Mental Health Associate

The Arc Wayne • Newark, NY

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About The Position

As a dedicated full-time Mental Health Associate you will be supporting adults and children with behavioral health needs in obtaining and/or maintaining their highest functional role in society through vocational, social, and emotional support and interventions Engages with program participants directly within their community based settings (including home, work or school). Gathers information about participants related to their interests, skills, experience, needs and current supports through record review, interviews, observations, and any other means necessary. Creates and implements treatment plans for participants. Completes service authorizations for participants. Submits progress notes after each visit with participant, using the assigned software. Communicates with care managers, school personnel, guardians, and others as appropriate. Encourages and assists program participants in achieving their goals. Supports participants during volunteer, work assessments, and other program activities. Attends programmatic meetings, team meetings, and case reviews as necessary. Strives for an exemplary level of cultural competency. Exhibits patience and understanding in regards to a participants behavioral health and/or substance use disorder and the impact it may have on achieving goals.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School Diploma
• 2 years' experience in children's mental health, addiction, foster care, and/or a human services field; OR 1 – 3 years' of relevant working experience with individuals with substance abuse disorders or serious mental health; OR Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or in a related human services field
• Must possess a current, valid New York State driver's license that meets the Agency driver standards

Responsibilities

• supporting adults and children with behavioral health needs
• Engages with program participants directly within their community based settings (including home, work or school)
• Gathers information about participants related to their interests, skills, experience, needs and current supports through record review, interviews, observations, and any other means necessary
• Creates and implements treatment plans for participants
• Completes service authorizations for participants
• Submits progress notes after each visit with participant, using the assigned software
• Communicates with care managers, school personnel, guardians, and others as appropriate
• Encourages and assists program participants in achieving their goals
• Supports participants during volunteer, work assessments, and other program activities
• Attends programmatic meetings, team meetings, and case reviews as necessary
• Strives for an exemplary level of cultural competency
• Exhibits patience and understanding in regards to a participants behavioral health and/or substance use disorder and the impact it may have on achieving goals

Benefits

• Generous Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 10 Paid holidays
• Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Agency Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED