Behavioral Health Specialist

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