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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionJob Title: Peer Recovery Mentor
Program/Department: Multiple positions, multiple programs 
Position Type: Full-Time and Part-Time positions available 
Location: Boston or Lowell
Reports to: Clinical Manager 
About IHR: The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) is a statewide service, research, policy, program development and capacity building agency. IHR designs its services based on an understanding of the impact of trauma. IHR’s CARF accredited treatment programs provide holistic interventions for hard to reach and high-risk individuals and families. IHR’s mission, since our founding in 1990, has been to develop and support a comprehensive continuum of care for families, individuals, youth, and pregnant and parenting people affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, violence/trauma, mental health challenges and other health issues, while advancing principles of health equity and social justice. Our work is focused on addressing and eradicating inequities in our health care, economic, and justice systems, especially as they disproportionately affect women and people of color. We are committed to providing services and creating communities that mitigate the effects of substance use, mental illness, and trauma.  
Summary Statement: The Peer Recovery Mentor is a person with lived experience of parenting in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD). Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Peer Recovery Mentor supports pregnant and parenting people impacted by substance use, trauma, and mental health needs. Using their own lived experience and professional training, the Peer Recovery Mentor assists people with accessing care, identifying and building on their strengths, learning about recovery, and navigating supports and services for themselves and their families. The Peer Recovery Mentor will work closely with an interdisciplinary team on all family activities. 
Essential Functions: 
<ul>
<li>Work collaboratively with clinical staff and partners to identify and engage pregnant and parenting people in services; </li>
<li>Provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed services in homes and community settings; </li>
<li>Support families in developing and maintaining recovery support plans, and in identifying goals for attaining and maintaining recovery, including cultivating a recovery support network; </li>
<li>Work with parents to develop self-worth and skills that build connection with their children, using Relational-Cultural Theory; </li>
<li>Build rapport with parents to supportively challenge negative beliefs and promote positive change, using Motivational Interviewing Techniques; </li>
<li>Facilitate or co-facilitate groups; </li>
<li>Engage in weekly supervision and maintain all required documentation; </li>
<li>Participate in collecting evaluation data for further assessment and/or services as needed; </li>
<li>Collaborate with team members on an ongoing basis to discuss and coordinate client care and treatment. </li>
<li>Solicit feedback from participants about satisfaction and service delivery improvements and share with team. </li>
<li>Participate in BSAS Recovery Coach Academy and related training if not already certified as a Recovery Coach. </li>
<li>Participate in required training and become knowledgeable in relevant evidence-based practices, such as Seeking Safety, the Nurturing Program, and Trauma Informed Care. </li>
<li>Maintain timely records of all services providers in EHR system in accordance with state and federal confidentiality laws. </li>
<li>Use cloud-based systems for communication with IHR’s site office, including shared calendars, timesheets, and supervisor check-ins. </li>
<li>Attend team and agency staff meetings. </li>
</ul>
Qualifications/Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Lived experience of parenting in recovery, and willingness to share experiences, skills, strengths, and resources. </li>
<li>Strong understanding of child development and attachment. </li>
<li>Knowledge of recovery pathways, Peer Recovery Centers, agencies, and services a plus </li>
<li>Knowledge of medication assisted treatment; training in peer recovery support role preferred. </li>
<li>Skills in Motivational Interviewing, and in strengths-based, trauma-informed service delivery. </li>
<li>Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. </li>
<li>Current certification as Peer Recovery Coach, or eligibility and willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of hire. </li>
</ul>
Other Requirements: (If Applicable) 
<ul>
<li>Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle. </li>
</ul>
Travel between sites (reimbursed). 
<ul>
<li>Business Class Rider on Motor Vehicle Insurance if transporting clients. </li>
</ul>
(Reimbursable; required within one month of start of job). 
Competencies: 
<ul>
<li>Clear and effective communication </li>
<li>Strong organizational skills </li>
<li>Ability to work effectively in teams </li>
<li>Self-motivated and independent </li>
<li>Problem-solving skills </li>
<li>Adaptability and flexibility </li>
<li>Commitment to ongoing development and learning </li>
<li>Dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice </li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position include talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and using hands for activities such as grasping, handling, and reaching. These physical and mental demands are essential for the successful execution of job responsibilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Peer Recovery Mentor

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
 
 
Peer Leaders will provide programming assistance to other participants at the Teen Center for youth during the school year. Will provide peer leadership for program activities and assist in facilitating focus groups.
 
<ul>
<li>Responsible for assisting with supervision, implementation, planning, and preparation of Arts and Recreation programming and activities. </li>
<li>Provide a positive role model for other members of the program. </li>
<li>Assist with focus groups when appropriate. </li>
<li>Assume a position of Leadership as assigned on tasks with CITs. </li>
<li>Meet in weekly individual supervision with Youth Employee Coordinator. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Meet in weekly group supervision with Youth Employee Coordinator. </li>
<li>Attending all youth employee meetings, trainings, and assigned programs. </li>
<li>Complete additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager. </li>
<li>Trained in and able to implement crisis de-escalation techniques. </li>
<li>Trained in youth mediation skills (if applicable) </li>
<li>Participate in all youth activities, including field trips. </li>
</ul>
 
QUALIFICATIONS
<ul>
<li>Age requirement 19-24</li>
<li>Able to acquire and demonstrate appropriate work behavior including attendance, focus on job tasks, ability to follow through with instructions. </li>
<li>Maintain good school attendance and performance and have a disposition and capability to work well with youth of diverse backgrounds, receive constructive criticism from and work with adults, and invest in own personal growth and professional development. </li>
<li>Provide a positive role model to others in the program. </li>
<li>Linguistic capacity to work with identified population. </li>
<li>Persistent to engage youth especially when they are not interested in participating. </li>
<li>Energetic and upbeat, especially on bad days. </li>
</ul>
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 Visit us at: <a href="http://www.ccab.org" target="_blank">www.ccab.org</a>.
 Age Requirment: 19-24&nbsp;years

Teen Center Peer Leader

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
LIFE SKILLS COACH
 
A Day in the Life:
 
The Life Skills Coach is an onsite full-time non-exempt position located in Lee, MA who reports to the Life Skills and Wellness Coordinator. 
 
This position operates in a highly scheduled environment but may require longer hours and occasional weekend work and minimal travel as job duties demand. The Life Skills Coach position involves a low physical demand. 
 
The College Internship Program (CIP) is a full-year private young adult transition program for individuals 18-26 with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences offering comprehensive and specialized services. CIP’s programs uniquely address the needs of adolescents and young adults with high-functioning autism, ADHD, and other learning differences by providing a comprehensive curriculum, expert staffing, and a structured weekly schedule. We believe that a learning disability is a learning difference, and our expert staff understand and meet our young adults enrolled in the program where they are at. Our programs focus on the generalization of specialized skills specifically for autism and learning differences. CIP students live with a close-knit community of peers within a supported apartment living setting and fully access the community around them. Each student’s unique needs are met individually as they prepare for success in independent living, college, and employment. CIP is the result of strategies we have developed over 40 years working with hundreds of young people who learn differently and have exceptionalities, helping develop the self-knowledge and skills to live happy and productive lives.
 
All the Responsibilities We’ll Trust You With:
 
<ul>
<li>
Assist students in building independent living skills competencies and routines to develop the ability to live independently after CIP.
</li>
<li>
Engage students in productively exploring and connecting within the community.
</li>
<li>
Ensure a high level of health and safety within one's living environment and the community.
</li>
<li>
Conducts appropriate Executive Functioning appointments with students based on their needs and coordinates with staff accordingly.
</li>
<li>
Assist students in handling challenges and when necessary uses de-escalation techniques and other strategies.
</li>
<li>
Passionate about helping individuals with learning disabilities reach their full potential.
</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>
*Other Duties as Assigned
</li>
<li> </li>
</ul>
Qualities You Possess:
 
<ul>
<li>
The Life Skills Coach will possess exceptional communication skills, precise attention to detail, superior organization and prioritization skills and self-motivation in managing tasks to completion. They will have genuine empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of prospective families, students, and staff.
</li>
</ul>
 
Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise:
 
<ul>
<li>
Crisis management guru and mentor experience is preferred.
</li>
<li>
Independent living skills experience is required. 
</li>
<li>
Associate’s degree (or in pursuit of) from an accredited institution in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field is required.
</li>
<li>
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
</li>
<li>
Active Drivers License is required.
</li>
<li>
Proficiency in office utility computer software programs is required.
</li>
<li>
Experience in the field of autism and/or learning disabilities, especially in a residential setting is highly preferred. 
</li>
</ul>
 
Why Join CIP?
 
<ul>
<li>
Vacation Time - 15 days full time only
</li>
<li>
Paid Holidays - 13 days full time only;Holiday premium pay for part time only
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<li>
Paid Sick Days and Personal Days accrued
</li>
<li>
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
</li>
<li>
Voluntary Benefits: Short and Long-term Disability, Additional Life, Child Life and Spousal Life 
</li>
<li>
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
</li>
<li>
Flexible Spending Accounts
</li>
<li>
401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K) employer match up to 4%
<ul>
<li>
Financial Wellness Advisor Services 
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Tuition and continued education reimbursement up to $3,000 annually for full time and up to $1,000 for part time
</li>
<li>
Wellness reimbursement of $200 per year for full time and $100 per year for part time
</li>
<li>
Employee Assistance Program: child care and parenting, senior care and aging, emotional health, health and wellness, legal and financial, access to discounts 
</li>
<li>
A health advocate to assist with our insurance &amp; healthcare challenges
</li>
<li>
Ongoing monthly training and professional development opportunities
</li>
<li>
Supportive and Collaborative Culture
</li>
</ul>
*Please note that the benefits listed may change based on business needs, regulatory requirements or other factors
 
Accommodations Disabilities Act Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job position.
 
Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
College Internship Program (CIP) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
 
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Team members may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary.

Life Skills Coach

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionClinical Educator / Bilingual Spanish / BSN / Ambulatory Clinic &amp; Chronic Care Experience Preferred This Jobot Job is hosted by: Courtney Labonte Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year 
A bit about us:
 Community Health group is seeking a BSN prepared RN to serve as the Clinical Nurse Educator for their Ambulatory Clinics. Monday - Friday schedule, needs to be Spanish speaking. Any prior experience Training other RNs / LPNs / Medical Assistance is desired Want learn more? Apply right away! <a href="https://jobot.com/apply/nurse-educator-ambulatory-clinic-mon-fri-8-hr-days/1084606400?utm_source=ZipRecruiter" target="_blank">https://jobot.com/apply/nurse-educator-ambulatory-clinic-mon-fri-8-hr-d…</a> 949-996-5645 
Why join us?
 
<ul>
<li> Competitive compensation package</li>
<li> Amazing benefits</li>
<li> Loan Forgiveness / Tuition Assistance</li>
<li> Flexible scheduling</li>
<li> Committed and friendly team</li>
<li> Growth opportunity</li>
</ul>
 
Job Details
 Clinical Nurse Educator: * Mon-Fri, Days * Outpatient Clinic * Seeking an experienced Nurse Educator to serve as a mentor to new RN's, LPN's &amp; MA's * The Clinical Nurse Educator will assist with new hire orientation and on-boarding, oversee the CPR program, and provide EMR training to staff Qualifications: * Must be a Registered Nurse with BSN Degree * Master's Degree Preferred * Must have 5 or more years clinical experience in acute care, community health/health center, or chronic care * Experience as a Nurse Educator, Trainer, Preceptor, Mentor or related leadership role * Prefer experience leading new hire orienatations, ongoing clinical competencies, overseeing CPR program, EMR training or related * Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred * Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Preferred * ACtive MA RN license or ability to gain state license Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Nurse Educator - Ambulatory Clinic (Mon-Fri, 8-hr Days)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionBenefits: 
<ul>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
</ul>
 Womens Health Services is seeking a full-time Health Education and Counselling Coordinator to join our team. As a team member, you will be an important part of a well-established and growing independent abortion clinic. Health Education and Counselling Coordinator Responsible for: Overall operations of the counseling team and activities, including in-person sessions and information provided over the telephone. Ensuring scheduling and pre-appointment education provided is appropriate and adequate for upcoming visits. Confirming that medical team has completed med checks and that pre-appointment testing (if any) is completed. Supervising individual cases with excessive logistics, including cases involving minors, congenital anomalies, intimate partner violence, substance use disorder, and sever mental health challenges. Onboarding and training of new health educators/counselors. Monitoring credentialing of team members, maintenance of team members proficiency. Conducting regular huddles for team. Transmitting policy and workflow changes to health educators/counselors and monitoring the adoption of these by the entire team. Identifying need for professional development programming for health educators/counselors and coordinating delivery of such training. Ongoing assessment of the program and opportunities for improved service. Proposes, implements, and evaluates practice changes to benefit patients and operations. Establishing and monitoring quality assurance measures for health education/counseling services. Evaluating the quality of informational materials and maintaining stock of these. Monitoring the status of referral resources and access to these. Maintaining relationships with funding resources and supporting patients access to these. Requirements: Commitment to reproductive justice and access to abortion care. Strong interpersonal skills. Nonjudgmental, patient-centered, and culturally-sensitive approach to all. Functions as reliable, independent, proactive member of an interdisciplinary team. Ability to navigate stressful situations in a professional and compassionate manner. BA in human services related field. Experience with project and team management. Non-English language skills desirable. Must be available during morning hours. If you want to contribute to a healthy work environment, feel strongly about our cause, and have relevant experience, we would love to hear from you!

Health Education and Counselling Coordinator

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Center Based Teacher - Infant/Toddler
 
Triumph supports the education, well-being and self-sufficiency of young children and their families through high quality early childhood programs and community engagement.
 
As a Center based teacher, you will be responsible for facilitating and guiding activities for a preschool classroom, including curriculum implementation, daily classroom activities, and selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom including maintaining a safe, neat, organized learning environment that is welcoming, nurturing, and high functioning.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Assisting with the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for children</li>
<li>Communicating with families about their children's development and progress</li>
<li>Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including curriculum implementation, daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.</li>
<li>Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion.</li>
<li>Participate in pre-service training, in-service training, and other mandatory training requirements to meet EEC and Head Start requirements.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Minimum CDA (Child Development Associate) credential</li>
<li>Massachusetts EEC Teacher Infant/Toddler certified. (Agency offers certification if not obtained independently) </li>
<li>Knowledge and experience of developmentally appropriate practices with 1-2 years’ minimum experience working with infant/toddler children.</li>
<li>Must have effective interpersonal and communication skills.</li>
</ul>
Benefits &amp; Compensation
Salary range between $19.28 - $28.88/hr. dependent on education and experience
Medical, Dental &amp; Vision; Life Insurance; Short/Long term disability; 403B retirement plan with 5% agency match; 13 paid holidays per year; Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
Monday-Friday; 32.5 hours per week; 52 weeks per year
Must be available to work shift of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm
 
English speaking with Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian-Creole bilingual applicants encouraged to apply
 
If you are passionate about working with young children and families and meet the requirements for this position, we encourage you to apply today!
 
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference in our community through high-quality early childhood programs. We look forward to hearing from you!

Center Base Teacher - Infant/Toddler **NEW SALARY RATE**

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Intern to assist Directory of Quality Assurance &amp; Regulatory Affairs with daily tasks.

Intern

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Looking for a Sensory professional to conduct sensory training to induct 10 new members into their existing sensory team and then calibrate the entire team through structured training sessions.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The purpose of this project is to formally integrate new members into the existing team of sensory professionals and calibrate the team to consistently achieve statistically relevant product reviews.
Period of Performance:&nbsp;
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15 months
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Complete (2) 2 full-day training sessions and (5) half-day training sessions
General Requirements.&nbsp;
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Looking for an experienced Sensory professional with extensive training experience within various industry food and beverage and packaging companies.&nbsp;
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Training experience must include Descriptive Sensory Analysis methods and skills such as.&nbsp;
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The training professional must be able to train a group of 10 new panelists at a facility in Natick MA.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition, a refresher course along with calibration of the new panelists and integration into our current group of trained Technical panelists will be conducted.&nbsp;
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Panelists will review and train to reference standards for textures, mouthfeels and consistency of products as well as off notes, rancidity, stale, oxidized, metallic, musty.
The sensory training program shall consist of the following steps:
(1)&nbsp;&nbsp; Initial training session of only the new panelists &nbsp;(2 full training days)
(2)&nbsp;&nbsp; Follow-up training session (6 to 12 weeks after first session); this session with current panelists and new panelists together (2 full training days)
(3)&nbsp;&nbsp; Half day training sessions (6 to 12 weeks after session 2 and will occur every 10 to 12 weeks)
(4)&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitored homework assignments (in between scheduled training sessions)
Personnel Qualifications:&nbsp;
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The training professional should also be familiar with Operational Rations and have experience with the sensory characteristics and storage of shelf stable food products and shall utilize CFD’s established Sensory Bucket Lexicon of descriptors.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Understanding of and experience with Sensory Science, Descriptive Analysis and with training and calibrating panel groups to specific attributes, picking up off notes and training to reference standards and set standards to texture, mouthfeel rancidity and other common sensory defects seen with shelf stable food products.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Prepare and deliver quarterly Activity Reports to the Government with the following information:
?&nbsp; Summary of work accomplished during the reporting period and percent complete
?&nbsp; Any problem areas or potential problem areas
?&nbsp; Schedule of activities planned for the next reporting period

Sensory Professional Trainer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
New England Life Care (NELC) is one of the fastest growing home infusion therapy companies in New England and is the region’s only non-profit home infusion provider. NELC is a hospital collaborative serving more than 70 hospital systems in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. NELC was created by local hospitals to ensure their patients have access to a provider that reflects their commitment to excellence in patient care, quality, and service. Like our owner hospitals, NELC provides patient focused care.
New England Life Care has and continues to build a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re energized by this opportunity, but your experience doesn’t support every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply! You still may be the person we are looking for! 
New England Life Care currently has a Remote Authorization Specialist position available. The normal schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. 
 The ideal candidate for this role will have at least three years of authorization or billing experience. 
 
 **Only hiring for this remote role in the following states:Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. 
Job Summary:
The Remote Authorization Specialist is responsible for obtaining and maintaining prior authorization status for NELC patient medications/therapies. The authorization specialist works closely with the clinical review department to obtain documentation needed to complete the authorization process. The authorization specialist also obtains needed documentation to support the billing department in meeting payer requirements for patient accounts.
Career Ladders: NELC’s reimbursement department offers career ladders to Authorization Specialists. Candidates who achieve excellent performance in their job duties, who demonstrate a commitment to personal development, participation in department and company strategic programs and projects, who develop superior working relationships inside and outside the department and who show a commitment to the success of the department are eligible for promotion to the following positions:
Authorization Specialist– represents an entry level position into the department. Candidates who meet defined goals, objectives and accomplishments can generally expect to be promoted in 2-3 years to:
Senior Authorization Specialist – Candidates who meet defined goals, objectives, and accomplishments and who demonstrate engagement and ownership of departmental and organization activities would generally expect to be promoted in 4-5 years to:
Lead Authorization Specialist – Candidates who are part of the department leadership team and who have responsibility for advanced departmental, company and member hospital engagement.
Benefits: 
<ul>
<li>Remote position</li>
<li>Room for growth and potential for advancement</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
<li>Generous employer-matched 403b savings program</li>
<li>Company paid: Life insurance, Short- and long-term disability insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>And much more!</li>
</ul>

Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Achieve performance appraisals with "meets expectations" or better</li>
<li>Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality</li>
<li>No Performance management deficiencies in the period</li>
<li>Demonstrate independence and competence to follow Authorization Request process for all payers.</li>
<li>Demonstrate independence and competence to follow the Re-Authorization process</li>
<li>Demonstrate independence and competence to follow the Specialty process</li>
<li>Demonstrate independence and competence on all MOA's and therapies</li>
<li>Demonstrate independence and competence and ability to Authorize all services, document and communicate accurately on all changes of service, in CPR+ and to appropriate departments.</li>
<li>Demonstrate independence and competence and ability to work through a TO DO without the need for extended timeframes.</li>
<li>Demonstrates the ability to work within a team and independently with confident communication skills and exceptional customer service skills.</li>
<li>Completes three continuing education programs in the period specifically related to professional development, LEAN and/or leadership development.</li>
</ul>
Education:
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma, or equivalent required.</li>
<li>Minimum of 2 years authorization, reimbursement or claims processing experience required.</li>
<li>Practical experience with medical terminology; CPT, ICD-9 and HCPC coding preferred.</li>
<li>Practical experience with Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payor contracts preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security requirements preferred.</li>
</ul>
Skills:
<ul>
<li>Excellent organizational skills required.</li>
<li>Basic accounting transaction/analyst skills required.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to identify research and solve problems required.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently as well as part of a team required.</li>
<li>Practical experience with Microsoft computer systems and applications, to include Word &amp; Excel</li>
</ul>

''It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 
An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.''
 
 
EOE
 The normal schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Authorization Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionLexington Christian Academy, Lexington MA seeks a School Counselor for the 2025-26 academic year. The School Counselor oversees and plans for the mental health needs and general well being of the LCA community in collaboration with the administrative team. The School Counselor provides essential assessment and support services for LCA students and provides referrals to outside counseling or therapy services as needed.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
Triage Counseling: 
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Provide short and medium term, 1:1 student support to students who require frequent check-ins or acute support to manage mental health concerns
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Partner with families of students who receive regular counseling or therapy outside of school. Act as liaison with outside therapists and coordinate effective care of students while on campus
</li>
<li>
Triage acute mental health concerns onsite when a student presents a serious issue or concern. Utilize Advocates and emergency services as necessary
</li>
<li>
Coordinate re-entry plans for students who miss school for an extended period of time following a mental health event or treatment
</li>
</ul>
 
Group Counseling &amp; Macro Initiatives
<ul>
<li>
Maintain a close eye on mental health and social trends across the student body and strategically develop all-school or small group opportunities for proactive address
</li>
<li>
Create and facilitate workshops, seminars, and educational sessions for students, parents, and staff on various topics related to mental health and emotional well-being
</li>
<li>
Fluently integrate faith-based approaches into counseling practices and programs. 
</li>
</ul>
Administrative Duties
<ul>
<li>
Document support meetings with students in SNAP Health
</li>
<li>
Maintain confidential records on all students per laws and regulations of the State of Massachusetts
</li>
<li>
Maintain a calendar and planning for student meetings
</li>
<li>
Data collection through surveys or individual contact on school wide mental health
</li>
</ul>
 
QUALIFICATIONS
<ul>
<li>
Passion for LCA’s mission
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<li>
High integrity and role model
</li>
<li>
Affinity for working with youth
</li>
<li>
Goal &amp; Results Oriented
</li>
<li>
Strong leadership skills
</li>
<li>
Strong Communicator – written &amp; verbal abilities
</li>
<li>
Takes Initiative
</li>
<li>
Team oriented and collaborative
</li>
<li>
Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
</li>
<li>
LSWA, LSW, LCSW, or LICSW credentials preferred
</li>
</ul>
 
This is a full-time position on the 10-month, academic work cycle.
 
ENVIRONMENT
LCA is a grade 6-12, independent college preparatory school that exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by developing intellectual ability, nurturing spiritual and moral growth, encouraging creativity, and instilling a desire to serve God and others. Recognizing that LCA is strongly committed to the historic Christian faith, we expect that candidates will subscribe to the Academy’s Statement of Faith, Standards for Christian Living and be active participants in a Christian congregation. 
 
SALARY &amp; BENEFITS
Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. A competitive benefits package is available.
In addition to submission of application and resume/CV, a complete application must include a cover letter.

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