Referral Specialist-Behavioral Health/ Medical- Part Time - Veterans Inc.

Are you motivated by knowing you've made a difference in someone's life and in our community? Do you have passion for helping those in substance abuse recovery? If you answered yes, then you may have what it takes to be part of the Veterans Inc. team!

Veterans Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit, is the largest provider of supportive services to veterans and their families across New England. We are looking for a professional, highly motivated, goal oriented, skilled, and hardworking individual to fill the Program Manager position and become a valued member of the Veterans Inc. team! 

At Independence Hall we provide client-centered care and recovery-oriented treatment within a therapeutic environment for both veterans and non-veterans 18 years and older. The qualified candidate must be a team player, a creative problem solver, and have a passion for helping others. Veterans are encouraged to apply but veteran status is not a requirement.

The Program Manager of the Residential Rehabilitation Services (RRS) program is responsible for general oversight, administrative supervision of program staff, day-to-day operations, development, implementation, and continuous improvement and evaluation of the RRS program. The qualified candidate must have strong leadership and team building skills, management experience, substantial clinical experience in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, a dependable work ethic, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize. The position must exemplify the core values and mission of the organization by exercising discretion, diplomacy and tact in patient/staff interactions.

This individual would be based out of the 59 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 location. This is a full-time position with full benefits (health, dental, vision, 403B, paid time off, short/long term disability and life insurance, etc.) 

Must be able to pass a CORI and background investigation.  Must be able to start within two weeks of receiving a verbal offer.

Veterans Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Diversity is valued, and welcomed, on all levels within the organization! Veterans highly encouraged to apply!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Provides administrative supervision and management of designated staff. Responsible for timely performance reviews for all staff and developing goals with staff input.  Responsible for coordinating with human resources regarding disciplinary measures, employee relations and employee training and development. Responsible for authorizing and approving staff time, attendance and reimbursement requests as set forth in Veterans Inc. policy and procedures. 
2. Develops a strategic plan to implement a comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment program at Independence Hall. Develops the policies and procedures that will support the program and reflect the agency's philosophy and objectives.
3. Works with the Clinical Director, and Business Department to ensure all program standards are met to maintain licensure by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, compliance with BSAS Standards of Care, and CARF Behavioral Health accreditation, as well as the standards set by the VA.Works in collaboration with Human Resources and Business department to manage financial performance of the program by monitoring and resolving budgeting issues.
4. Works in Collaboration with Human Resources to coordinate training for staff as needed to support program.Works with Executive management to market and promote the program within the community. Develops and enhances business relationships, networks and maintains a referral network and outreach linkages with community resource service providers, homeless service providers, veterans' service providers, veterans' service organizations and other referral sources.
5. Develops referral process for internal and external services for acute, rehabilitation, support care, medical maintenance, and continuing care for mental health and substance use disorders
6. Identify mental health and substance use assessment tools and how they should be administered.
7. Develops a formalized process for implementing, tracking, and analyzing the screening, brief interventions, and referrals to treatment. Coordinates training of staff to properly and consistently use screening tools.
8. Develops and launches a patient engagement initiative, including outreach to de-stigmatize the utilization of counseling services, and works to enhance the "Culture of Care" and understands how to treat clients with dignity and respect, and de-escalate upset clients.
9. Establishes Medication Management Team and the processes by which they will support clients
10. Responsible for maintaining minimum staffing 24/7 in order to assure client safety and adherence to state licensing requirements, including all critical staff on all shifts. Also, maintains a strict policy and practice of non-abandonment of client care, and acts as the final line of coverage in the event of unavailability of replacement staff.
11. Increases education, screening, care coordination, risk reduction interventions, and counseling for patients with or at risk of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other diseases associated with opioid use disorders.
12. Provides required documentation and timely reports (including narratives and data reports) as needed.
13. Other duties and special projects as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS: The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job and may be changed to address business needs and/or changing business practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand, communicate and follow Veterans Inc. policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with clients of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage and lead a team to build a strong, cohesive team by creative problem solving, conflict negotiation and resolution and collaborative decision making.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written communication.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to be flexible, adapt to changing situations, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Ability to resolve problems within scope of responsibilities.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and professionally with veterans, staff, management, vendors, and other referral sources as needed.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when appropriate.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to input and analyze data and generate reports.
• Strong patient communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and timely.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to successfully motivate and educate others.
• Ability to read and interpret general business correspondence, policies and procedures, referral information, financial documentation and applicable government regulations.
• Ability to write business letters, reports, instructions and procedures.

 Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Documented supervisory/management experience.
• Documented experience working with adult mentally ill and substance abuse disorder population.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and writing skills.
• Documented experience working with clients with trauma histories.
• Documented experience working within an inpatient treatment center or human service setting.
• Must be able to pass a CORI background records check.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Experience using electronic medical records desirable.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Mental Requirements:

1. Reading
2. Analytical skills
3. Negotiation Skills
4. Verbal & Written communication
5. Confidential interactions
6. Problem-solving
7. Concentration and critical thinking
8. Decision-making
9. Collaboration

Physical Requirements:

1. Vision Acuity to be able to see in the normal range with or without correction.
2. Hearing Ability to hear within normal audio range, with or without correction.
3. Driving: Occasionally - Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
4. Sitting: Frequency - Occasionally
5. Standing: Frequency - Occasionally
6. Lifting: 15 lbs., Frequency: Occasionally
7. Carrying 15  lbs., Frequency: Occasionally

Physical Environment:

1. Clinical office setting: Frequency Often
2. Outside: Frequency Occasionally
3. Worker is not substantially exposed to adverse or hazardous environment conditions.

For more information, or to apply now; visit our website.  Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter/resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.  Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed nor considered!

If you need assistance completing an application please contact careers@veteransinc.org.  Emails regarding application status will not be returned.

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