Skill Building Specialist

Liberty Resources is currently seeking Mental Health Skill Building Specialist for our Integrated Health Care clinic. $3000 Sign On Bonus!About Us:Liberty Resources is a dynamic human services agency and a great place to work!Working for Liberty Resources means youll have access to great career opportunities benefits and a supportive atmosphere. Our employees have passion around our values of excellence integrity diversity self-determination service innovation and fiscal responsibility. Our rapid growth is providing exciting opportunities in all areas of our Health Skill Building Specialist Position Summary:The Mental Health Skill Building Specialist assists individuals with overcoming mental health barriers that may have interfered with the persons ability to function independently and perform normative adult roles in the includesacquiring re-acquiring retaining and improving various life skills such as effective communication and self-advocacy self-help self-care socialization mobility and use of community Health Skill Building Specialist Job Responsibilities: Through a person-centered assessment process assist clients in identifying and achieving established goals. Provide one-to-one supportive services to individuals both on site and in the community; whichever setting is likely to yield the best outcome. Complete necessary documentation including assessment progress notes and care plans as applicable and in accordance with program and agency standards. Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team and provide input into a comprehensive treatment plan. Assist as needed with the collection of Quality of Care monitoring. Provide recovery-oriented activities and interventions that support and restore or build social and interpersonal skills necessary to increase or sustain community tenure enhance interpersonal skills establish support networks increase community awareness develop coping strategies and effective functioning in the individuals social environment. Assist individuals with effectively advocating for their needs with health care providers; assist with relapse prevention planning managing chronic medical conditions mental health symptoms and medications and establishing good health routines and practices Provide referrals for needed services and collaborate as appropriate. Complete all necessary written reports statistics case files and summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with program and agency standards. Assume administrative tasks delegated by the Program Supervisor. Use personal vehicle to travel to and from appointments scheduled in the community. Perform other duties responsibilities and related tasks as assigned. Mental Health Skill Building Specialist Qualifications:HS diploma or equivalent and at least one to three years of relevant experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders and/or Serious Mental Illness or a Bachelors organizational engagement and interpersonal to work independently and with flexibility in days and hours of sound judgement and has the ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving NYS Drivers license and access to reliable Range: $50000-$55000We Offer:A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere Access to Quality Clinical Supervision Opportunities to Enhance Clinical Growth and Advancement Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off package Family Friendly Workplace Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan Continuing Education Opportunities OfferedLiberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation national origin age marital status physical or mental disability parental status housing status source of income or military status in accordance with applicable federal state and local EEO laws.#INDIHC4