Mental Health Support Specialist

2 days ago

Mt Holly, NJ, United States Woods Services Full time

Overview

Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of our Kairos House.

Kairos House

Kairos House is a short-term residential program located in Burlington County that offers a safe, therapeutic option for those who are at risk of hospitalization due to exacerbation of their mental illness; or for those who need further stabilization and/or a transition period following an inpatient stay. Services include case management, treatment, housing assistance, wellness groups, and life skills training.

Benefits

  • 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
  • Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
  • 403(b) employee participation and employer match
  • 9 Agency-paid holidays
  • Training opportunities provided throughout the year
  • Retention bonus
Pay: $16 to $18 / hour - pay depends upon education / experience

Hours:

Two shifts are available: 4 pm till 12 am (midnight) and 1 pm till 9:00 pm

Job Summary

The Support Specialist provides mental health services to adults who have a chronic mental illness in a respite setting.

Responsibilities
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served
  • Provides direct supervision of the consumers residing in the residential setting
  • Provides crisis intervention as needed
  • Collaborates with community resources to link consumers to appropriate mental health and substance abuse providers
  • Provides social skills groups related to the consumer's individual needs
  • Transports consumers in agency vehicles
  • Understands medication procedures for the purpose of observing the administration of medications
  • Must understand the use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) for chart documentation
  • Must be aware of all safety procedures along with review of MSDS manuals
  • Utilizes Safe Crisis Management (SCM), CPR, and First Aid
Qualifications
  • BA/BS degree in a mental health discipline or health/human services or 1-year full-time experience working with people diagnosed with serious mental illness OR AA/AS degree with 2 years' experience OR high school diploma with 4 years' experience
  • Employee must demonstrate the personal characteristics and experience to collaborate with and provide appropriate care to consumers, gain their respect, guide their development, and participate in their overall treatment program

About Legacy Treatment Services

Legacy Treatment Services is a vibrant non-profit behavioral health organization that utilizes cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practice in treatment and clinical care. Our programs provide a complement of services for most ages and needs. This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults and families through a continuum of services utilizing an integrated care model. We are dedicated to seeking new innovative solutions that help us provide needed services more efficiently while maintaining stable, sustainable growth.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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