Clinical Behavioral Mental Health Specialist

Mercer University • Macon, GA

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About The Position

The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center is searching for a Clinical Behavioral Mental Health Specialist. Responsibilities : Working alongside the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center staff and leadership, the Clinical Behavioral Mental Health Specialist will work to increase the effectiveness of initiatives by assessing strengths, opportunities, needs, and disparities in rural healthcare. The Clinical Behavioral Mental Health Specialist will provide pediatric mental health counseling, coordinate student crisis response activities, provide supervision for clinicians seeking licensure, help identify appropriate resources to fill the gaps in access, education, etc. and work collaboratively with the Center team to create a community-driven approach to improve the health of rural Georgians. Mental health counseling licensure is required and needs assessment skills are crucial for the successful applicant. The ideal candidate has a clear understanding of data collection and application strategies, especially as it applies to process efficiencies and project outcomes. The Specialist will work independently to develop an extensive understanding of internal, local, state, and national data and health resources to leverage in pursuit of the Centers strategic goals. The successful applicant will join a dynamic and fast-paced team focused on improving the health of those living in Georgia’s 120 counties designated as rural. The person in this position will work with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders to build relationships, leverage collaborations, and increase efficiencies. The Specialist is an integral part of the Center’s interdepartmental team, working closely with the Data Team and the Field Representatives.

Requirements

• A master's degree from an accredited college/university in Psychology, counseling or social work and three years of relevant clinical experience are required.
• The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently or in a group to identify areas of strength and targets for improvement.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced , and dynamic environment, meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and think critically about complex situations.
• Must demonstrate exceptional skills in leading group discussion, group facilitation, and managing various subject matter using a range of strategies.
• Must be culturally-competent and have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful, long-term, professional relationships among diverse stakeholders.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with a wider variety of stakeholders and build consensus.
• Mental health counseling licensure is required
• Needs assessment skills are crucial for the successful applicant.
• The ideal candidate has a clear understanding of data collection and application strategies, especially as it applies to process efficiencies and project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Work to increase the effectiveness of initiatives by assessing strengths, opportunities, needs, and disparities in rural healthcare.
• Provide pediatric mental health counseling
• Coordinate student crisis response activities
• Provide supervision for clinicians seeking licensure
• Help identify appropriate resources to fill the gaps in access, education, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the Center team to create a community-driven approach to improve the health of rural Georgians.
• Develop an extensive understanding of internal, local, state, and national data and health resources to leverage in pursuit of the Centers strategic goals.
• Work with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders to build relationships, leverage collaborations, and increase efficiencies.

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and  so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees