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Will provide support and training to youth in a short-term, sub-acute crisis stabilization unit. Responsible for developing and implementing intervention strategies, as well as leading individual and group support classes to assist in recovery. Provide education, empowerment, and support to the individuals in the unit. Collect data and provide accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory standards. Will provide crisis intervention services as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To provide individualized support and training services to youth meeting criteria for the Crisis Stabilization Unit in order to promote recovery and meet the program goal of reducing reliance on more restrictive inpatient services.
• Under supervision of the Program Manager and Recovery Counselor, will develop and implement intervention strategies through individualized service plans. Will lead individual and group training classes to assist in recovery.
• Will collect and maintain data and provide accurate documentation appropriate to the needs of individuals served in accordance with all regulatory and Licensure standards while complying with confidentiality regulations.
• To provide case management services to individuals who meet eligibility criteria for the Crisis Stabilization Unit; determining needs and developing treatment goals based upon assessment.
• Assists Program Manager in coordination of service delivery to ensure that individuals receive effective and appropriate treatment; makes referrals and provides advocacy as needed.
• Actively participates in meetings such as supervision and staffing, and committees as assigned; utilizing these meetings for active problem solving and to enhance a team approach to decision making.
• Assist the Program Manager as needed with discharge planning, including liaison and crisis services, referrals, discharge summaries, medication procedures, and follow up services.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency case management services when necessary, following MRCSB crisis procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual/developmental difficulties sympomology.
• Knowledge of treatment modalities and case management approaches, such as service coordination, behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and procedures.
• Ability to implement and lead individual and group training sessions, focusing on increasing recovery and self-determination.
• Knowledge of mental health, intellectual/developmental difficulties, and substance abuse confidentiality guidelines.