Behavioral Health Advisor

Community Services Group•Harrisburg, PA

54d•$20

About The Position

We're looking for empathetic and patient people, strong communicators, and reliable and enthusiastic team players! If you thrive in a supportive environment and enjoy working with people, this is the perfect opportunity for you. As a Behavioral Health Advisor at CSG, you have the opportunity to assist adults with mental health diagnoses to live more independently and to adjust to life as an independent member of their community while integrating the philosophies of recovery and resiliency. This position is part of our Adult Mental Health (MH) Services’ Residential Programs in Steelton and Highspire, PA. These programs are designed to support adults with serious mental illness to live successfully in their home communities. In these programs you provide skill-building rehabilitation. Our shifts are primarily afternoons, evenings, and weekends, offering flexibility and the chance to be there when our clients need it most. Current openings include: Highspire PT BHA (16 hrs) | 11am-7pm | Sat & Sun PT BHA (24 hrs) | 4:30pm-10:30pm | Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon FT AON BHA | 10pm-8am | Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat Steelton PT BHA (16 hrs) | 11am-7pm | Sat & Sun PT AON BHA (30 hrs) | 10pm-8am | Sun, Mon, Tues We are also looking to consider PRN or flexible scheduled employees. Wage Information: Base rate $20.00/hr. Education and experience is taken into account for potential higher starting rates. Plus an awake overnight $1.00/hr. shift differential for hours worked between 10 PM to 6 AM.

Requirements

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience: High school diploma or equivalency and related personal, professional, or educational experience; OR Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field.
A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
Able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and implementation of each individual's Treatment/Support/Recovery Plan.
Assist individuals where applicable in the management of the symptoms of their mental illness and establishing their own recovery plan.
Assist individuals in the development of appropriate skill building necessary for living independently in the community.
Utilize community resources to promote community integration, independence, and interdependence.
Communicates and cooperates with on-site team, individual’s family, involved agencies, and the community in providing relevant information when needed and applicable.
Provides support and assistance to individuals in arranging for medical care when responsible to do so and follows health care recommendations.
Prepare meals, including individuals where regulations allow and encourage individuals to adhere to dietary guidelines.
Models for team members and supports them in shadowing and training during task completion.
Conducts fire drills, manages emergency situations during assigned work shifts, and provides coverage in emergency situations.
Assists individuals in monitoring and/or administering medications.
Be willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care; safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
Have a commitment to promote cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
Extensive Paid Training
Career Development Opportunities
Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
Family Medical and Parental Leave
Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance
Wellness Reimbursement
Tuition Assistance
Mentor/Mentee Opportunities