Manager Rethink Behavioral Health Jobs in Wisconsin

Salary : $66,310.40 - $75,046.40 Annually
Location : N3152 State Highway 81, Monroe, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2021-00285
Department: Human Services
Division: MH Mental Health
Opening Date: 01/06/2025
Description/Summary
Under the general supervision of the Human Services Manager - Behavioral Health and agency prescribers, and in collaboration with the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), Outpatient Behavioral Health (OBH), and Crisis Intervention programs, provide behavioral health assessment, case management, and treatment of Behavioral Health clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned.
A. Psychiatric assessment, treatment, and clinical case management.
? Carry out clinical case treatment planning and management for an assigned number of clients.
? Perform mental status assessment and suicide assessment of clients, as well as provide crisis intervention services.
? Develop, implement, evaluate and revise overall treatment goals and plans for an assigned number of clients.
? Document client progress in the permanent clinical record of the client according to established methods and procedures.
? Provide community-based psychosocial rehabilitation services to persons with mental illness, including client specific ADL teaching/training, assuring basic needs of
client are met (medical, dental, and/or financial).
? Attend and participate in recovery team and interdisciplinary team meetings.
B. Psychiatric and substance use disorder medical assessment and treatment.
? Transcribe, administer, evaluate and record psychotropic medicines prescribed by the agency prescribers, according to policy. This may include IM injections and/or
implantation of long acting medications.
? Evaluate and chart psychotropic medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects, under the training and supervision of the agency prescribers.
? Administer drug screening through urine and/or saliva collection.
C. Pharmacy management
? Assist in maintaining pharmaceutical and other treatments and supplies as required for psychiatric medical and general medical assessment and treatment.
? Establish and maintain proper storage of medication and other pharmaceutical supplies.
? Coordinating pre-authorizations and medication refill requests.
? Coordinate labs and gathering results.
? Assist in maintaining medication records.
? Assist in packaging and adjusting medications as needed for clients, under the direction of the agency prescribers.
D. Physical Health Monitoring
? Perform and assist in physical assessment, both initial assessment and on-going, under the supervision of the agency prescribers.
? Participate in referral of clients to medical care providers, as well as assist in providing liaison between agency and these providers.
E. Provide backup coverage for Behavioral Health Nurse (CSP) as necessary.
F. Other duties as assigned by the Human Services Supervisor - Mental Health, Human Services Manager - Behavioral Health and Human Services Director.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
? Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
? Registered Nurse (RN) Credentials
? Two years of experience working with behavioral health and/or psychiatric medications.
? Experience with or willingness to obtain training in addiction medicine.
? Working knowledge of clinical case management and psychiatric medical assessments and treatment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Valid driver's license
LANGUAGE SKILLS
? Required to consistently communicate effectively and professionally with Green County citizens, clientele, families/guardians, law enforcement, medical staff, school
officials, legal partners, employees, and government officials, both orally and in writing.
? Ability to create and maintain easy to understand reports, charts, training materials, policies, and operating procedures.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
? Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
? Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data and information.
? Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data.
REASONING ABILITY
? Ability to apply common sense, professional aptitude to problems and situations when dealings with individuals.
? Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
? Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria, in order to define consequences and to consider and select alternatives.
Other
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
? Standing and Walking: The role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods during patient contacts, assessments, and direct care activities.
? Sitting: Prolonged sitting may be required during documentation, reviewing patient charts, and administrative tasks.
? Lifting and Carrying: The nurse may need to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds, such as medical supplies, patient charts, and equipment.
? Reaching and Grasping: Occasional reaching for medical equipment, patient care supplies, or assisting patients with mobility. Reaching may involve overhead, forward,
and lateral motions.
? Climbing: Occasional climbing of stairs or steps may be required to access certain areas of the facility or client homes.
? Bending and Kneeling: Bending and kneeling may be required for patient care, such as administering treatments, or retrieving medical supplies.
? Vision: The ability to see, read, and accurately interpret patient charts, medical records, and medical equipment displays.
? Hearing: Ability to hear and respond to patient needs, staff communications, and equipment sounds.
? Physical Stamina: This position requires the ability to sustain physical activity during shifts, including emergencies or high-stress situations.
? Fine Motor Skills: Manual dexterity to perform medical procedures, administer medications, and operate medical equipment with precision.
? Driving: The ability to safely drive a motor vehicle may be required to travel to off-site locations, such as patient homes, clinics, or other healthcare facilities as part of the duties of the role.
Employees in this role must also be able to respond appropriately to patient needs in potentially unpredictable and challenging situations, requiring strength, mobility, and the ability to manage stress effectively.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Ability, in regard to environmental factors such as temperature variations, noise, disease, and/or dust, to work under moderately safe and comfortable conditions.
? Ability to visit environments with a moderate risk for disease or physical harm.
Green County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Green County offers a competitive benefits package to regular full-time employees including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Retirement through Wisconsin Retirement System, Flex Spending Account, 9 paid holidays, sick leave, personal days and vacation.