Program Coordinator; Respite

Job Overview

This position is based at the Tigard Respite site located in SW Portland, OR. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Program Coordinator

Respite

Mission:
Cascadia Health delivers whole health care - integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing - to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.

Vision:
We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.

The Respite Program Coordinator works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to implement and monitor treatment for residents within the Crisis Respite facilities, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving mental health services, it is required the Respite Program Coordinator understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve.

This position is primarily responsible for managing the referral, intake, and discharge processes at Respite facilities; as well as coordinating daily operations consistent with policy, procedure, protocols, and leadership’s guidance. This will include oversight and coordination of referral process, intake process, care coordination, and discharge process; participation in and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client-centered approach to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately transitioning to a less restrictive setting.

• Provide therapeutic interventions and education with residents as required, and directed by the mental health treatment plan, and the resident service plan.
• Participate in regular supervision with Site Supervisor or Manager.
• Attend clinical case conferences and staff meetings as appropriate to gain knowledge and communicate program and resident needs.
• Comply with and implement the regulations, policies, and procedures under which the facility is licensed and operates.
• Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols and procedures.
• Have the ability and be prepared to assist with avoidance, preventing escalation, and physical and mechanical restraint techniques (Class 1 Facility only) as appropriate, to avoid crisis situations or to neutralize crises in progress.
• Respect and honor client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
• Document and maintain medical and clinical records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation associated with billing, assessment, treatment, residents’ progress and other activities as required.
• Complete electronic medical records (EMR) as required using Cascadia software, including ongoing MAR audits.
• Demonstrate responsibility for safety of residents and property; is familiar with fire regulations and evacuation procedures; participate in regular fire safety drills with residents in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
• Must stay awake on all shifts.
• Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis as indicated in the licensing requirements for the facility as well as agency requirements.
• Attend seminars, training and other educational opportunities in order to develop professional skills and abilities.
• Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency…