State of Utah
Full Job Description
Job Description
If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing clinical mental health services, this is the job for you.
The Bureau of Clinical Services, Mental Health Services is seeking to hire a Program Specialist I. The individual hired for this position will coordinate discharge planning for clients with mental health needs and assist clients in transitioning, to include: coordination of continued mental health services in the community, organizing transportation and follow-up appointments as needed. Duties also include teaching psycho-educational classes.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have:Experience in coordinating discharge planning for clients with mental health needs
Skill in working with patients, team members, community partners, and family members
Knowledge of Medicaid and SSI applications
Knowledge of community resources and services
Knowledge of PASRR Preadmission Screening and Resident Review
Skill in teaching Psycho-educational classes
Knowledge of how to access community housing resources
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to be a team player and work effectively with staff and the community
Knowledge, training and experience in behavioral science, social services and/or social work
Skill in handling stressful situations with tact and professionalism.
Preference:Education and experience in behavioral science, social services and/or social work.
What’s in it for you?
Besides working with a dedicated team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the public’s safety, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide a generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance. As well as training, development and support to make our employees a success.
The Agency:
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Example of Duties
Example of Duties:
Coordinate discharge planning
Coordinate, review, and prepare Medicaid, SSI and nursing home evaluation forms
Teach Psycho-educational classes
Identify clients needing discharge services and gathering necessary information for benefits and placements
Coordinate with primary therapist and outside agencies regarding discharge plans
Provide consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate advice, and/or facilitate decisions.
Typical Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
All questions must be answered fully and in the format requested, if applicable. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Entering “see resume” as an answer will be considered an incomplete answer. Cutting and pasting pertinent information from your resume is acceptable, but should be edited to be a precise answer to the question.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary will be based on the Career Ladder for current UDC employees.
NOTE: Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.