Behavioral Health Specialist - rural southwest Iowa (eligible for stipend)

Harlan Office•Harlan, IA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Heartland Family Service is committed to building a culture that is trauma informed and values and celebrates diversity and inclusion. This approach recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in individuals' lives, as well as the effects of working with trauma survivors on the workforce. The agency seeks to build collaborative and supportive working environments and relationships. This position functions as a fully integrated Team Member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team, a multi-disciplinary team that assists individuals with serious mental illness to minimize symptoms and the resulting impairment in daily functioning. The ACT Team will serve rural counties of Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Disability Region. Compensation is determined by total years of relevant experience. The work schedule is 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field.
Three years in case management, vocational or skill development experience.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people who have serious and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive assessment of client’s mental health history, activities of daily living, family history, social history, employment and educational history.
Prioritize client’s needs and goals to formulate a client centered treatment plan.
Assist clients in developing skills in the areas of daily living, social and interpersonal relationships, and occupational capabilities.
Provide support and consultation to team members, client family members, and community partners.
Maintain all contact documentation and comply with agency standards.
Utilize technology to deliver services when necessary and complete documentation in electronic health record.
Provide problem solving and crisis intervention as needed.
Coordinate services with other community agencies and resources.
Be proactive in problem solving, able to generate creative solutions to challenging situations.
Display a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele, volunteers, and visitors of the agency.
Be dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
Abide by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
Develop personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities.
Create, maintain and share as appropriate a dynamic self-care plan.
Strive to make connections between the agency and the larger community whenever possible in order to contribute to the agency’s ongoing fundraising and cultivate new referral sources for the ACT program.
Perform other program related duties as assigned.