Community Behavioral Health Worker
About The Position
The Community Behavioral Health Worker assists older adults who would benefit from a coordinated approach to living independently in the community with a focus on enhancing overall well-being. The Health Worker helps individuals develop practical solutions and access needed resources. A strengths-based approach is used to work in partnership with the client to assess needs, create a plan for living well, expand formal and informal supports, and strategize ways to overcome barriers. Service coordination focuses on addressing underlying issues that may impact well-being and working in coordination with others. This position may also provide fee-based care coordination using the same consumer directed, strengths-based approach.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in social work or related field; two years experience working with older adults or two years of home-based casework with individuals with mental health/behavioral health challenges preferred.
- Strong Clinical And/or Case Management Skills: Conducts person-centered assessments, sets and monitors goals, and implements plans to meet wellness goals.
- Emotional Intelligence & Empathy: Shows understanding and care in responding to the emotional state and ideas of another person.
- Coaching: Understands the change process and works with an individual to make change.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Listens and conveys information orally and in writing to a wide range of people.
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Objectively analyzes and evaluates information to make informed decisions and formulates plans based on knowledge of resources and person-centered options.
- Time Management & Flexibility: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, develop systems for achieving those goals and meet deadlines.
- Documentation & Computer Proficiency: Navigates electronic database and writes clinical notes; intermediate application of Google suite skills, Microsoft 365 a plus; competence in virtual platforms such as Zoom/Google Meets.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Shows respect and is responsive to the values, beliefs, practices, and experiences of others.
Responsibilities
- Assesses individuals strengths, interests, and needs.
- Identifies formal and informal support systems with the older adult.
- Creates a care plan in partnership with individuals involving caregivers or informal supports as appropriate.
- Facilitates the utilization of informal supports and professionals who can assist in service plan goals for short and long term support.
- Provides coaching and assistance with concrete tasks while working towards a sustainable plan.
- Assists with applications, bridging referrals and other tasks to access community supports.
- Conducts regular home visits weekly, monthly or as needed.
- Communicates with agency staff and community partners who are participants in the individual’s care plan; troubleshoots issues.
- Reports any crisis or critical needs to direct supervisor or back up supervisor.
- Maintains documentation according to agency procedure.
- Attends interdisciplinary case conferences.
- Prepares required reports.
- Participates in agency trainings and meetings as required; follows agency policy and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
