Behavioral Health Advocate

EDSI • Warren, MI

1d • $58,000

About The Position

Overview $58,000/year Our efforts in Michigan have been consistently recognized! Recent Awards: Michigan Top Workplaces - 2015-2025 Crain's Detroit Business Private 200 - 2025 (and Crain's Cool Places to Work!) Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation - 2012-2025 (and Metro Detroit!) Have you heard of “Opportunity Youth”?... 1 in 5 Americans aged 16 to 24 are neither employed nor in school, making this an at-risk and disconnected population. These young adult participants present with complex stressors and unique barrier remediation needs while navigating a pivotal developmental life stage. The Behavioral Health Advocate will provide support to assist them with life skills, decision-making, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and fostering healthy relationships. We are seeking a dynamic, team-oriented, and caring individual to join our spirited team! 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 available

What This Job Offers

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