Behavioral Health Advocate Luzerne/Schuylkill

Job Locations US-PA-Wilkes-Barre
ID
2024-2287
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Category
Case Management
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

Salary $50,000-55,000 year

Title: Behavioral Health Advocate

Classification: Non Exempt

 

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your background and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Then the Behavioral Health Advocate position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic, team- oriented and caring individual to join our spirited team

 

Scope of Position: The Behavioral Health Advocate (BHA) is responsible for the assessment and intervention of program participants who have identified behavioral health concerns as being a barrier to reaching their full potential. As a BHA, you will assist in providing brief therapeutic interventions and referring to long-term external supportive services when applicable.

 

*If pursuing a LCSW or LPC, we will provide free clinical supervision*

 

 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

  • Assess and build therapeutic relationships with participants to assist with client-centered interventions aimed at reducing barriers
  • Provide holistic individualized supportive services to assist in client’s professional and personal developmental
  • needs and opportunities
  • Provide individual coaching, psychoeducation, and facilitating groups when applicable
  • Identify beneficial community resources for participants and coordinate external referrals when appropriate
  • Uphold confidentiality standards with all client interactions, in accordance with your advanced degree and/or licensing board
  • Maintain organized, confidential, and well documented participant case notes in accordance with program standards, and with ethical consideration for your licensure board
  • Other opportunities as assigned

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Master’s degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Counseling Education or related field, with 2-3 years of clinical experience
  • Firm grasp of ethical expectations and the ability to maintain ethical standards without onsite supervision
  • Experience with counseling individuals and families
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and great documentation skills
  • Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment
  • Customer service experience strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Valid driver’s license and automobile required

 

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