Behavioral Health Support (Bucks County)

About the role

The Starting Point program offers support to individuals in the unique model of Psych Rehab, serving those with a mental health diagnosis, to reach their own, personally identified goals. Individuals in the program need extra help to get back on their feet, find a place to live, and become a part of community life. Behavior health support staff meet with individuals in their own spaces to help them on their recovery journey.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and effectively engage with individuals about their life goals and barriers to recovery
• Drive to and meet with individuals in homes and community locations
• Collaborate with the individual being served and the Starting Point team to develop, implement, update and review treatment plans that are recovery-oriented, strengths-based, and person-centered
• Collaborate with the individual being served to develop successful strategies for identifying, achieving, and maintaining goals in four key areas: living, learning, working, and socializing
• Maintain accurate and current case documentation in an electronic health record
• Support individuals to find and use resources and supports in their community

Requirements

• Educational/Certification: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a related field such as psychology, social work, or human services OR Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification required OR CPRP (Certified Psych Rehab Practitioner) certification required
• Additional Qualifications: Some prior work or internship experience related to mental health services (preferred)
• Driver's License: Valid US driver's license for at least two years, not including time with permit
• Vehicle: Reliable vehicle, valid registration and inspection stickers, valid auto insurance

Qualifications

• Willingness to drive throughout the county during the workday to meet with clients
• Willingness to transport clients in your vehicle as needed

Skills

• Empowerment of individuals to find strength within themselves to reach their own goals
• Use of clinical and case management skills
• Understanding of change as a process, taking time and enjoying incremental change over time

Benefits

• Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour, with rates negotiated by education and related work experience
• Full-time Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k match, Tuition reimbursement, College tuition discounts, 20 Days PTO (vacation, sick days), 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays, Catastrophic Sick Leave, Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites, Company Paid Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire, Credit Union perks, retail discounts

Pay

Starting at $20.00 per hour, with rates negotiated by education and related work experience.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm or 8am-4pm, with flexibility on evenings required based on the needs of individuals served. On call shifts are required.