Skill Building Specialist

Liberty Resources•Fulton, NY

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 communication and self-advocacy, self-help, self-care, socialization, mobility, and use of community resources. Services may be provided one-to-one at the clinic or in the community, depending on which setting is likely to yield the best outcome. The role includes person-centered goal planning, recovery-oriented activities, care coordination, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The position requires a valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation for travel to community appointments. Liberty Resources describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for clinical growth and advancement.

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 the ability to use 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 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 contribute to comprehensive treatment plans.
Assist as needed with the collection of Quality of Care monitoring.
Provide recovery-oriented activities and interventions that build or restore social and interpersonal skills, support community tenure, help establish support networks, increase community awareness, develop coping strategies, and promote effective functioning in the individual’s social environment.
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 establishing healthy routines and practices.
Provide referrals for needed services and collaborate as appropriate.
Complete written reports, statistics, case files, and summaries in a timely manner and according to 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 assigned duties, responsibilities, and related tasks.