Concern Housing is seeking a Medication Manager to be responsible for providing oversight and monitoring for the supportive tenants’ medications; education regarding medications; linkage with appropriate resources and supportive case management services.
Days/Hours: Monday – Friday; 8am – 4pm | Location: East Patchogue, NY | Salary: $55,000/yr
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Provide medication monitoring at the sites for identified tenants who are in need of this service.
-Assess tenant needs to determine frequency of medication monitoring.
-Provide education and resource information regarding medication.
-Provide education and resource information promoting wellness.
-If appropriate, assess and help prepare tenants to monitor and take their medications independently.
-Provide individual counseling and support services; responsible for all documentation.
-Attendance at weekly supervision and staff meetings.
-Perform medication counts: Daily for controlled substance, weekly for all other medications. Reports discrepancies -immediately to supervisor; completes all corresponding documentation.
-Flexibility in scheduling.
-Order and ensure that all medications are on site and all medication orders are present and accurate.
-Ensure that all medications are being stored and monitored in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
-Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related mental health discipline, plus 2 years’ experience working with a psychiatric population. A working knowledge of psychotropic medications is preferred. This individual must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.