Alyson Hughes

· Is responsible for being well versed in the functions of a Program Specialist as defined by regulation and for completing these functions for their assigned caseload.

· Responsible for the coordination of services to individuals in their caseload, including but not limited to:

o Developing and implementing services for each individual according to their ISP and that are age appropriate, focused on acquiring or maintaining functional skills, and which provide opportunities for community participation.

o Reviewing outcomes or goals and making recommendations for changes.

o Training Residential Instructors on the implementation of outcomes and goals, as well as the health and safety needs of individuals.

· Responsible for the coordination and completion of Annual Functional Assessments for each individual in their caseload.

· Adheres to regulatory requirements for communicating the results of the initial assessment and any revisions to the individual and the team.

· Attends meetings for and participates in the development of the ISP/IPP, Annual updates, and revisions for individuals in their caseload.

· Responsible for the review, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the ISP/IPP for individuals in their caseload and for communicating discrepancies to the Supports Coordinator and team.

· Responsible for reviewing participation and authoring monthly progress and quarterly reviews for individuals in their caseload and for reporting changes in need to the Supports Coordinator.

· Responsible for reviewing the ISP, Quarterly Reviews, and any revisions with the individual and for providing documentation of the review to the Supports Coordinator and the team.

· Coordinates and attends regular monitoring visits with the Supports Coordinator.

· Monitors the completion of all required agency and regulatory documentation and communicates issues and problems in a timely manner.

• Ensure the completion of the patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentations in accordance with applicable federal and state standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Provide patients with orientation regarding objectives of the program, phase system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patents adjust to the program.
• Assure each patient is assessed and placed according to the treatment phases in accordance with Federal and State standards and agency policies.
• Assure all clinical documentation and patient charts updates in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Counsel patients in crisis situations by identifying patient resources and coping abilities to help patients cope with and resolve crisis.
• Counsel patients who have refused to comply with specific program requirements to increase patient awareness of consequences of noncompliance.
• Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate.
• Perform treatment plan reviews
• Participate in case conferences and case reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop and increase knowledge of federal, state, and agency regulations regarding confidentiality, methadone treatment, and substance abuse counseling certification.
• Submit all internal an external correspondence to supervisor for review and approval.
• Complete intakes, facilitate group counseling sessions.
• Collection and testing of urine/swab drug screening following proper chain of custody.
• Secure necessary documentation from patients, when appropriate, to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Submit monthly and quarterly statistical reports to supervisor.
• Attend supervisions as scheduled
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Complete intakes and facilitate group counseling sessions. courses promptly.y manner.as required. The program includes phase system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, hours of service, patient rights, and additional information to help patients adjust to the program.

• Providing case management and care coordination services for patients enrolled in treatment. Responsible for coordinating continuum of care activities for assigned patients and ensuring optimum utilization of resources, service delivery, and compliance with external agencies and referral sources requirements.
• May include activities such as coordinating patients assessments, treatment planning and crisis intervention services; providing training and facilitating linkages for the use of community resources; monitoring service delivery; obtaining or assisting patients in obtaining necessary services (e.g. financial assistance, housing assistance, food, clothing, medical services, educational services, vocational services, recreational services, etc.); assisting patients in networks with family members, friends, and/or organizations; assisting patients in performing daily living activities; and coordinating criminal justice services.
• Conducting individual and family educational sessions and engaging in various duties related to coordinating treatment and discharge activities, as needed.
• Coordinating, in a timely manner, issues or activities relevant to the team, and/or to the team's relationship within the facility or treatment milieu
• Adhering to organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives, and maintaining organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality..
• Attend team meetings and complete all required training courses in a timely manner.
• Adhering to organizationa,policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintaining organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality.

• Collaborates with treatment team members in the development of goals and interventions.
• Provides transfer of skill to parents/caregivers through interventions such as modeling, parent coaching and interventions as written in the behavior plan.
• Provides accurate, clear documentation on progress notes for each session.
• Completes data collection at each session to assist in determining levels of progress.
• Participates in monthly team meetings and group supervision meetings with clinical supervisor.
• Maintains communication with treatment team to report obstacles, progress and/or concerns about treatment.

• Observing and participating in individual and family therapy sessions
• Preparing materials for therapy sessions
• Participating and observing in individual assessments
• Implementing interventions and collecting data
• Observing and participating in staff meetings
• Updating treatment plans
• Observing medication management appointments with psychiatrists