Liaison, Recovery Outreach Team

Signature Health•Willoughby, OH

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About The Position

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more Robust earned paid time off program (PTO) Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles) Tuition & Professional Development Assistance SCOPE OF ROLE Reporting to the Program Manager, Behavioral Health Community Liaison, the Liaison, Recovery Outreach Team will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including law enforcement, corrections and behavioral health. The Liaison, Recovery Outreach Team will assist the Lake County Narcotics Agency to provide services intended to prevent and reduce impact of substance use, outreach, linkage, and education to identified individuals who have experience overdose, with the goal of helping them to accept necessary treatment. The Liaison, Recovery Outreach Team will partner with the LCNA and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to coordinate and implement mental health/drug rehabilitation services.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2+ years’ experience in a related field, such as behavioral health, corrections, law enforcement or addictions strongly preferred.
Valid unencumbered Ohio driver’s license and proof of driver’s insurance required.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Demonstrated knowledge of addiction, ability to reflect non-judgmental, unconditional acceptance of individuals suffering from this condition required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate mental health/drug rehabilitation services for drug dependent individuals who recently experienced and overdose, low-level offenders and drug dependent individuals encountered by LCNA agents during drug investigations and school students within Lake County through home visits.
Coordinate with local emergency departments and community behavioral health agencies to identify individuals currently linked with community behavioral health agencies, or in need of intervention and referral.
Provide referral and support family members, drug education events and outreach activities.
Foster the relationship between law enforcement and mental health professionals.
Provide advocacy and outreach on behalf of individuals who are unable to advocate for themselves due to symptoms of mental illness and addiction.
Identify, develop, and access support resources for patients to increase their success in community integration and community inclusion.
Partner closely with identified individuals and family members in critical or crisis situations.
Represent Signature Health in a professional manner at all times; includes maintenance of appropriate professional appearance as outlined in the dress code policy, and demonstration of respectful interactions with patients and team members.