The School-Based Day Treatment and Community Support Specialist is responsible for coordinating and providing care that is safe timely effective efficient equitable and youth and family centered. Services are primarily school-based with/for individuals who have mental health treatment needs and are in need of support in addition to outpatient therapy services. The School-Based Day Treatment and Community Support Specialist handles new referrals creates service plans reviews progress and makes determinations about closure and transitions to lower levels of care. The School-Based Day Treatment and Community Support Specialist coordinates the flow of clinical information across agencies and providers while protecting the confidentiality of individuals served. The School-Based Day Treatment and Community Support Specialist builds partnerships with enrolled individuals with the goal of helping them achieve wellness and autonomy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Can articulate the mission vision and values of Choices and supportive services compliant with Medicaid regulations for enrolled individuals.
- Supports participating youth and family members by coordinating and providing care to increase or restore capacity for self-sufficiency.
- Supports families in exercising their Freedom of Choice regarding their providers and supports and empowers them to take the lead in all decisions regarding their care.
- Maintains a flexible non-traditional schedule including situational evenings and weekends in order to provide services to families based upon their availability.
- Communicates timely with the Clinical Supervisor Care Coordinator and other members of the clinical team to coordinate services to youth and families.
- Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Choices.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in social work psychology or a related human service field required.
- At least two years of full-time experience providing direct mental health counseling and/or case management services preferred.
- Eligible for certification through MS DMH as a Community Support Specialist
- Demonstrated skills in case management crisis intervention teamwork and collaborative plan development.
- Strong communication and writing skills. Bi-lingual skills (Spanish) a plus.
- Highly organized and effectively manages multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Professionally articulate in communicating (oral and written) system development change and outcomes.
- Demonstrated professionalism working in teams with internal colleagues and external audiences both in person and through various electronic media.
- Enthusiastic about advancing system change within the community.
- Must possess a valid drivers license in state of residence and auto insurance.
Salary $36000
Benefits Include:
- Medical Dental Vision
- Employer Paid Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability
- 401k Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous PTO plan
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority