Mental Health Specialist 2

Anixter Center • Chicago, IL

108d

About The Position

The Mental Health Specialist 2 (MHS 2) works to support people in recovery from serious mental illness. The MHS 2 will provide direct service to enhance coping skills, activities of daily living, and accessing the community. The MHS 2 will provide individually based motivational support and other evidence-based interventions to adults with mental illness. The MHS will be an advocate for members, and provide person-centered, recovery focused, strengths-based, trauma-informed services, including counseling.

Requirements

• Mental Health Professional (MHP) per DHS DMH Rule 132, QMHP preferred.
• Minimum bachelor’s level education required.
• 6+ months experience working with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness preferred.
• Computer proficiency required mastery and use of electronic healthcare records required.
• Driver’s license and ability to drive the agency vehicle is required.
• Must have the physical capacity to lift and transfer program materials.
• Ability to promote and adhere to company values.
• A commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete case management tasks with members, including benefit eligibility.
• Support people in skill development and maintenance of mental health according to individual needs and goals.
• Document service/progress notes using an electronic record keeping system and complete recordkeeping on a weekly basis. Meet performance targets.
• Be aware of medical health and support residents with medical appointments, document follow up from doctor.
• Respond to medical and behavioral / psychiatric crisis in accordance with agency policy and procedure. This includes all related documentation.
• Provide emergency assistance/program coverage during scheduled hours, including at other MH sites as required.
• Work collaboratively as a team with other staff to provide required services for members.
• Identify and make referrals to community resources and other programs / services of Anixter Center.
• Develop and implement group mental health services, provide one-to-one sessions / activities.
• Promote consumer driven, mental health services and enhance the abilities of members to make choices.
• Maintain electronic case files according to agency standards.
• Provide education and training to members.
• Evaluate member’s progress.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all stakeholders. Address concerns and issues related to members and program services. Share information concerning members with other employees’ as relevant within confidentiality rules.
• Assist members with transportation needs.
• Adhere to all agency safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a flexibility while performing duties. This may include the need to travel off-site or to rearrange the scheduling of breaks and lunch to meet the immediate needs of the program.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in both manner and attire as a representative of the agency in conducting all activities, services, and instructions.
• Assist members with all activities of daily living, grooming, and hygiene as needed. Support a healthy environment by motivating members to keep housing up to agency cleanliness and sanitary standards.
• Complete all competency-based training as required.
• Model and consistently practice support, interacting with members to develop mutually responsible relationships, avoiding the 'helper/helpee' dynamic.
• Utilize structures for the inclusion of member voice into group and events planning, as well as day-to-day activities.
• Actively participate in supervision and training for Rule 132 requirements.
• Conduct and monitor safety drills as needed per Anixter policies.
• Assist with medications if necessary and document all related activities in accordance with related Medication Policies and Procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees