Behavioral Health Specialist - PACT

Description

Now offering hiring bonus of up to $7500, depending on license and degree!

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Behavioral Health Specialist?
Behavioral Health Specialists with PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) provide mental health treatment to clients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Using evidence-based practices, Behavioral Health Specialists provide clients and their families with support in learning new skills and connecting to community resources. Counseling and skill development may be provided through individual or group sessions, depending on need. PACT is a service delivery model with the primary goal of recovery through community treatment. Its target population is those with challenging and persistent mental health issues. The PACT model is characterized by a team approach, shared caseload, time-unlimited services, flexible service delivery, and 24/7 crisis availability. The schedule for this position is Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm, plus participation in the call rotation for after-hours crisis coverage for PACT clients. Frequent local travel within the community is required, as PACT clients may be seen in the clinic or in the community at a time and location most convenient for them.

Behavioral Health Specialist duties may include:

• facilitating individual or family counseling and skill building sessions
• leading behavioral health groups
• completing mental health assessments for new program clients
• developing an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each client
• monitoring client symptoms, medication response, and activities of daily living
• assisting with case management such as assisting clients with completion of benefits paperwork or securing housing, monitoring of protective payee agreement, and connecting to community resources
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
• completing all required clinical documentation in a timely and client-centered manner

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field
• Must have associate or full professional licensure or be otherwise eligible for MHP designation
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Hiring bonus of up to $7500 for eligible full-time hires, with two-year commitment
  • $7500 for LICSW or LMHC
  • $5000 for Behavioral Health Specialist with MSW degree
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Tuition reimbursement program to support employees purusing additional education
• Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.

Salary : $33 - $41