Mental Health Support Specialist Master Level

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Matteson, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position works in alignment with the program supervisor to ensure that DHS expectations and NYAP values regarding service delivery to vulnerable populations within the Front Door Diversion Program are met. The role involves providing excellent front-end assessments and a welcoming approach to potential program customers. The specialist is responsible for delivering timely mental health evaluation and assessment data to help determine the correct service venue for the customer. This role requires significant travel to assigned hospitals across Chicago and the South Suburbs, functioning as the primary mental health professional contact person with referral sources.

Requirements

A licensed social worker (LSW) possessing at least a master's degree in social work and licensed under the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act [225 ILCS 20] with specialized training in mental health services or with at least 2 years of experience in mental health services.
A licensed professional counselor possessing at least a master's degree and licensed under the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act [225 ILCS 107] with specialized training in mental health services or with at least two years of experience in mental health services
A registered nurse (RN) licensed under the Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65] with at least one year of clinical experience in a mental health setting or who possesses a master's degree in psychiatric nursing.
An occupational therapist (OT) licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act [225 ILCS 75] with at least one year of clinical experience in a mental health setting.
An individual possessing at least a master's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, or family therapy or related field, who has successfully completed a practicum or internship that included a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised direct service, or who has one year of clinical experience under the supervision of a QMHP.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience working in the mental health field in a crisis setting.
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer services, and organizational skills.
Ability to relate therapeutically with customers, display cultural sensitivity and strong sense of empathy.
Knowledge of Medicaid Rules and other funder expectations.
Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and recognizes signs/symptoms of psychiatric illness and substance related diagnoses.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Ability to organize data, plan, provide written and very feedback, utilize electronic health systems.
Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Nice To Haves

Familiarity and knowledge of DSM VI and psychological testing strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization
Functions as the primary mental health professional contact person with referral sources at assigned hospitals and other community venues.
Delivers prompt and professional clinical services while maintain appropriate level of confidentiality.
Screen referrals for mental health services, determine severity and what type of services are needed.
Builds name recognition and working relationships with Maximus screeners.
Work as a member for the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support program goals.
Builds working relationships with the various hospital social workers.
Applies clinical skills to help screen individuals for the program.
Utilizing and creating a work base from the point of referral, which will be the hospital or community setting.
Builds and fosters a working relationship with hospital staff and hospital social workers.
Fostering people skills to be able to connect with clients.
Develops comprehensive front-end assessment of potential clients.
Completes clinical assessment of potential clients.
Utilizes standardized assessment/screening tools effectively in order to help gage client appropriateness for services.
Diagnosing mental illness with knowledge of DSM VI.
Creates linkage and referrals for follow up services.
Provides individual therapy, depression, anger management, medical providers for related medical conditions.
Functions effectively as a link between the hospital, the client and the subsequent service providing agency worker.
Demonstrates the technical and behavioral competencies necessary in the implementation of standardized assessment tools.
Completes all related screening documentation in a timely manner.
Completes all required performance tracking, data collection and documentation
Perform other duties as assigned by program supervisor.

Benefits

Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
22 Days Off Each Year!
11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Tuition Assistance
Work Anniversary Trips!
Peace leave
Parental leave
Mileage Reimbursement