Medicaid Compliance Specialist at Lawrence Hall Youth Services
Provide training and technical support for the Medicaid funded programs at LHYS. Conduct the new staff in service on Medicaid Documentation. Complete utilization reviews for the agency.
Conduct psychiatric assessments to patients in the Emergency Room. Provide recommendations to hospital staff and doctors regarding level of care and discharge planning. Provide patients with referrals for services such as outpatient mental health or substance abuse services, housing and psychiatric services.
Coordinate the intake process for the Mental Health Division of HRDI. Conduct mental health assessments and screenings. Refer consumers to corresponding services. Supervise Masters Level interns for the Intake Department.
Provide clinical guidance, supervision and advice throughout the program.
Serve as a lead contact and liaison with property management team in supportive housing buildings.
In conjunction with property management team, direct and adjust service coordination at supportive and transitional housing buildings to meet changing needs.
Responsible for program planning and distribution of workload.
Lead staff in addressing issues of quality improvement and model development aspects of the program.
Supervise staff including but not limited to conducting annual performance evaluations, managing performance and documenting discipline in accord with organizational policies and procedures.
Participate in the hiring process for staff at the Supportive Housing Services program.
Serve as the main contact for the external agencies, vendors and property managers.
Ensure contract compliance and adherence to program policy.
Complete monthly and quarterly reports and others, as needed.
Ensure Supportive Housing Services participation in relevant advocacy arenas.
Conduct presentations, trainings, and workshops on the Supportive Housing Services best practices.
As senior clinician on team, provide individual counseling and community support for clients with mental illness and substance abuse diagnoses on team and caseload.
Supervised 11 residential staff members through group and individual supervision, providing training and assistance for maintenance of the quality of services members receive.
Ensure the timely completion of documentation and paperwork in accordance with DHS, CILA and MRO billing requirements.
Acting as senior clinician on team, provided individual counseling for members with mental illness and substance abuse diagnoses on team and caseload.
Supervised 10 residential staff members, providing training and assistance for maintenance of the quality of services members receive. Facilitate monthly staff meetings.
Acted as the intake coordinator for the residential programs at Mazza and Bill's Place.
Analyzed weekly and monthly documentation reports to ensure compliance with MRO requirements.
Improved student/faculty relations as school registrar and high school counselor.
Participated in the recruitment of teachers and students. Supervised other office staff and volunteers.
Completed reports to all funding sources and ensured timely submission. Maintained computer database and paper records on students.
Performed basic payroll functions; improved compliance with funding contracts.
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