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Monday, May 7, 2012

Alzheimer's Association Posting-Filled


Position:   Clinical Manager

Provide individual and family consultation on clinical/family issue related to dementia. Implement all clinical aspects of the Administration on Aging grant for replication of the New York University Caregiver Intervention model of care.

Responsibilities:

Attend all trainings required by the grant in order to replicate the model
Conduct outreach to recruit ethnically diverse spousal caregivers for the project through development of network providers, including local Alzheimers Disease Centers, Adult Day Programs, Adult Day Health Centers, diagnostic centers and others
Conduct screening and assessment of potential caregivers who meet project criteria
Conduct two individual consultation sessions with caregivers who meet project criteria
Conduct four family consultation sessions with caregivers who meet project criteria
Provide on-going consultation, including encouragement of participation in support groups for caregivers who meet project criteria
Maintain client case files according to clinical and project standards
Maintain required client data as required by grant
Maintain fidelity of the original New York University Caregiver Intervention Model when providing service.
Collaborate with other California project sites as needed
Assist with the development of the California Replication Manual
Assist with the development of the Lessons Learned Report
Meet all program goals as outlined in the grant
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:
Masters degree; licensed or license-eligible Psychologist, Social Worker, or Marriage & Family Therapist preferred
Two years experience working in the dementia care field
Excellent written and oral communication
Computer literate
Ability to work with diverse clients, staff and volunteers
Well organized
Professional appearance
Problem solving skills and good judgment
Successful background screening
California driver license, proof of auto insurance, reliable transportation
Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Benefits package and generous paid time off included

Send cover letter        
and resume to:             
Alzheimer's Association
Attn: Human Resources CM/AOA-NYU
5900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90036
E-mail: alzlajob@gmail.com (Word attachments onlyFax: 323-938-1036
No telephone calls please

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