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SalaryRehabilitation Program Specialist 2
(240002Q5)About Us:
The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and coordinate state-wide program of habilitation and/or rehabilitation (i.e., Pre-Admission Screening/Resident Review [PASRR] programs for relocation of mentally ill persons and development of community based services)
- Coordinate program requirements and necessary steps for seriously mentally ill persons seeking transfer to nursing facilities from hospitals, private residences, community-based programs ensuring compliance with applicable federal/state PASRR requirements and mental health best practices
- Perform as a member of an interdisciplinary team giving and receiving feedback suggestions, support and backup
- Review and assess clinical documents/records through the use of clinical knowledge and best practices in order to make determinations based upon these records, while incorporating not only state and federal regulations but the intent of the regulations in relationship to evolving state directed policy initiatives
- Make determinations and develop individualized recommendations relative to necessary placement/treatment options
- Assure timely review of case documentation in compliance with federal requirements
- Maintain records
- Perform records/documentation development/maintenance functions (e.g. develops, sends, receives e-mail communications with involved parties)
- Perform outcome reviews, and develops/prepares reports
- Provide verbal/written information and technical assistance for nursing homes, hospitals, professional staff, social workers assigned to cases, and other pertinent stakeholders
- Provide advice/information to involved parties on program requirements, documentation, alternative care, and administrative rules
- Complete cases from initiation through the Chapter 119 appeals process as assigned
- Routinely identifying areas for quality improvement, improved work flows and streamlined processes as a part of the bureau’s continuous quality improvement model
- Under administrative direction of supervisor, develop PASRR electronic data bases, web pages, spread sheets, tables, graphs and other management information reports
- Review and revise policies and procedures relative to PASRR, to inform policy analysis and development
- Make recommendations to modify, enhance, improve efficiency of case processing; provides assistance to the Chief of the Bureau of PASRR with routine operations. (e.g., mailing informational newsletter, developing training manual and presenting training seminars, developing policy/procedure manual)
- Perform other duties as assigned
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Graduate degree in a human service area (i.e., rehabilitation counseling, special education, guidance & counseling, psychology, social work, child & family community services) as required by an accredited college or university
- Or a graduate degree that leads to licensure as a licensed professional counselor by the Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Or completion of graduate degree in other related vocational rehabilitation areas (e.g., rehabilitation management/administration from an accredited college or university).
- Or completion of graduate field of study in human services area (i.e., same examples as cited previously) as required by accredited college or university; 12 mos. exp. as Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1, 69731.
- Or in Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services only, licensed, certified, or registered clinical professional per OAC 5122-21-03 (E) Personnel Requirements (2).
- Or in Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities only, 4 yrs. exp. in private or governmental agency responsible for habilitative &/or rehabilitative programs development in developmental disabilities (i.e., working with individuals with developmental disabilities); bachelor’s degree in professional human services field (e.g., psychology, education, anthropology) in accordance with provisions of 42 CFR 483.430(b)(5)(x) & interpretive guidelines issued by centers for Medicaid & Medicare services.
Preferred Qualification: Licensed, certified, or registered clinical professional OAC 5122-21-03 (E) Personnel Requirements (2)
Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation
Professional Skill: Counseling and Rehabilitation
Technical Skills: Attention to Detail, Decision Making
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Please ensure your online application (e.g., work experience/education sections, contact information) is up-to-date and clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications for the position.
Please do not type “see resume” as a substitution for completing sections of the application. Assumptions will not be made. Answers to the job-related questionnaire must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application.
Technical Assistance: Applicants experiencing technical issues should send an email to careers@ohio.gov.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The State of Ohio and OhioMHAS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an applicant who is selected for an interview and require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made.
