Apply Description New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community. New Horizons is a nonprofit agency seeking a caring and compassionate SOAR Specialist in our Adult Case Management department who is eager to teach, want meaningful work that offers opportunities for growth, and believe that their efforts can make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Now under new management, New Horizons offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, and comprehensive training. * Health Insurance (covers mental health) * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Disability Insurance (STD; LTD) * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * Paid Sick Leave * Paid Training * Employee Assistance Program * Life Insurance * Retirement plan (403b) As a SOAR Specialist your responsibilities will include: * Responsible for completing interviews with clients to gather information to complete SSI/SSDI applications * Ensures all SOAR Medical Summary Reports for client applications are complete. * Accompanies clients to appointments at the Social Security Administration and maintains communication with Social Security Administration (SSA) and Disability Determination (DD) * Responsible for reviewing cases with Local SOAR Lead. Attend scheduled staffing with SOAR lead and SEFBHN * Complete SOAR medical summary report for individuals application utilizing internal/external medical reports, obtain current psychiatric Dr, APRN or NHTC medical director signature for summary report. * Monitors progress of benefit process and provides assistance as required * Conducts case management activities for assigned clients to include assessment clients to include assessment of strengths and needs, service planning, service brokering, service and care monitoring, and client advocacy * Communicates essential information regarding client care all members of the client's treatment team, both within and outside the NHTC continuum of care * Provide crisis intervention services as required Requirements New Horizons will need you to have the following qualifications: * Associates degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years' experience working with adults who have serious and persistent mental illness. * Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field - Four (4) years' experience may be considered in replacement of a degree * One (1) year of experience working with adults experiencing serious mental illness * Certified * Valid and current Florida Driver's License required with no more than 6 points in the past 5 years
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Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Number of Employees
251-500 employees