Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorders.
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Knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders and how to access the various community resources available.
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Knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental health and substance use disorders.
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Ability to problem solve and communicate ideas clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.
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Ability to be self-motivated to provide high-level performance while meeting the complex needs of the clients and their families.
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Ability to multi-task and coordinate services from a variety of community resources, while maintaining proper communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, process, and discharge plans).
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Ability to establish effective relationships with youth and their families via telephone and personal contacts.
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Ability to follow direction and accept supervision.
Experience and Education Qualifications:
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An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study; or
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An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience; or
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Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience, or
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An Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support will also fulfill educational requirements; or
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An individual with four years of qualifying experience*.
*Qualifying experience must include delivery of services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities. Experience must include some combination of the following:
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Providing one-on-one or group services with a rehabilitation/habilitation and recovery/resiliency focus;
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Teaching and modeling for individuals how to cope and manage psychiatric, developmental, or substance use disorder issues while encouraging the use of natural resources;
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Supporting individuals in their efforts to find and maintain employment and/or to function appropriately in family, school, and community settings;
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Assisting individuals to achieve the goals and objectives in their individual treatment plan.
Supervisory Requirements:
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Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
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Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
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All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
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Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
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Obtain trainings to assist in professional development meeting DMH Standards.
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Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned.
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Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
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Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.
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Must have reliable means of transportation in order to transport clients in personal vehicle.
ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.