Medication Manager

About the Organization Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths. Position: Medication Manager CR‑SRO Full‑Time/Part‑Time: Full‑Time Location: Medford, NY Days/Hours Monday – Friday; 9am – 5pm Description Concern Housing is seeking a Medication Manager to be responsible for providing oversight and monitoring for the supportive tenants’ medications; education regarding medications; linkage with appropriate resources and supportive case management services. Duties and Responsibilities Provide medication monitoring at the residences of identified clients who are in need of this service, up to daily, as needed. Assess client needs to determine the frequency of medication monitoring. Provide education and resource information regarding prescribed medication regimens to increase medication management skillsets. Ensure an adequate and appropriate supply of mediations are maintained at the residence. Ensure adequate and appropriate supplies are on hand at client residences, i.e., personal refrigerator with thermometer, sharps container, lock box, as needed. Provide oversight and support for clients who pack medication according to their personalized medication hold schedules. Assess and help prepare clients to manage their medications independently, providing: counseling on monitoring the medication supply, education on how to order refills, and linkages to resources to support in this area. Responsible for all documentation regarding support services, including: drafting Support Plan Goals, Objectives and Staff Interventions; providing a medication management (MMT) restorative service once monthly and documenting in Precision Care. Ensure current providers/prescribers are accurately listed on client Face Sheets; ensure appropriate consents are on file. Conduct and document collateral contacts with providers regarding any medication refusals, misses, script renewals, etc. Ensure client medication lists are accurately reflected in Precision Care and review/update at least quarterly. Review hospital discharge paperwork to monitor for any potential medication changes; follow-up with providers/prescribers as needed. Attend weekly supervision and scheduled staff meetings. Remain current with all agency required compliance documents and trainings. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related mental health discipline, plus 2 years experience working with a psychiatric population. A working knowledge of psychotropic medications is also required. This individual must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care. Benefits Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available! Salary: $55,000/yr EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Witt/Kieffer