Behavioral Health Associate I

About the role

This is an at-will direct service position under the supervision of the Program Director or their designee. The primary responsibility is to assist members in achieving their goals while living in the community. Additional support includes medication management, housing, vocation, counseling, and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Affirms members in meeting their goals and provides vocational support
• Facilitates communication and cooperation among agencies
• Participates in client medication outreach; coordinates communication between doctor, client, and pharmacy
• Edits the community and other agencies
• Drives personal and/or agency vehicle on agency business, including transportation of members to and from appointments and activities, as well as field visits/medication outreach
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis, both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis; provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program
• Maintains a caseload of clients depending on the acuity of clients, program/contract requirements, and referrals on record; varies from program to program and contract to contract
• Maintains all client records and completes required documentation and data entry according to program standards, including progress notes, activity reports, and logs etc.
• Assists clients with accessing and maintaining appropriate housing
• Ensures the safety, health, and well-being of members
• Personal responsibility and accountability for work hours and time management as coordinated with the Program Director or designee

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or an accredited GED program and working less two (2) years full-time equivalent experience providing direct mental health services
• Lived experience is a plus
• Preferred qualifications involve working at least two (2) but less than four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience providing direct mental health services

Special Requirements

• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old, excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport, inclusive of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles