Recovery Support Specialist

4 months ago

Washington, United States MBI Health Services, LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

MBI Health Services, LLC. is a certified behavioral health agency servicing the D.C. Metropolitan Area. We provide a wide range of services and programs for both adults and children for the sake of helping each individuals gain back their confidence and security into their lives. We partner with several well-­known and highly regarded government healthcare agencies, such as the Department on Behavioral Health, the Department on Disability Services, and the National Institutes of Health.

Job Description

Recovery Support Specialists (RSSs) assist clients in defining their goals for recovery and assist them in meeting those goals. The ACT Model involves an integrated, multi-disciplinary team approach to providing high intensity rehabilitative services, supports, and interventions to assist clients in achieving their personal recovery goals.  Much of this work involves teaching clients the skills necessary to successfully manage their illness and live as independently as possible. In addition, RSSs link clients to services and professionals that can assist in the clients’ recovery. Forming trusting relationships that are therapeutic and supportive is the manner in which Recovery Support Specialists are able to be most helpful for clients.  As they accompany clients to appointments, visit clients in their homes, and meet with clients where they socialize, worship, and work, recovery support specialists are able to facilitate recovery and integration. .

 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide ongoing assessment of clients’ wants and needs and facilitate the development and updating of the Individualized Recovery Plan.
  • Teach clients how to successfully manage their illness through the development of symptom recognition skills, symptom management skills, and coping skills.
  • Teach clients any skill that will facilitate independence and achievement of their recovery goals including daily living skills, interpersonal skills, independent transportation skills and anger management skills.
  • Assist and support clients in crisis situations.
  • Assist clients in applying for all benefits and entitlements that will provide for their needs, such as SSI, Medicaid, Section 8, energy assistance, and reduced fare metro cards.
  • Assist clients in developing natural support networks by locating supports and services in the community such as AA, self-help groups, and recreational centers.
  • Locate safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for clients that is appropriate for the level of care that they need; provide support during transition from different types of housing.
  • Accompany clients to critical services when necessary, especially critical medical appointments.
  • Provide education, support and consultation to clients’ families and support system, as appropriate.
  • Document all services provided by billing and writing progress notes the same day the service is provided, but no later than 10AM the next business day; reviewing and updating IRPs every 180 days; and reporting and maintaining all correspondence as often as indicated.
  • Provide monitoring when clients are engaged in services with other agencies.
  • Participate in the daily ACT Team Meeting.
  • Participate in the on-call system that will respond to clients after hours and on weekends.
  • Provide advocacy and support for clients as they navigate social, governmental, and community systems.
  • Attends all company-required trainings
  • Performs all other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a human services field preferred, or H.S. diploma and credentialed through a combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment


Additional Information

MBI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including market salaries, PTO,  employee perks, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Plan, 401K Matching, Employee Referral Benefits, Short-term/Long-term disability, Growth Opportunities, and more.

It is MBI Health Services policy to comply to D.C. Mayor Bowser's order issued on August 10, 2021, that all DC employees and DC Contract/Grant Agencies must get vaccinated.

MBI will also accommodate medical and religious exemptions. More information can be provided upon application acceptance.

Together, we can offer steps toward empowerment

 

Salary : Mid 40k

 

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