Behavioral Health Specialist 1st shift

About the role

Become a Part of Something Big! Our mission at the Keys to Change campus is to create a safe, engaging, holistic community that empowers people to end their homelessness and create positive, long-term changes. We offer a dynamic work environment where your ideas and critical thinking skills will be valued and your contributions will directly influence the lives of those in need. We are looking for individuals who are ready to be part of something bigger than themselves, who want to challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• To End Homelessness
• Identify and triage clients who are experiencing/exhibiting signs or symptoms related to mental health.
• Collecting and interpreting information in order to connect to appropriate services on Campus or within the community.
• Perform clinical reconnections and work closely with the HSC’s Behavioral Health Coordinator (BHC) in regards to housing opportunities and clinical contact.
• Maintain detailed notes for all clients within the HMIS database.
• Monitoring clients progress and liaising with mental health/health professionals to adjust treatment plans.
• Maintaining detailed notes for all clients within the HMIS database.
• Liaising with patrol officers, social workers, community members, mental health providers as needed.
• Constantly expanding your knowledge of psychiatric disorders by attending conferences, attending on-going trainings, and networking with other mental health professionals.
• Workplace and Health Safety
• Observing the appropriate workplace and health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Resource Coordination
• Cooking with hospitals and other healthcare facilities prior to discharge of mentally vulnerable individuals to ensure proper connections to resources.
• Connect clients to health care options including, but not limited to, Medicare, Medicaid, ALTCS and SMI evaluations.
• Community Partnerships
• Foster healthy and productive relationships with community partners including mental/medical providers, housing providers, and social service agencies.
• Other Duties
• Apply critical thinking skills and creativity in overcoming service barriers.

Requirements

• Behavioral Health Technician Certification REQUIRED.
• Some College Credits in Human Services or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant employment experience.
• 2 years’ experience providing homeless services or mental health services.
• A healthy knowledge of the mental health system and local healthcare resources and the ability to work with individuals with diverse needs.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally, work as a team player and at times, independently; the ability to multitask, work in a face paced environment and maintain a calm demeanor in high stress situations.
• Able to demonstrate personal responsibility and integrity, show initiative and an ability to work independently; with a sensitivity to cultural diversity, lifestyle issues is essential.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills (Spanish a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, clients/patients, and other external contacts.
• Ability to handle sensitive material, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and displaying sound judgment.
• Valid Driver's License/Clean 3-year MVR.
• Present a valid Fingerprint clearance card on the first day of employment.
• Mobility sufficient to conduct regular duties within a normal office environment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds in order to safely manage office supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• Present a valid Fingerprint clearance card on the first day of employment.
• Mobility sufficient to conduct regular duties within a normal office environment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds in order to safely manage office supplies and equipment.

Skills

• Superior written and verbal communication skills (Spanish a plus).
• Ability to handle sensitive material, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and displaying sound judgment.
• Valid Driver's License/Clean 3-year MVR.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Long- and Short-Term Disability, and Life insurance (employee only).
• Paid Time Off.
• 403b.
• 8 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedule.

Pay

Keys to Change offers an attractive health and benefits package for our employees.

Schedule

Flexible schedule.