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Behavioral Health Specialist

2 months ago


Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States Centers for Independence Full time
Job Title: Behavioral Health Specialist

Centers for Independence is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team. As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing direct care to mentally ill adults, helping to create a homelike environment and promoting recovery-oriented care.

Job Summary:

This is a professional position that involves providing case management services, documenting clinical files, and consulting with clinical staff on client needs. You will work as part of a team to provide a treatment program for clients, act as an advocate with appropriate agencies, and monitor client activities and facility environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide case management services for assigned clients, documenting clinical files and consulting with clinical staff on client needs.
  • Work as part of a team to provide a treatment program for clients, acting as an advocate with appropriate agencies.
  • Monitor client activities and facility environment, helping to create a safe and therapeutic environment for clients.
  • Intervene as necessary to prevent harmful behavior and de-escalate clients, monitoring and reviewing clients' physical and emotional stability.
  • Provide oversight and guidance to other BHT staff to ensure proper execution of work tasks.
  • Develop and enhance cooperative professional relationships with local community agencies significant to the continuum of care for clients.
  • Process admission and discharge paperwork for clients, coordinating services with medical support, outpatient, emergency rooms, law enforcement, pharmacy, housing, and other necessary agencies.
  • Update and maintain a variety of files, records, charts, and other documents, gathering, compiling, and organizing data for management purposes.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related Human Services Field.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
  • Travel is not required for this position.
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Professional workplace appearance and conduct, friendliness and courtesy to clients, coworkers, and vendors.
  • Effectively communicates and develops good working relationships with co-workers.
  • Reliability in reporting to work regularly and on time.
  • Must possess good communication, listening, writing, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to effectively train coworkers.
  • Supervision experience is desirable.
  • Experience with adults undergoing a psychiatric crisis.
  • Knowledge of community resources available to consumers in the Milwaukee County area.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing is desirable.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may experience or must do to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

  • Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone, by computer, and in person.
  • Ability to use a personal computer.
  • Ability to perform well in a fast-paced work environment.
  • On occasion, must be able to push/pull/lift/move objects weighing at least 50 pounds.

This position may work in a variety of indoor and outdoor work environments, including the Crisis Resource Center, office environments, and may include outdoor environments. Work areas may include various outdoor weather conditions, loud noises, and fluctuating temperatures and require the use of stairs.

Employee is expected to contribute to a 24-hour/7-day per week crisis response staffing capability.

This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities that may be inherent in this position.

The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MCFI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug-Free Work Environment.