Direct Service Worker - TBS

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring for a Direct Service Worker (Contractor) at Leading By Example LLC!

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Leading By Example, LLC is not just any other mental health agency. We are the leaders in the next generation of mental health practice. Our mission; to improve the quality of life for children, adults, and families worldwide. We are a united team of hard working, supportive, genuine life long learners who practice in excellence and strive to help individuals make breakthroughs in achieving their mental health goals and leading healthier more balanced lives.

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Direct Service Workers who work in the Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) program will deliver community-based services in Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Harford County. 

DSW’s in the TBS program will work with minors ages 5-21, clients enrolled by age 20 are eligible to remain enrolled until age 21. TBS clients will receive 5-20 hours per week per client, in-home one-on-one visits with individualized behavior modification plans with the goal of avoiding hospitalization or out of home placement. Parental/guardian involvement is required and support with parenting interventions. Biopsychosocial assessment (completed within 6 months of the referral) must be attached with the referral for services. Medicaid only clients. 

Compensation & Structure:
This is a 1099 contractor role. Compensation is task-based and paid upon completion of required services, documentation, and training. A full breakdown of the compensation structure will be provided during onboarding. 

Without LLC

-1-10 weekly hours $20 per hour

-11-25 weekly hours $22 per hour

-26+ weekly hours and above $24 per hour

With LLC

-1-10 weekly hours $22 per hour

-11-25 weekly hours $24 per hour

-26+ weekly hours and above $26 per hour

Direct Services:

• Complete 5-20 hours per week, per client, in home visits
• Engage clients in developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships
• Assist clients in creating daily structure that includes opportunities for developing skills necessary for healthy functioning in the community
• Implement health promotion and education, therapeutic recreation, cultural enrichment, and independent living skills development activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of rehabilitation, health homes, and therapeutic behavioral plans
• Assist clients with developing and maintaining social support networks
• Monitor client engagement in services
• Connect clients to behavioral and somatic health care services in the community
• Able to juggle multiple families/youth, documentation, scheduling, and deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating with clients, caregivers, providers, and internal team members.
• Able to assess needs, prioritize services, and creatively problem-solve barriers to care.
• Can navigate EHR systems, maintain accurate documentation, and understands the importance of timely documentation and compliance with program standards
• Willing to work with multiple systems (schools, courts, therapists, etc.) and contribute to a larger care team.
• Deep understanding of trauma-informed care and working with diverse, underserved populations.
• Provide emergency crisis intervention and conflict management to identified clients and families
• Has community connections and is able to research local resources and community providers
• Passion for long-term growth and leadership in the organization
• Utilize our electronic health record to schedule visits and intakes and to complete documentation
• Deep understanding of behavioral modification
• Understands the use of different strategies for redirection
• Coping and deescalation for different and oppositional behaviors using structured activities from worksheets or other behavioral intervention tools
• Participate in bi-weekly supervision and/or training opportunities

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
• Document all interactions, assessments, and care plans according to agency standards.
• Submit all documentation by specified deadlines and communicate any difficulties in doing so. 
• Two (2) documentations (HBI Progress Notes) are expected per service
• Signatures from client/parent on all assessments and intake packets
• All documentation is expected to be turned in weekly by Sunday at 11:59pm. Documentation that is late past the 5th day of billing will not be paid for services until 45 days later due to Net45 terms.

Coordination:

• Coordinate with community resources and service providers.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure their needs are met.
• Collaborate with each client’s various treatment providers on a regular basis.
• Open email communication

Supervision:

• Participate in bi-weekly supervision sessions 
• Attend a company staff meeting every quarter
• Attend a general staff meeting on a quarterly basis.
• Attend bi-weekly clinical training sessions 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelors in Behavioral Health industry preferred
• 2 years experience in Mental Health Industry, TBS experience preferred
• Familiarity with youth and family systems, behavioral health, and community resource navigation
• Superior time management skills
• Reliable and current auto insurance (State minimum for Maryland).
• Valid Maryland Driver’s license.
• Active Professional Liability Insurance.
• CPR/ First Aid Certification.