Medication Coordinator 1 (TAP)

Ridgeview Commons, a DePaul Apartment Treatment Program, is now hiring a full-time Medication Coordinator on our Tuesday-Saturday shift!

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life
• Supportive work environment
• We value diversity
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Excellent benefits (see below for details)
• Pay range for this position is $21-$21.30/hour
• Provides leadership for medication related systems, adherence to DePaul Policy, Training and Standards.
• Process all incoming client medications. This includes checking labels for accuracy, completing proper documentation and storing medications as per DePaul’s standards and NYS Office of Mental health regulations.
• Process incoming prescriptions, medication or treatment orders and updates client charts as well as the Medication Administration Record (MAR) when new medications or change orders are prescribed.
• Inventories all medication (pill, liquid, inhaler, and creams) and required supplies (BGL test strips, alcohol swabs) weekly to identify medications that need to be ordered.
• Ensures that prescriptions are refilled as needed. Request standing order prescriptions as needed.
• Tracks and oversees the medication ordering, supply and ensure medications are on site without interruptions of medication regimen.
• Acts as a liaison with resident, doctors, pharmacies, providers and residential staff as necessary to ensure timely and accurate ordering of medications and appointment scheduling as needed.
• Oversees the supervision of all residents’ medications in accordance with physician’s orders, DePaul’s Policy and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
• Monitors the medication related documentation weekly for accuracy and completeness. Address areas of need with Site Supervisor.
• Reports significant issues regarding client medications to the Residential Supervisor (i.e. missed doses of medications, resident refusals, adverse reactions, etc.).
• Responsible for overseeing the monitoring and documentation of all residents involved in the self-medication process.
• Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a caring, positive attitude towards all residents, family members, staff, guests and service providers.
• Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operations of the program, and the medication room in particular.
  
  
  

Education & Experience High School Diploma required. Advanced educational degree preferred. One-year experience working with people with mental illness preferred. Demonstrated prior medication management experience required. Excellent organizational and communication skills with experience interfacing with medical personnel and adherence to protocols.

• In addition to the above criteria this position also requires a clean NYS driving record as outlined in DePaul’s personnel policy. Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.
  
  
  

This full-time position has the following schedule

• Sunday-Off
• Monday-Off
• Tuesday 2pm-1030pm
• Wednesday 130pm-1030pm
• Thursday 2pm-1030pm
• Friday 900am-530pm
• Saturday 230pm-1030pm
  
  
  

This position is eligible for the following benefits Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match, Employee Discount Programs, Free Parking and Staff Recognition Programs.

DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and program need

The DePaul Riverside Apartment Treatment Program is looking for a passionate mental health professional to join our team. We are currently hiring a full-time Residential Services Coordinator! This role assumes primary responsibility for developing RSP, performing and coordinating the services and functions necessary to enhance the resident’s autonomy, quality of life, and recovery process.

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life
• Supportive work environment
• We value diversity
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Excellent benefits and competitive wages
• Pay range for this position is $23-$23.60/hour based on experience
  
  
  

Area of Responsibilities

• Develops the overall Residential Service Plan with the resident and his or her support network by identifying the individual’s needs and desires in an effort to maintain placement and / or progress to more independent housing.
• Provide teaching, monitoring and recovery oriented supports in accordance with OMH 595 and 593 including the following rehabilitative services Assertiveness / Self-Advocacy Training, Community Integration / Resource Development, Daily Living Skills, Health Services, Medication Management / Training, Parenting Training, Rehabilitative Counseling, Skill Development, Socialization, Substance Abuse Services, Symptom Management.
• Ensure that each resident receives comprehensive planning in a person centered approach for; admission (including the completion of admission notes), on-going recovery oriented services, and discharge. Ensure that each plan is complete and up-to-date in accordance with standards of practice and the New York State Office of Mental Health.
• Participates in monthly meeting with Primary Counselor and Resident to monitor recovery efforts, progress and changes needed in plans and ensure delivery of services in accordance with each resident’s service plan.
• Conducts at minimum quarterly reviews of the Residential Service Plan with the individual in an effort to ascertain the degree of progress and to make revisions when necessary.
• Provide guidance and oversight to Counselors to ensure Counselors observe, monitor, document, and report resident behaviors as well as their progress in accordance with agency standards.
• Provide guidance and oversight to Counselors to schedule or ensure that annual appointments for physicals, eye exams, and dental appointments are scheduled. Ensures that transportation is arranged for these appointments (when appropriate).
• Works collaboratively with the resident’s community service providers to ensure continuity of care (care managers, clinical, medical, educational, vocational, and entitlement specialists, etc.). Makes appropriate referrals to these services when needed.
• Serves as the key liaison between the resident and his / her clinical provider with regard to the monitoring of the individual’s mental health and well-being. Works with the Primary Counselor to keep the resident engaged in clinical services through regular attendance.
• Help residents to plan for the purchasing of clothes and other necessities.
• Works with residents to encourage a healthy connection with family and community ties and to develop new supports and interests.
• Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a caring, positive attitude toward all residents, staff, guests, and service providers.
• Provide safe transporting of residents when needed.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations for self, residents, and staff.
• Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the program.
  
  
  

Education & Experience QMHS Standard Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field or an Associate’s degree in Human Service field plus three years of FT related experience or a High School Diploma plus five years of FT Human Service experience. This position also requires a clean NYS driving record as outlined in DePaul’s personnel policy. Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.

We have two schedule options available, both with varied shifts (mix of days & evenings)

• Sunday - Thursday
• Tuesday - Saturday
  
  
  

This position is eligible for the following benefits Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match, Employee Discount Programs, Free Parking and Staff Recognition Programs.

DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and program need.

Provides leadership for medication related systems, adherence to DePaul Policy, Training and Standards.

Process all incoming client medications. This includes checking labels for accuracy, completing proper documentation and storing medications as per DePaul’s standards and NYS Office of Mental health regulations.

Process incoming prescriptions, medication or treatment orders and updates client charts as well as the Medication Administration Record (MAR) when new medications or change orders are prescribed.

Inventories all medication (pill, liquid, inhaler, and creams) and required supplies (BGL test strips, alcohol swabs) weekly to identify medications that need to be ordered.

Ensures that prescriptions are refilled as needed. Request standing order prescriptions as needed.

Tracks and oversees the medication ordering, supply and ensure medications are on site without interruptions of medication regimen.

Acts as a liaison with resident, doctors, pharmacies, providers and residential staff as necessary to ensure timely and accurate ordering of medications and appointment scheduling as needed.

Oversees the supervision of all residents’ medications in accordance with physician’s orders, DePaul’s Policy and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.

Monitors the medication related documentation weekly for accuracy and completeness. Address areas of need with Site Supervisor.

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