Community Support Specialist - Crisis Services

About the Role

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a dedicated and energetic Crisis Community Support Specialist to provide intensive case management services to adults with a serious mental illness diagnosis as part of a team in Gulfport, MS. This role plays a vital part in helping individuals maintain emotional and mental stability and develop a more satisfying and productive life. Scheduled on-call duties are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with medication monitoring and system navigation.
• Assists with outreach of program and case management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of diagnosis, signs and symptoms of relapse, medication information, and community resources to explore all alternatives to hospitalization.
• Facilitates Person Centered Planning meetings.
• Provides advocacy, consultation, and educational services.
• Provides outpatient social services linkage, emergency intervention, and crisis intervention services.
• Provides services to clients through home or community visits.
• Has contact with each individual as much as necessary to maintain stability and helps them set and accomplish specific goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare required.
• Must have reliable transportation to provide community services.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to obtain DMH case management certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must have auto insurance liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within 1 month of hire.
• Behavioral healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability (LTD).
• Optional Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 403(b) retirement plan.