Skill Building Specialist

Liberty Resources, Inc.•Fulton, NY

13d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a Mental Health Skill Building Specialist for its Integrated Health Care clinic in Fulton, New York. The specialist helps individuals overcome mental health barriers that may interfere with independent functioning and participation in normative adult roles in the community. Services focus on acquiring, reacquiring, retaining, and improving life skills, including effective communication and self-advocacy, self-help, self-care, socialization, mobility, and use of community resources. Support is provided one-to-one, on site or in the community, in the setting most likely to produce a positive outcome. The role also involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, documentation, referrals, and assistance with health and recovery-related needs. The position pays $50,000–$55,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one to three years of relevant experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders and/or Serious Mental Illness, or a bachelor’s degree.
Strong organizational, engagement, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and with flexibility in days and hours of work.
Sound judgment and critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Valid New York State driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Use a person-centered assessment process to help clients identify and achieve established goals.
Provide one-to-one supportive services on site and in the community, choosing the setting most likely to yield the best outcome.
Complete assessments, progress notes, care plans, and other required documentation in accordance with program and agency standards.
Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team and provide input into comprehensive treatment plans.
Assist with collection of Quality of Care monitoring as needed.
Provide recovery-oriented activities and interventions to support or build social and interpersonal skills, community tenure, support networks, community awareness, coping strategies, and effective functioning in individuals’ social environments.
Help individuals advocate for their needs with health care providers; assist with relapse prevention planning, management of chronic medical conditions, mental health symptoms and medications, and development of healthy routines and practices.
Provide referrals for needed services and collaborate as appropriate.
Complete written reports, statistics, case files, and summaries promptly and in accordance with program and agency standards.
Assume administrative tasks delegated by the Program Supervisor.
Use a personal vehicle to travel to and from appointments scheduled in the community.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and related tasks as assigned.