School Based Services Interventionist - Valley Wide

Company: Touchstone Health Services
Location: Avondale
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionThe general purpose of this position is to provide care coordination duties, intakes/enrollments, interventions and other clinical services to school based services members, their families, and the schools in accordance with the Arizona Practice Model 12 Principles.QualificationsMust be at least 21 years of ageThis position requires a High School Diploma and at least four (4) years' experience providing behavioral health services; or an acceptable and equivalent combination of education and experienceMust meet Agency requirements for Behavioral Health Technician.Must possess a valid AZ Driver's LicenseMust possess an AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card or be eligible for oneEssential Functions1. Completes School Based Services intakes as required and updates and maintains electronic health records on each case. Staffs clinical formulation and diagnosis with BHP. Presents case to Huddle for assignment and recommendations.2. Submits appropriate referrals within the agency or community agencies identified in the service plan as well as provides resources to the school and families. Submits referral forms for internal or external services as staffed and approved by Clinical Referral Specialist.3. Conducts care coordination activities including but not limited to: annual assessment, demographics, CASII, service plans, Strength, Needs, Cultural and Diversity, case management/internal clinical coordination and crisis/safety plans.4. Ensures families understand the behavioral health process, conducts active family engagement/family support, and ensures family participation that links them to natural or community-based supports. Coordinates and facilitates Child and Family Team Meetings.5. Responds to crises in a timely manner and provides support to the school and families according to the immediate needs of the member/family. Revises and updates crisis support plans as needed.6. Assists with the implementation of clinical skill building through individual and group facilitation to compliment the therapeutic interventions.7. Assists in class behavior support /intervention/observation to youth, teachers and groups as needed in coordination with School Based Program leadership and School Based Therapists.8. Maintains caseload that is appropriate for school-based interventionist and consistently meets quality of care expectations and targets.9. Participates and professionally represents Touchstone during any school staffing and IEP/504 meetings.10. Interventionists are responsible for regular and consistent email and in person staffing/updates with school personnel on all enrolled youth. Meetings and emails should include updates on interventions, successes, concerns, and next steps.11. Interventionists should collaborate regularly with SBS therapists on progress of youth, school needs, family support, services needed/rendered and next steps.12. Completes all required clinical documentation and reports within 24 hours of the service date. Maintains Quality Assurance Procedures and Quality documentation which includes updating consumer documentation as appropriate to maintain an accurate Electronic Health Record and compliance in accordance with regulatory and agency expectations.13. Performs all duties in accordance with Child and Family Team process, Arizona model and in accordance and compliance with payors.

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