Behavioral Health Advocate

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • $42,500 - $45,050

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Advocate will provide counseling and advocacy services regarding all aspects of a participant’s life, including addressing the needs of their family. Areas of focus will include mental, social, physical, and behavioral health. The counselor will maintain some flexibility in hours, which may include occasional evenings or weekends. Duties include but are not limited to: Assess Behavioral Health needs of clients and their families – using a comprehensive family assessment tool completed by clients at intake. Help clients stabilize urgent needs and find appropriate providers for long-term services. Provide short-term counseling/support services to interested clients. Develop therapeutic goals with clients. Track progress and adjust goals as appropriate. Provide intensive case management services to EARN and Work Ready participants. Act as the primary Case Manager when caseloads indicate a need for this. Otherwise, relevant case management will occur as needed with clients receiving counseling services. Conduct small group sessions focusing on needs of participants.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Occupational Therapy (OT), or related certification required.
• Candidates are expected to provide current valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) upon hire.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess Behavioral Health needs of clients and their families – using a comprehensive family assessment tool completed by clients at intake.
• Help clients stabilize urgent needs and find appropriate providers for long-term services.
• Provide short-term counseling/support services to interested clients.
• Develop therapeutic goals with clients.
• Track progress and adjust goals as appropriate.
• Provide intensive case management services to EARN and Work Ready participants.
• Act as the primary Case Manager when caseloads indicate a need for this. Otherwise, relevant case management will occur as needed with clients receiving counseling services.
• Conduct small group sessions focusing on needs of participants.

Benefits

• After 90 days – financial assistance available for licensing fees, including Supervised Clinical Experience for candidates working towards clinical licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time