There are multiple positions within the agency for this level of certification. For more information about the Certification and how to obtain please visit the Muskie Website. ABHS currently contracts with Riverside Training that has certified trainers through the Muskie School to provide the classes needed to obtain this certification.
The first of these positions would be in our Health Home Program as a Coordinator.
Health Home Coordinator for Members with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) shall draft the Plan of Care for each member, oversee the plan and coordination of services. This roll will also support and encourage members in actively participating in reaching the goals they set together!
The Health Home Coordinator will identify and link member with community resources, facilitate referrals and respond to social service needs. You will collaborate with other team members including doctors, nurses, other care coordinators, and Clinicians. The care coordinator will help our members implement the Plan of Care, monitor and assist them in problem solving potential issues related to the health care system, financial or social barriers. The Health Home model is a team based approach to care, included on your team will be a Psychiatrist, Medical Professional, Registered Nurse, and a Peer Support.
The second position would be a Patient Navigator position working in the Opioid Health Home (OHH). The Patient Navigator is a member of a team treating those with opioid addiction working towards recovery. The Patient Navigator works directly with the member to collaborate with other health care, mental health, social service, and community providers to guide the member in accessing additional services and support that will help the member in their recovery.
For OHH members who are receiving coordinated case management services, the Patient Navigator shall be the primary provider of care coordination, health promotion, individual and family support services, and referral to community and social support services.
The third position would be a Substance Use Home Based Skills Professional position. This individual in this position is responsible for the development and follow through of a treatment program that assists participants with children are risk of CPS involvement in their recovery. These tasks include participation in the intake procedure for newly referred participants through assessment of the participants level of functioning in the Domains of Life Skills, Independent Living Skills, Coping Skills, and Medication adherence. Utilize this assessment to develop the treatment plan in conjunction with the participant, natural supports, and other service providers the participant identifies as being involved in the participants care. In cases where Child Protective Services has an active case, ensure that documentation of the Safety Plan, Re-unification Plan, or Jeopardy Plan are obtained to ensure establishment of the goals reflect the requirements of the plans set forth by CPS. Carry out through role modeling, skills teaching, advocacy, and education the connection of the member to the services, skills set, and resources that allow progress and achievability of the goals set out in the treatment plan. Documentation of progress as it relates to all treatment including specific performance indicators outlined in this project.
