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JOB TITLE: BHH Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FullTime 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday Friday 8AM4:30PM or 8:30AM5PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Behavioral Health Home (BHH) Manchester CT

PC#: 1714

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Behavioral Health Home (BHH)

Behavioral Health Home is a highly impactful integrated care model serving clients with chronic physical and mental health needs. As Connecticuts largest BHH we coordinate care across systems ensuring clients receive comprehensive support for both body and mind.

Make a real impact by helping adults with complex medical and mental health needs thrive through integrated care that focuses on treating the whole person.

Join a passionate team where every connection you make transforms livesand your career.

Program Highlights:

• WholePerson Care Focus: Mental health chronic physical conditions nutrition fitness and wellness groups led by health coaches and personal trainers.
• Professional Growth: Excellent learning opportunity; ideal launching pad into a longterm career in integrated care.
• Supportive Environment: Staff find the work meaningful and enjoy the chance to build longterm relationships with their clients.
• Flexible Work Style: Remote day potential and collaborative learningoriented atmosphere. Utilize a company vehicle to visit clients in the community or take advantage of our mileage reimbursement program.
• Unique Experience: Work with diverse populations while gaining exposure to one of Connecticuts leading BHH models.

Duties & Responsibilities

• BHH specialists and/or case managers working with adult and/or child Behavioral Health Home clients provide BHH services including:
• Comprehensive Care Management
• Care Coordination
• Health Promotion
• Comprehensive Transitional Care
• Patient and Family Support
• Referral to Community Support Services
• Collaborates with BHH Primary nurse care manager and other BHH team members to provide improved medical and behavioral health care coordination and outcomes for BHH enrollees.
• Works to reduce health care disparities whenever possible
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Assists in obtaining access to medical and wellness services including tobacco cessation intervention services benefits housing treatment legal services medical services education and employment as needed.
• May provide client transportation as needed.
• Provides high level of collaboration with medical providers to ensure medical follow up including PCP & specialist visits labs test and procedures to manage chronic health conditions.
• Participates in hospital discharge process to promote highly coordinated care transitions for behavioral health and or medical admissions.
• Provides wellness and healthpromoting lifestyle interventions such as but not limited to nutritional counseling smoking prevention and cessation obesity reduction increasing physical activity.
• Provides crisis intervention and support as clinically indicated.
• Works as liaison between agency and state and private hospitals other communitybased services family members and significant others.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings supervision trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: BA in human services required.

Experience: Two years experience in mental health setting. Experience working with primary care providers preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid drivers license. CPR/First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire.

Why Join CHR

AwardWinning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet auto and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Nurse Corps NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum featuring our brandnew Clinical Training Series for interactive learning practical skill enhancement and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bringyourpettowork lunches weekly yoga coloring contests employee appreciation events and more!

Employee Involvement:

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff regardless of the hours worked with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and wellbeing are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$18.86/hour min. and up commensurate upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off relevant experience as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or signon incentives. (Please note for parttime positions this range would be prorated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

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