MPW Evaluator PRN position - Developmental Services

Seven Counties Services is a Community Mental Health Center that offers a full range of mental and behavioral health services, substance abuse treatment, and intellectual and developmental disabilities services in a seven-county region in Kentucky. Counties served include Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, and Henry.

Seven Counties Services is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and nationally recognized for effective services and treatments.

Since 1978, Seven Counties Services has delivered innovative, individualized, and compassionate community-based treatment, support and services for persons with behavioral health needs including people with mental illness, children with emotional and behavioral disorders, individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and adults and adolescents with addiction and substance use disorders.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts MPW assessment, including a face-to-face visit with the individual in the home within the 14 day deadline, or other deadline, as established by state criteria. Assesses and documents the individual's physical health, mental health, social supports, and environment, using assessment tool designated by the state. Observes and interviews the individual and his or her representatives or family members to identify the needs and services that the recipient or recipient's family cannot manage or arrange on the individual's behalf. Explains paperwork to the individual, and/or guardian, and has them complete the Freedom of Choice form, along with other state and agency required paperwork, at the face-to-face assessment visit. Provides potential MPW recipients and/or family members with information about the MPW and available case management providers. Arranges for submission of the MPW evaluation to the Quality Improvement Organization, which determines the Level-of-Care approval or denial, and the assessment and/or reassessment to the respective MPW provider upon approval of the Level of Care. Assists the individual with the appeal procedures in the event of a Level-of-Care denial and upon the request of the individual or his or her family.

EDUCATION

• Registered nurse or social worker (defined by regulation as a person with a Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a related field as approved by Medicaid)
• Or certified psychologist with autonomous functioning
• Or licensed psychological practitioner
• Or licensed marriage and family therapist
• Or licensed professional counselor.

EXPERIENCE

• One year experience with the DD/ID population is required, with a Bachelor's degree, or six months' experience with the population with a Master's degree.
• Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the MPW and eligibility criteria.
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has no unusual physical demands.
• Position requires travel to offsite locations and may require walking or standing, stooping or bending.
• Position requires extensive work in client's homes, occasionally entailing modestly unpleasant situations.

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Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.