Behavioral Health Specialist

Behavioral Health Specialist (Suffolk Co.)

Reports To

The Behavioral Health Specialist will report to the Designated Clinical Supervisor.

Job Overview

As a Behavior Health Specialist (BHS) you provide1:1 that are designed to assist individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis (i.e., SUD or mental health) in acquiring, retaining and improving skills such as communication, self-help, domestic, self-care, socialization, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment, relationship development, use of community resources and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings

Responsibilities and Duties

·         Assist individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis (i.e., SUD or mental health) via appointment at the individuals’ home or in the community.

·         Helping the individual acquiring, retaining and improving skills such as communication, self-help, domestic, self-care, socialization, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment, relationship development, use of community resources and adaptive skills

·         Assist clients that want to start or return to school or formal training with a goal of achieving skills necessary to obtain employment. (May consist of general adult educational services such as applying for and attending community college, university, or other college-level courses.)

·         Teach concepts such as: work compliance, attendance, task completion, problem solving, and safety, and, if applicable, teach individuals how to identify obstacles to employment, and obtain paperwork necessary for employment applications

·         Assist the individual to locate a job or develop a job on behalf of the individual via the use of Individualized Placement and Support services.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences OR 1-3 years of experience in relevant experience

·         Must work at LEAST 5 hours a week.

Pay Rate:

$40.00 per Hour

For staff who have lived experience, there is a $900 bonus after becoming a certified NYS PEER Support while employed with Allwel.