Rehabilitation Therapist presso Rochester

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Job Location (Full Address):

200 E River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500125 Psychiatry SMH Child/Adoles

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URC 209 H

Compensation Range:

$25.09 - $35.12

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
Collaborates with clinicians and treatment team members to develop, review, and evaluate the needs for Psychiatric Rehabilitation services for a target population. Appropriately assesses for and mobilizes resources including housing, academics, job readiness, and promoting independence in ADL’s to support a youth’s functional level. Attends school and community meetings as clinically indicated to meet treatment goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with clinicians and treatment team members to develop, review, and evaluate the needs for Psychiatric Rehabilitation services for a target population.
• Appropriately assesses for and mobilizes resources including housing, academics, job readiness, and promoting independence in ADL’s to support a youth’s functional level.
• Attends school and community meetings as clinically indicated to meet treatment goals.
• Independently carries out strategies for implementation of the care plan by establishing contact with various service providers and family members to:  link patients with existing resources; assure appropriate utilization of life support services in the community; assure the smooth and orderly transition of patients into their designated placement; take initiative for suggesting appropriate community services that would enable the patient to function at optimal level in the community. Mobilizes family and natural support networks when indicated
• For patients in acute crisis, collect information, prepare referrals, and follow-up on referrals to county-based OMH services, Health Homes, Preventive Services, Residential Treatment Facilities (RTF) and Residential Treatment Centers (RTC)
• Make collateral contacts for new and existing patients and families. 
• Collateral contacts may include Child Protective Caseworkers, Foster Care Caseworkers, other DSS Caseworkers, probation officers, pediatricians and nurse practitioners, and school personnel.  
• Completes and maintains professional documentation.
• Appropriately completes billing paperwork for all reimbursable services.
• Attends school and community meetings as clinically indicated to meet treatment goals.
• Coordinates with support staff regarding patient scheduling, fees, and insurance issues.
• Establishes and regularly maintains cooperative working relationships with staff of community and health care agencies, school personnel, and professional and administrative staff of UR Medicine.
•  Participate in designated service meetings and supervision.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in a related health/occupational field required.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience working with the children and adolescents regarding mental health concerns. Required
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must possess a valid New York State Driver's License and be able to meet criteria for safe driver credentialling. Strongly preferred 

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