Masters Computer Science Jobs in Billings, MT (NOW HIRING)

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JOB SUMMARY:

Provide addiction counseling and case management services to residential patients. Assure adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock's Mission to the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conducts individual, group and family therapy in accordance with Rimrock's policies.
2. Prepares timely and accurate records on patients and maintains substantial compliance on medical records audits in accordance with Rimrock's policies and procedures, CARF and Montana state standards.
3. Provides individualized treatment plans for all admitted patients, and provides biopsychosocial assessments on assigned cases and interprets the biopsychosocial database for the purpose of identifying and prioritizing the clinical problems to be addressed.
4. Provides therapeutic education lectures to patients on topics assigned by supervisor.
5. Assures adequacy of the clinical data for each patient.
6. Coordinates and monitors the appropriateness and flow of all treatment services for patients.
7. Recommends appropriate therapy for discharge planning services.
8. Accurately complete continued stay review and request for information documentation in a timely manner as indicated by utilization review through assigned client stay.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES:

1.  Accountability - Takes ownership for resolving problems, reaching goals, and serving patients, team, and organization. Accepts responsibility for own behavior. Assures that resources are allocated in accordance with the priorities of the strategic plan. Performs self-quality monitoring in order to develop and execute plans to meet established goals.  
2. Time Management - Maximizes the use of time and resources and effectively prioritizes tasks. Completes paperwork, evaluations, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
3. Teamwork - Works cooperatively and capably with a wide variety of people. Actively promotes teamwork and information sharing within and across departments. Works in a spirit of teamwork and trust and maintains professional boundaries in working with others.
4. Flexibility - Adapts rapidly to changing work demands and priorities.
5. Confidentiality - Complies with all HIPAA and 42 C.F.R. Part 2 regulations relating to privacy, security, and confidentiality. Safeguards confidential information of patients, employees, and business operations
6. Safety - Knows and understands emergency procedures and completes incident reports within 24 hours of event with detailed information.
7. Communication - Consistently uses positive communication skills to promote effective interpersonal relationships. Provides timely and thorough follow-up with internal and external customers. Models professionalism by addressing others with appropriate actions, appearance, and communication. Models and promotes effective written and verbal communication.
8. Customer Service - Supports the organization's customer service initiative. Strives for service excellence by seeking challenges and turning them into opportunities. Anticipates and meets needs of patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Displays a friendly, helpful, and approachable demeanor. Obtains feedback from patients regarding their perceptions of the service provided to them and utilizes this information to improve service delivery.  
9. Respect - Establishes compassionate and supportive rapport with patients. Communicates tactfully and respectfully with patients, coworkers, and others.  
10. Quality Improvement - Assures that information is collected, organized, reported and used to improve the quality of systems and services. Recognizes and appropriately reports to supervisor areas within scope of responsibility that fall outside the quality parameters. Serves on committees or process improvement teams to assist in improving quality/customer satisfaction, as assigned.  

EDUCATION/TRAINING: 

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field. Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or other Behavioral Science degree preferred. Must be Licensed Addiction Counselor in Montana or eligible for licensing. LCPC or LCSW license and experience as a therapist preferred. CPR/First Aid certified.

SKILLS:

Ability to organize work and maintain schedule; ability to establish rapport with patients and facilitate healing. Knowledge of essentials methodology of addictions treatment. Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is indoors in a residential environment with moderate noise. Intermittent physical effort involving lifting of up to 25 pounds, walking and stooping is required. A typical workday involves sitting, frequent use of a keyboard, reaching with hands and arms, and talking and hearing, approximately 70% of the time. Approximately 30% or less of the time is spent standing. Normal vision abilities required, including close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB LOCATIONS: 

Involves everyday risk or discomfort requiring normal safety precautions in a residential setting. Work may involve mental and emotional stress. Some driving required. Will work primarily at a residential facility.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.