Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Care Coordinator - Sacramento, United States - Turning Point Community Programs

Description

Job Description

Job Description


GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Program Director or designee, this position is responsible for assisting members in meeting their expressed goals while living in the community.

Additional support in areas of medication management, housing, vocation, counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an at-will direct service position within a program.

The position is responsible for assisting and advocating for our members in all areas of treatment and help them apply for and receive services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Maintain a caseload of Managed Care Plan (MCP) Members
Serve as Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Point of Contact/ Lead Care Manager for the MCP Members
Work collaboratively with treatment team
Oversee provision of ECM services.
Engage and conduct in-person outreach with eligible MCP Members
Accompany MCP Member to office visits, as needed and according to MCP guidelines
Extend health promotion and self-management training
Arrange transportation
Connect MCP Member to other social services and supports needed
Educate MCP Members about MCP Member benefits, including crisis services, transportation services, etc.
Distribute health promotion materials
Offer services where the MCP Member lives, seeks care, or finds most easily accessible and within MCP guidelines
Advocate on behalf of MCP Members with health care professionals
Use motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and harm-reduction practices
Work with hospital staff on discharge plan
Monitor treatment adherence (including medication)
Contact MCP Member to schedule in-person visit with the contract provider

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Education, Training and Experience

Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician program; two (2) years of experience in community mental health providing direct patient treatment/care.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Valid California LVN OR LPT license
Valid and current First Aid/CPR certification
California driver's license & current vehicle

insurance/registration

if driving; and,

Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

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