Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist II

Citizen Potawatomi Nation•Shawnee, OK

3d•$17 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for engaging in community outreach, providing linkage, referral and advocacy, crisis support, group education, individual and family case management services and discharge planning to clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Certification as a Behavioral Health Case Manager.
At least two years experience in the behavioral health field.
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated skills in direct services.
Demonstrated ability in group, individual and family case management services.
Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team.
Knowledge of co-occurring issues for adolescents and adults.
Must possess a sound physical and emotional personality.
Emotional demands are particularly heavy because of the personal and sensitive nature of the work.
Performance of duties often involves stamina and alertness.

Nice To Haves

Crisis service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides planned linkage, advocacy, and referral assistance to behavioral health clients.
Supports continuum of care efforts aimed to strengthen self-sufficiency and improve the quality-of-life experiences.
Serve as point of contact for clinic crisis referrals, initiates and facilitates crisis response processes and required documentation, prioritizes coordination of care.
Schedule and monitor crisis follow up services.
Works in accordance with treatment plan goals and objectives developed in partnership with client and clinical staff.
Participation, facilitation, and documentation of clinical staffing with the coordinator of Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse.
Maintains professional boundaries and adheres to credential competencies in work to advance the welfare of individuals, children, and their family.
Utilize best practices in documentation and record keeping.
Records weekly client call log.
Works collaboratively with clinical staff in planning and facilitating educational groups.
Performs community outreach and maintains community connections needed to ease access of resources needed by clients.
Performs weekly follow up calls and works to fill gaps in services.
Supports administrative staff with tracking and scheduling appointments and providing office coverage as needed.
Perform other duties and projects as required by management.
Maintain collaborative partnership with trial police in crisis response work.
Manage flexible work schedule to provide crisis work as needed.