Mental Health Advocate

MultiCare Health System•Lakewood, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Advocate provides supportive counseling and case management services to adult behavioral health clients under the direction of a licensed professional. Supportive counseling may include symptom management and skills training using behavioral principles and a structured session approach. Case management includes care coordination, resource identification and development, advocacy, service monitoring and follow-up, collateral supports.

Requirements

Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR) credential must be applied for within thirty (30) days of hire. Employees may work while the application is pending for up to one hundred twenty (120) days, unless a higher credential is already held
One (1) year of experience working with seriously and persistently mentally ill adults or in a Behavioral Health setting preferred
Driving is an essential function of this position. The incumbent will routinely travel between clinic, community, patient, and business locations in the performance of assigned duties and may be required to operate a personal vehicle and/or agency-owned vehicle.
A valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record in compliance with agency vehicle-use requirements are required

Responsibilities

Serves as a consumer advocate in relation to the mental health system, community agencies, and the consumer’s support system, as needed.
Provides person-centered supportive counseling, assessment of needs/risk, skills training, advocacy and case management for clients
Assists in developing problem-focused, goal-oriented treatment plans which address the specific needs of the consumer and specific anticipated clinical outcomes.
Provides comprehensive community support activities to assigned caseload, including assistance in identifying and utilizing community resources, liaison with other agencies and organizations, referral to appropriate community programs, completion of all necessary reports.
Maintains consumer records in keeping with Agency, County, and State guidelines.
Coordinates discharge planning, including referral to appropriate agencies for ongoing needs.