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Behavioral Health Program Specialist

GERALD L IGNACE INDIAN HEALTH CTR

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Location
MILWAUKEE, WI
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

The Behavioral Health Program Specialist works under the Clinical Director and alongside the Program Coordinator to support community-based prevention programs. The role promotes participant engagement and culturally responsive, trauma-informed services for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. It includes facilitating youth and community groups, supporting outreach and educational events, and assisting with program documentation, data collection, and grant-funded reporting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Community-Based PreventionParticipant EngagementGroup FacilitationCommunity OutreachElectronic Health Records

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Two Years Related Experience or EquivalentExperience With American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position/Title: Behavioral Health Program Specialist Reports to: Clinical Director, Adult Therapy Clinic Hours per week:40 hrs/week Status: Non-Exempt non-supervisory Hourly wage: per hour JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Behavioral Health (BH) Specialist serves as a member of the Woodland Behavioral Health team and works closely with the Program Coordinator to support the implementation of community-based prevention programs. Working collaboratively with the Program Coordinator, the BH Specialist helps strengthen engagement, expand prevention awareness, and promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed services that improve the health and well-being of American Indian/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with the Program Coordinator to implement prevention community-based programs. Maintain regular contact with program participants to promote engagement in services and reduce barriers to care. Facilitate youth groups using Project Venture curriculum. This will include cultural activities, wilderness activities, service learning and family engagement. Assist with community outreach activities, awareness campaigns, and educational events related to suicide prevention, violence prevention, substance use prevention, and mental wellness. Support the creation and distribution of program marketing materials, social media content, educational resources, and outreach materials. Facilitate community-based prevention education and groups across age groups. Assist with recruitment and engagement of program participants, including outreach to schools, universities, and community organizations. Document services in the electronic health record and maintain required tracking systems as required for services. Support data collection and reporting for behavioral health and grant-funded programs. Participate in team meetings, care coordination activities, and quality improvement efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on program activities and events. Ensure program activities are implemented in accordance with grant requirements, organizational policies, and Project Venture fidelity standards. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualifications include possession of an associate degree in a human service-related field; and/or two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native Communities. Bachelor's... For full info follow application link. The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Equal Opportunity employer/Veteran/Disabled. American Indian and Veteran Preference employer. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/78DCFB52F8384EFF Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

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