Cognitive Retraining Specialist

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Companys mission.

SUMMARY

The Cognitive Retraining Specialist is responsible for providing facility based individual and family therapeutic services to clients. They are also responsible for assessing the ongoing need for cognitive therapeutic services at the clients current level of care, in the residential setting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:

• Maintains a caseload of clients and provides direct client services.
• Evaluates the needs of the client and develops an individual rehabilitation plan (IRP) using a team approach.



• Creates, coordinates and evaluates service plans through partnerships with stakeholders based on assessed client needs.



• Provides case management with attention to insurance needs.
• Assesses referred clients and leads development of service plan in conjunction with treatment team and funding sources in accordance with corporate, contractual, and regulatory standards



• Participates in team conferences and schedules and leads conferences.
• Participates in field and individual supervision with the Clinical Supervisor.
• Completes all relevant documentation in an accurate and timely manner as specified.
• Maintains and updates the clients clinical records and progress note/case management record book.
• Maintains and updates client and communication books.





• Maintains and updates on-call book and participates in the on-call process as scheduled.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors plus a CSW certification or a teaching certification.
• Masters degree in human services field preferred.
• Requires a minimum of one year experience in the field working with clients with development disabilities or mental health issues.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Licensure and/or certification in field required as determined by site contractual agreement and state standards.
• Current drivers license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• None noted

Other Requirements:

• Travel as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

Weve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.


As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.