MPW Evaluator PRN
 Seven Counties | |
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan
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 United States, Kentucky, Louisville | |
 Jan 24, 2025 | |
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Job Description: Under general supervision, performs assessment and/or reassessment services, for individuals with DD/ID who reside in the community, to assist in the determination of Level of Care Criteria for entrance into and recertification in the Michelle P. Waiver (MPW). ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. 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. 2. Assesses and documents the individual's physical health, mental health, social supports, and environment, using assessment tool designated by the state. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Provides potential MPW recipients and/or family members with information about the MPW and available case management providers. 6. 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. 7. 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. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 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. * Valid driver's license is required. 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. Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards. REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES * Establish rapport * Determine readiness for change * Determine treatment priorities * Explain client rights, responsibilities, and obligations * Properly assess clients to build appropriate treatments * Adhere to laws, regulations, ethical codes, procedures * Meet productivity expectations * Utilize needs/problems list to develop individualized goals * Assess client's progress * Identify appropriate resources * Assess risk to self and others * Coordinate medical and psychiatric care * Knowledgeable on medication-assisted therapy * Deliver trauma-informed treatment * Understand development milestones (for those who serve children and youth) DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES * Effective communication with nonverbal individuals or individuals with limited verbal skills * Understanding of the adherence to the principles of normalization * Ability to provide proper feeding techniques with clients * Effective teaching of activities of daily living and life domain skills to clients * Skills of prevention and management of client behavior that is harmful to self or others Time Type: Part timeWe continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.
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