Behavioral Health Specialist

Behavioral Health Specialist

About the Organization Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.

Position Behavioral Health Specialist

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location East Patchogue - Respite Program

Salary

Days/Hours

Description

Concern Housing is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist irs responsible to provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, supervision to Recovery Specialists, linkages to community resources, documentation, and compliance with program requirements. The Behavioral Health Specialist is an essential resource and source of support to program guests experiencing acute crises.

Schedule:Monday – Thursday & Sunday; 9am – 5pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides program guests with linkages to community resources and educates guests on alternative methods of coping skills that can be utilized during acute crises to reduce hospitalizations.

• Crisis intervention (Including On-Call responsibilities).

• Complete documentation such as Pre-Registration Questionnaire, Individual Service Plan, Functional Assessment, Discharge Plan, and Follow-up documentation. Daily meetings with guests assist with development of coping skills and review progress. Responsible for all documentation required for program guest record (e.g., progress notes, collateral contacts etc.).

• Provide individual and group counseling, recovery readiness and support services.

• Provide daily living skills training (e.g., medication monitoring and training, cleaning, money management, etc.).

• Compliance with NYSOMH regulations, data collection, and reporting requirements.

• Participate in program meetings, staff meetings and attend supervision regularly. Attend trainings provided by agency and outside sources as required.

• Converse with various shifts regarding any pertinent information (i.e. appointments, medication changes, overall guests’ behaviors, etc.) in communication log.

• Assists in the coordination of staff schedules, including Per Diem staff.

• Flexibility in scheduling according to program needs.

• Adherence to all policies and procedures as set forth in Concern’s employee manual.

• Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.

• Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator/Program Director.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree and license in Psychology, Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, plus 3 years experience working in a similar setting and/or working with people with mental illnesses. The individual in this position must have good verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to make sound judgments and assessments regarding client care.

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!

Salary: $57,000/yr

Position Requirements

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.