HARRIETT SUMO

Contributes to the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Needs Assessment on an ongoing basis.

• Participates with the licensed staff in the development, implementation, and monitoring and updating of the individualized rehabilitation plan/Individual Recovery Plan (IRP).
• Perform therapeutic rehabilitative skill development as outlined in the CSS Regulations.
• Offer services appropriate to meet person’s served needs as identified in the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Needs Assessment (CRNA) and included in each individuals IRP.

Perform crisis intervention as indicated Coordinate and manage services in conjunction with the team.

• Supportive counseling, medication education, mental health education and early crisis intervention
• Engages people receiving services in the treatment process.
• Utilizes Illness Management and Recovery, WRAP and other relevant health and wellness curriculum to ensure overall wellness is a key focus in the individual’s recovery plan
• Perform evidence-based practices that are appropriate for implementing community support services. This may include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral and Educational Strategies, Trauma Informed Care, Career Services, Permanent Supportive Housing, IMR and WRAP.
• Mental health education, community living skill training, and supportive counseling in the home and other natural environments to person served and significant others o 24-hour on-call coverage on a rotating schedule
• Technical assistance and education to members of the team in the area of recovery and wellness. Works with the team to develop materials and strategies for teaching wellness strategies including Wellness Recovery Action Plans, instilling hope, promoting choice and empowerment, and spirituality, in conjunction with the team
• Serves as a resource for all team members to ensure health literacy principles are translated into services and supports offered for all persons served, especially those who are at risk for metabolic syndrome
• Consults with other service providers and resource people regarding the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation needs of the people receiving services
• Completes chart documentation for assigned individuals according to CSS regulations

• Performs biopsychosocial assessments and explores diagnoses with course of treatment.
• Develops treatment plans, which include measurable goals and objectives.
• Facilitates individual counseling, psycho-education classes, and group therapy as assigned.
• Participates in case conference with multidisciplinary treatment team to determine the best course of treatment for clients and to address all of the client’s needs.
• Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
• Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
• Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
• Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
• Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
• Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.