Behavioral Health Support (Montgomery County)

Access Services • Fort Washington, PA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Access Services is hiring Behavioral Health Support team members to join our Starting Point Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation program in Montgomery County. The Starting Point program offers support to individuals in the unique model of Psych Rehab, serving those with a mental health diagnosis, to reach their own, personally identified goals. People need extra help to get back on their feet, find a place to live, and become a part of community life. Our behavior health support team meets with individuals in their own spaces to help them on their recovery journey. As a behavior health support staff, you will empower adults with mental illness to pursue their goals using the Psych Rehab model. You will meet weekly with those served to help identify a person's strengths, needs, and barriers in accomplishing the identified goal. Goals can include anything from finding and maintaining employment, getting involved in community activities, establishing healthy habits, finding housing, and so much more. Once established, the behavior health support team will support individuals to gain skills and resources to reach their goals. You can expect professional career development through weekly coaching and individual supervision, and level up your mental health skills with group trainings. Anyone who joins the team is offered the opportunity to grow personally and have genuine impact on people's lives. People who are passionate about empowering people to find strength within themselves to reach their own goals, while using clinical and case management skills will thrive with Starting Point. People who understand change a process, will take time, and wants to be part of incremental change over time will enjoy this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field such as psychology, social work, or human services OR Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification required OR CPRP (Certified Psych Rehab Practitioner) certification required
• A valid US driver's license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
• No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to: DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at fault accidents within that period.)
• Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
• Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.

Nice To Haves

• Some prior work or internship experience related to mental health services (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and effectively engage with individuals about their life goals and barriers to recovery.
• Drive to and meet with individuals in homes and community locations.
• Collaborate with the individual being served and the Starting Point team to develop, implement, update and review treatment plans that are recovery-oriented, strengths-based, and person-centered.
• Collaborate with individual being served to develop successful strategies for identifying, achieving, and maintaining goals in four key areas: living, learning, working, and socializing.
• Maintain accurate and current case documentation in an electronic health record.
• Support individuals to find and use resources and supports in their community.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k match.
• Tuition reimbursement; College tuition discounts.
• 20 Days PTO (vacation, sick days), 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays; Catastrophic Sick Leave.
• Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites.
• Company Paid Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire.
• Credit Union perks, retail discounts.

What This Job Offers

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