at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Adult CST Recovery Specialist
Job Locations
US-IL-Springfield
ID
2023-16552
Category
Behavioral Health
Position Type
Full-Time
Overview
Provides community-based recovery support services for mentally ill clients in the Community Support Team. Ensures continuity of care for high-risk persons suffering from mental illness through direct clinical intervention, monitoring, and advocacy functions. Recovery Specialist must complete paperwork per agency policies and requirements of funding source.
Employee will adhere to the Memorial Health System (MHS) Code of Conduct, the MHS Ethics and Corporate Compliance Plan, MBH policies and procedures, as well as performance standards established by the governing board/administration and accrediting bodies.
Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in social services field, or meets the "Mental Health Professional" designation as determined by the Department of Human Services. Related experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
Must have valid IL Driver's License, clean driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
Must have or obtain CPR, First Aid, and Personal Safety certifications within 45 days from date of hire.
Must have or obtain IM+CANS certification within 30 days of hire.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Peer Recovery Support Specialists are individuals who are in recovery or have life experience from any life altering event or disruption. Their life experiences allow them to provide recovery support in such a way that others can benefit from their experiences.
Ability to sensitively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures is required.
Responsibilities
Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:
SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do. I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety. I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.
QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I will continually advance my knowledge and skills. I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities. I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.
INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion - I will respect others and show compassion. I will behave honesty and ethically. I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.
STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability. I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system. I will promote healthier communities.
Provide peer support services; serve as an advocate; provide information and support for individuals in the Living Room, crisis/emergency, outpatient and walk-in settings.
Perform a wide range of tasks to assist individuals in crisis and in the recovery process and to reclaim their lives from mental illness.
De-escalate individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and/or arrange for psychiatric hospitalization or other level of care. Implement crisis or pre-crisis intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal, or severely disabled individuals.
Refer to, and work closely with, appropriate community resources to assure individual linkage to appropriate coordination resources and delivery of appropriate services.
Provide practical assistance to individuals to improve their ability to cope within the community within the least restrictive setting possible (e.g. assistance with transportation, budgeting, locating housing, and/or identifying vocational training opportunities).
Utilize QMHP/LPHA when individual presents with acute crisis for appropriate triage/screening and treatment as indicated.
Consult with other center staff regarding assessment and treatment/intervention planning
Willingness, ability, and commitment to serving as a role model for Recovery.
Complete concurrent documentation at time of service with individuals.
Establish appropriate professional files, including intake evaluations, progress notes, treatment objectives and plans, previous treatment records, individuals' consent to current treatment and for exchange of information.
Complete required administrative forms (case opening/closing, SMI, Time off Slips, Expense Vouchers, etc.). Collect necessary information for billing and fee collection when... For full info follow application link.
Memorial Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
