IPR Practitioner

POSITION OVERVIEW:  To provide intensive psychiatric rehabilitation (IPR) services to adults with serious mental illness, which may include bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other diagnoses.  Services are designed to facilitate a process of systematic change for individuals in the program.  The IPR program is intended for individuals who want to make a change and are able to choose from one of the following environments: learning, working, living, and social engagement.  IPR’s focus is to promote recovery, full community integration, and quality of life through participation in group and individual sessions. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare and present lesson plans or technology for assigned groups and individual meeting times. 

• Complete proper documentation within the EHR upon client enrollment, at discharge, after individual and group services, and as needed and/or directed. 

• Ensure that individuals assigned to you have the necessary documentation in the medical file according to DHS and CARF standards. 

• Complete all billing authorizations and billing activities in EHR as directed. 

• Complete authorizations and progress reports in EHR for each individual during authorizations period. 

• Complete other documentation requirements (i.e. service plan reports, annual reassessment, social history, coping plans) as directed by statue. 

• Participate in client support team meetings and staff meetings as requested and communicate with and involve significant others in the rehabilitation process, as directly by participant. 

• Make regular contact with referral sources 

• Follow all safety procedures and promote safety measures among team and clients. 

• Provide and assist in transportation arrangements for IPR participants as needed. 

• Responsible for maintaining and promoting positive internal and external customer relationships. 

• Adherence to Hope Haven’s policies, procedures and code of ethics 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Requires B.A. degree in Human Services Field, one year of experience in working with persons with psychiatric disabilities. 

• Completion of 60 hours of intensive psychiatric rehabilitation training provided after hire. 

• Knowledge and understanding of disabilities and effective teaching and training techniques. 

• Knowledge and understanding of behavior management techniques. 

• Strong interpersonal/counseling skills.  

• Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.  

• Good communication (verbal and written), organizational and leadership skills.  

• Computer literate or have basic knowledge computer skills.  

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.  

• Reliable Transportation.  

• Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.