Community Liaison - Washington County DSS Location
Behavioral Health Services North•Queensbury, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
BHSN, an organization providing whole-person care, is seeking passionate individuals to join its rapidly expanding team. The Community Liaison will be stationed at Washington County Department of Social Services, partnering with DSS to provide assessment and referral to treatment for clients with substance use issues.
Requirements
- Valid NYS Educational Department CASAC-T certification or time spent working in mental health/substance use fields
- Experience in or knowledge of addiction/chemical dependency field preferred
- Valid NYS driver’s license, acceptable to insurance carrier, for required local travel
- CPR certification within 60 days of employment
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
- Personalized health coverage
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Community discounts
- Loan forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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