Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Specialist functions as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. As part of the team with shared caseloads, the Behavioral Health Specialist assists individuals who have serious and persistent mental illness in their personal recovery by engaging with them in their setting and developing a healthy working relationship.
Duties
Provide counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, case management and support services in the community (homes, shelters, street), as part of a mobile multi-disciplinary team, to mentally ill individuals who have a history of decompensation and relapse as a result of poor follow through with outpatient treatment
Behavioral Health Specialist to work with Children and Youth needing support
Willing to work with Children
Have a passion to work with children, and be community minded
Willing to work evenings and weekends
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, criminal justice, or other health and human services related field, BSW preferred. A minimum of one year working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use, homelessness, and criminal justice involvement.