Mental Health Associate

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Behavioral Health, work as a member of the behavioral health team to expand organizational support for equitable and accessible health management of behavioral health (BH), substance use disorders, and social determinants of health (SDOH).

Provide culturally appropriate health education and utilize critical thinking to navigate systems.

Facilitate the coordination of care and community resources to meet the patient's plan of care.

Work in a team-based role and participate in team activities.

Promote patient autonomy, address barriers to support treatment recommendations and optimal disposition planning for patients with a range of behavioral health, social, and medical concerns.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus the completion of additional courses/training in community health work or behavioral health is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Culturally competent with solid knowledge of the communities being served.
• Demonstrated ability to perform as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have basic competency with documentation and computer skills.
• Community Health Worker and/or Recovery Coach certification preferred, as is experience with EMR in medical settings, and Bilingual skills.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Benefits

• Career At Southcoast Health Offers You:
• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training