Behavioral Health Specialist - IMT

Community Access Inc • New York, NY

5h

About The Position

The IMT Behavioral Health Specialist is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team of mental health clinicians. The Behavioral Health Specialist is a team member responsible for engaging participants through individualized assessment and therapeutic intervention planning, utilizing evidence-based practices to support participants through their wellness and recovery journeys. harm reduction strategies including motivational interviewing and stage-wise interventions that target an individual’s readiness for change. The Behavioral Health Specialist is a clinical resource to other team members in issues related to mental and behavioral health and co-occurring substance use.

Requirements

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
• Commitment to person-centered treatment strategies, upholding participants’ rights, and self-determination in service provision.
• Minimum of Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or other Health and Human Services related field; LMSW preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with individuals with a mental health condition with co-occurring substance use disorder.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, mornings, evenings and weekends in response to participant needs.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Able to show initiative and be responsible for follow-through.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving.
• Must be able to work in the community, including use of public transportation.
• Computer proficiency in Windows operating systems and programs, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as comfort with learning new electronic systems.
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete required assessments and evaluations as needed on a rotating schedule; assigned assessments are completed on time.
• Complete progress notes for all contacts, collaterals, and engagement attempts within 2 business days.

What This Job Offers

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