Mental Health Worker - SAA05 - Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM Flexible

WellLife Network • Coram, NY

2d • $25 - $25

About The Position

Mental Health Workers in this program provide service access, advocacy, and supports for ages 5-21 years who have or are at risk of developing a serious emotional disturbance (SED) and their families residing in Suffolk County to enable them to live successfully in the community. Services provided include but are not limited to: support, information, skill building, advocacy, service linkage, referral, and crisis intervention.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Arts or Science Degree with two years of relevant experience (e.g. care coordination, mental health, youth, and families, or related populations), or a Masters Degree with one year of experience.
• Valid NYS Driver's license for 1 year

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of childhood psychiatric disorders and trauma.
• Responsible for the overall provision of services including but not limited to support, information, skill building, advocacy, service linkage, referrals, and crisis intervention.
• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments.
• Prepare and revise care plans to reflect client needs and personal goals with a focus on maintaining health and wellness.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and collateral contacts providing face-to-face visits.
• Advocate for and support clients to ensure access to resources necessary to support wellness/self-management and decrease the frequency of emergency room visits and inpatient hospital admissions.
• Monitor and coordinate all care for clients, including access and maintenance of medical insurance, linkage to treatment providers, and community resources.
• Collaborate with community providers as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure goal-directed care planning.
• Involve child and family in the development and ongoing review of individualized care plans.
• Conduct crisis prevention when needed and follow up accordingly.
• Maintain detailed, timely, and accurate record keeping and documentation of services.
• Work as part of a care management team, attend and participate in regular team meetings to provide feedback, and share resource information relating to client needs, issues, and concerns.
• Participate in regular individual supervision to address concerns/issues and improve skill development.
• Attend periodic training to enhance skill level and learn about wellness self-management and best practice skills.
• Be responsible for reporting/coordinating daily office and field schedules with a supervisor.
• Engage in discharge planning with youth and family.
• Provide a Flexible schedule required to meet the needs of the youth and families. Two evenings required a week.
• Participation in program and division training.
• Attend workshops and conferences as requested.
• OMH mandatory training required.
• Responsible for maintaining (or having access to) a personal vehicle throughout the course of the workday.
• Utilize his or her own personal vehicle to transport clients and other duties to meet the program's needs.
• Submission of car insurance policy before the expiration date
• Other duties as assigned by Administration.

Benefits

• At WellLife Network, we prioritize our employees' growth and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible spending accounts.
• Enjoy perks like Summer Fridays, gym passes, and life insurance options.
• Our commitment to career advancement includes tuition assistance, mentorship, leadership training, and more.
• As a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, WellLife Network supports your career and financial goals while helping you make a meaningful community impact.
• Join us to experience a workplace that invests in your success and well-being!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees