PROJECT SPECIALIST
7 days ago
The goal of the Healthy Transitions project is to improve existing and expand access to developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate services and supports for transition-aged youth and young adults (ages 16-25) who either have, or are at risk for developing, serious mental health conditions. The overarching goal is to improve emotional and behavioral health functioning so youth and young adults can maximize their potential to assume adult roles and responsibilities to lead full and productive lives.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for enrolling transition-aged youth and young adults into the Healthy Transition project and tracking consumers from referral through the project services until discharge.
JOB DUTIES
- Enrolls consumers from the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) service unit into the Healthy Transitions project.
- Collects National Outcome Measures (NOMs) using the NOMs matrix representing the beginning of a state-level reporting system that will create an accurate and current national picture of substance-abuse and mental health services.
- Develops referral activities to meet project goals over the life of the project.
- Seeks transitional-aged youth and young adults where they gather to include street outreach, community and cultural events, school (one-on-one by appointment) and any other venues where the target population may be found.
- Identifies any emergency needs and transports to emergency behavioral health services.
- Tracks all consumers referred through the outreach and social marketing campaign from referral to discharge and follows-up to determine the success of the Healthy Transitions project.
- Conducts a warm transfer of the consumer from project introduction to the assessment unit for direction to the appropriate service unit.
- Ensures adherence to data collection requirements and enters accurate and timely data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Attends mandatory position training that provides training in risk factors as designated by Project Manager and/or Clinical Supervisor.
- Maintains consumer confidentiality in accordance with 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPPA.
- Attends all required staff meetings.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
- Above average skills in operating/using computers and using Windows, Word, and Excel with ability to accurately input information into reporting formats.
- Above average communication and people skills with the ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
- Knowledge on how to best assist possible escalated individuals during data collection process.
- Strong understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native populations.
- Ability to protect confidentiality is essential; HIPAA & 42 CFR compliant.
- Knowledge and ability to interpret/understand billing procedures.
- Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting their deadlines.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
- Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
- High School diploma or GED.
- One (1) years' experience working with AN/AI population and experience providing culturally specific services.
- One (1) years' experience in behavioral health.
- One (1) years' experience working with electronic health records.
- Associate's degree in behavioral health or related field.
- Experience working with transition-aged youth and young adults.
- Lived experience with mental illness and/or using mental health services.
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