Life Skills Specialist- Fairbanks

Community Health Network • Fairbanks, AK

17h

About The Position

The Life Skills Clinician (LSC)/ Life Skills Specialist (LSS) monitors and provides care coordination and life skills training and development in collaboration with the care team to youth and/or adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders, including those with serious and persistent mental illness and chronic addiction.

Requirements

• Ability to collaborate with others in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude toward problem-solving.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Indiana Driver's License
• Two (2) years of social service experience in a volunteer or paid role

Responsibilities

• Collaborates as part of a multidisciplinary care team member.
• May assist with gathering data for comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Able to deescalate clients displaying aggressive behaviors.
• Documents services provided in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) based on policies and procedures.
• When necessary, will transport clients in personal vehicles.
• Complies with all applicable Behavioral Health Care Service policies and procedures.
• Actively involved in professional development and education, including mandatory training.
• Completes time cards, PTO requests, mileage reports, and other documentation per Community Behavioral Health policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees