Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary
The Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) is a professional person with the overall responsibility for directing the programmatic and clinical aspects of the day and residential program. Significant aspects of the work include: casework with individuals served by the program to address mental health or behavioral health needs; be familiar with a variety of therapeutic models including Applied Behavior Analysis, consulting with and training Managers and Direct Support Professionals in behavioral interventions including documentation and behavioral support strategies, oversight of the Individual Program Plan (IPP) process, developing and maintaining effective partnerships with local and state agencies, developing and maintaining interagency and community relationships, and exercise of independent judgment within a broad framework of rules, regulations and policies to insure compliance with DD regulations.
The values and principles which underpin these activities must be reflected in exercising each of the duties outlined. These principles include the protection and enhancement of the rights and dignity of each individual; maximization of involvement and decision-making of the individuals served by the program; recognition that the individuals we serve are members of their community and are entitled to the access of generic services. 

Responsibilities 

• Review the development of Functional Behavior Assessments completed by agency personnel and provides direction for all services.
• Development, training, and implementation of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), utilizing positive behavior supports including behavior modification strategies, community integration, health, recreation, activities of daily living, etc. to ensure quality service delivery
• Review Safety Plans for individuals served.
• Write and review of data collection on BSPs, FBA on at least a monthly basis
• Provide ongoing consultation Residential Managers, and Direct Support Professionals in all aspects of the IPP system and the delivery of high-quality services to the Individuals served by the Day and Residential Program Manager
• Attend trainings and workshops as needed to stay current with the ever-evolving clinical service delivery
• Provide information for internal Human Rights Review Committee (HRC), as needed.
• Maintain BSP goals database
• Review General Event Reports, T-logs and data collection on Therap to make recommendations regarding effectiveness of behavior support plans, safety plans, etc.
• Collaborate with the management team to ensure comprehensive training program that will equip all staff to perform all programmatic duties competently.
• Attend ISP meetings as necessary
• Liaison to families, service coordinators, medical personnel, consultants, providers, and Internal HRC
• Monitor incident reports
  Provide directions to staff as needed
  Review General Event Reports and write as necessary
  Conduct periodic on-site review of service delivery
  All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold current required licensing for this role
• Previous, demonstrable experience in developmental Disabilities services. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with HIPPA and local regulations