision
• Work-Life Balance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more)
• 401(k) with 3% company match

Pay

$20 - 23.00/hr

Schedule

Full-Time, W2 Employment (Monday - Friday)