Behavioral Health Advocate

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) • Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The 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.

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
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license and automobile required

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience strongly preferred

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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level