Community Liaison - Fort Edward Location
About The Position
BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly expanding team! Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM Your role at BHSN: As a Community Liaison, you will be stationed at Washington County Department of Social Services. You will partner with DSS to provide assessment and referral to treatment for clients with substance use issues. What’s in it for you? Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more
Requirements
- Valid NYS Educational Department CASAC-T certification or time spent working in mental health/substance use fields
- Valid NYS driver’s license, acceptable to insurance carrier, for required local travel
- CPR certification required within 60 days of employment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in or knowledge of addiction/chemical dependency field preferred
Responsibilities
- Documents all services in accordance with Federal/State regulations and BHSN policies/procedures
- Coordinates services with chemical dependency treatment for clients, including monitoring progress and tracking attendance
- Accompanies Child Protective Services and Preventative caseworkers on home visits to identified families to screen and provide consultation
- Supports clients with case management needs including, but not limited to linkage to other services and care coordination
- Develops, implements and monitors Plan of Safe Care for any infant identified at birth as being affected by substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms
Benefits
- Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
- Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
- Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
- As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
- Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
