Behavioral Health Advisor

About the role

As a Behavioral Health Advisor, you will assist individuals with mental health diagnoses to live more independently and to adjust to life as an independent member of the community while integrating the philosophies of recovery and resiliency. The Behavioral Health Advisor participates in the individual's development of interdependence, self-directed care, individually created support systems and community involvement. This position is part of our Adult Mental Health (MH) Services Enhanced Personal Care Homes (EPCH).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of each individual's Treatment/Support/Recovery Plan.
• Assist individuals where applicable in the management of the symptoms of their mental illness and establishing their own recovery plan.
• Assist individuals in the development of appropriate skill building necessary for living independently in the community.
• Utilize community resources to promote community integration, independence, and interdependence.
• Communicate and cooperate with on-site team, individual's family, involved agencies, and the community in providing relevant information when needed and applicable.
• Provide support and assistance to individuals in arranging for medical care when responsible to do so and follow health care recommendations.
• Prepare meals, including individuals where regulations allow, and encourage individuals to adhere to dietary guidelines.
• Model for team members and support them in shadowing and training during task completion.
• Conduct fire drills, manage emergency situations during assigned work shifts, and provide coverage in emergency situations.
• Assist individuals in monitoring and/or administering medications.
• Be willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Have a commitment to promote cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
• Able to work flexible hours.

Schedule

PRN/Zero Scheduled Hours: approximately 10-20 flexible hours per week.

Pay

Hourly Rate: Base rate $19.50/hr. Education and experience is taken into account for potential higher starting rates. Plus an awake overnight $1.00/hr. shift differential for hours worked between 10 PM to 6 AM.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities