Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Logansport State Hospital :

Logansport State Hospital is a state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults with mental illness. Using an interdisciplinary approach and evidence-based programming, we promote recovery and return of the individual to the community. 

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $45,422.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

Program Design & Evaluation 

• Plan, formulate, coordinate, and implement screening process and program curriculum to address specific needs of transitional program clients. 
• Make changes and adjustments to programs, as necessary, to maximize the effectiveness of services. 
• Prepare and update the transitional care procedure manual. 

Administrative Procedures & Program Support 

• Conduct administrative meetings with transitional care specialists to discuss individual treatment problems and to present new methods and techniques of clients’ evaluation and treatment. 
• Write procedures for funding and continuing programs, expand programs, and assist in overall budget for the unit/program. 

Client Support & Engagement 

• Communicate and coordinate with referring treatment teams, manage care provider staff and families regarding program needs, client needs and discharge planning. 
• Escort and/or transport clients to field trips (both on and off grounds), daily living skills activities, appointments, etc. 
• As appropriate, provide motivational techniques, counseling and teaching activity of daily living skills as prescribed in the individual treatment plan. 

Behavioral & Crisis Management 

• Assist in managing the aggressive behavior of clients. 
• Resolve problems and informal complaints of clients and staff. 
• Ensure clients’ progress is documented. 

Talent Development & Performance Management

• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities for professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance to ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. 

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

Displaying Technical Expertise 

• Specialized knowledge of principles and practices of psychiatric rehabilitation, especially relating to serious and persistent mental illness. 
• Specialized knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies regarding the outplacement of clients. 
• Specialized knowledge of philosophy of interdisciplinary treatment concept, management techniques and Division of Mental Health rules, regulations and procedures. 
• Specialized knowledge of the appropriate techniques and methodologies used in recognizing behaviors in clients that may indicate the client requires special assistance to prevent injury to themselves or others, and ability to take appropriate action. 

Delivering High Quality Work and Managing Time 

• Ability to effectively assess clients’ needs and to assess and document their progress as well as amend their treatment program appropriately. 
• Ability to effectively communicate and counsel with clients, staff, families and community liaisons. 
• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation. 

Using Computers and Technology 

• Ability to prepare detailed reports, manuals and budget recommendations. 
• Ability to effectively document progress of clients and program. 

Developing Talent 

• Ability to supervise, evaluate, monitor and train paraprofessional staff in the methods and techniques used in implementing and maintaining the transitional program. 
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets. 

Managing Work Performance 

• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. 
• Ability to manage and monitor transition programs, including the ability to formulate, implement and amend the program. 

Education and Experience 

• Per Indiana Code IC 12-24-19-7, a Bachelor's Degree, 1+ year of experience, and be trained in transitional care. 

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

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