Lead Community Liaison

JOB SUMMARY

Provide mental health and substance abuse liaison services to individuals in state or private psychiatric and detoxification facilities. Coordinate discharge planning with hospital staff, treatment Teams, and individuals. Act as liaison between the state psychiatric facilities, families, individuals and Mount Rogers Community Services (MRCS).

Act as a contracted employee with the inpatient state psychiatric facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Maximum of Eight) Coordinate hospital liaison services with community-based agencies and programs to assure appropiate treatment and follow-up. Follow established discharge protocols involving barriers to discharge, needs upon discharge. Work as part of an interdisciplary treatment team member with the state facilities.

Attend meetings for a variety of purposes, such as Regional Utilization Management and Consultation Team (RUMCT), Census Barriers Meetings, treatment team meetings and others as assigned. Maintain recordkeeping and data collection systems appropriate to the needs of consumers served in accordance with regulatory standards.

This involves opening Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) admissions, attaching progress notes and discharge summaries to the individual's electronic healthcare record, completing the Ready for Discharge forms, follow-up on community resources. Coordinate guardianship services with the state facility and designated attorney.

Will need to communicate with the designated attorney and attend court proceedings as scheduled by the attorney. Assist with developing Discharge Assistance Plans (DAP) as assigned. Coordinate appropriate aftercare appointments with DBHDS staff in accordance with person centered approach. The aftercare appointments may include but not limited to ensuring placement, referrals, and coordination of transportation.

Ensure communication with DBHDS staff and individuals and take on the primary lead for discharge planning. Discharge planning may include assisting with identifying placement, transportation and aftercare appointments. Provide case management services to individuals who are receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment in an inpatiet state psychiatric facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Good oral and written communication skills Knowledge of substance abuse, mental retardation and mental health treatment modalities and counseling approaches Knowledge of Diagnostic Statistical Manual V(DSM-V) criteria Knowledge and skill regarding needs assessment, program design, implementation and evaluation. Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse confidentiality guidelines.

Minimum of two years of supervisory experience is preferred Preferred experience working with individuals in psychiatric inpatient facilities EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED: Master's degree in human services field preferred plus a minimum of one (1) year experience working in the mental health field. W ill consider Master’s in other counseling field of study plus a minimum of one (1) year experience working in a community health environment.

Valid Virginia Driver's License and safe driving record may be required. Mount Rogers Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer