Behavioral Health Advocate

EDSI Solutions • Warren, MI

93d • $55,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Advocate will provide support to assist young adult participants, known as 'Opportunity Youth', who are neither employed nor in school. This role involves helping them navigate complex stressors and unique barrier remediation needs during a pivotal developmental life stage. The BHA is responsible for assessing and intervening with program participants who have identified behavioral health concerns that hinder their potential. The position requires providing brief therapeutic interventions and referring participants to long-term external supportive services when necessary.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Counseling Education, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 facilitate 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 available.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree