REACH Coordinator - Fort Lee, United States - RBHA
Description
Location:
Fort Lee
Description
The
Richmond Behavioral Health
is seeking one full-time
REACH Coordinator
to be responsible for providing clinical team supports for children with I/DD and intense behavioral needs. This position will perform intermediate skilled human support work performing clinical and coordination services as part of the REACH Clinical team, conducting daily outreach to clients with serious and persistent mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders to assist them in maintaining safety and overall stability in community living, providing support assistance and
advocacy
in maintaining client's financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and social needs, and related work as apparent or assigned.
Essential Functions
Implements REACH
team support
for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and intense behavior needs.
Maintains
communication
and relationships with community partners.
Ensures the coordination of support meetings and crisis plans for individuals served through REACH supports.
Provides continuous response to crisis situations according to on-call schedule.
Participates in required meetings with team members, supervisors, and clinical staff.
Coordinates individual's care with identified CSB/BHA Case Manager/Support Coordinator and applicable crisis res ponders.
Identifies and coordinates necessary training and technical assistance needs for providers, natural supports and other components of the system of care.
Collects and enters required data and produces documentation on consumer access and utilization of REACH services.
Consults with service providers; maintains contact with service providers to monitor behavior incidents and efficacy of crisis plans; connects service providers with additional resources as needed.
Completes REACH-sponsored/required trainings on an ongoing basis.
Travels to off-site appointments/meetings.
Prepares and maintains client charts; files charts and documents; enters data.
Attends and/or makes presentations at clinical educational teams.
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
Applicants must possess a Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field and at least one year of experience in I/DD, including programming for children with Mental Health and / or significant behavioral needs.
Other Requirements:
Incumbent must maintain a valid Virginia driver's license throughout his/her period of employment and be willing to use own vehicle for travel vel within a 150 mile radius will be expected so that services can be provided throughout Region IV.
Flexible work hours, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays, are required.
Duties
require entering a variety of home settings and living arrangements
Qualifying licensed staff will be eligible for $4,000.00 sign-on bonus as defined by the terms and conditions of the approved sign-on bonus policy.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Open Date
3/8/2024
Close Date
About the Organization
Join the Fearless
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and
prevention
services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.
Our Mission:
RBHA promotes health,
wellness
, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.
Our Vision:
An
inclusive
, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.
Our Values:
Equity /
Innovation
/ Quality /
Inclusion
/ Accessibility / Transparency /
Compassion
/ Integrity
Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.
RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.
Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.
StartingSalary Range
Negotiable based on relative experience
EOE Statement
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.