Behavioral Specialist

Behavioral Specialist Intern

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Description Position at Community Options New York Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are accepting applications from undergraduate students interested in internship opportunities! All interns will work with experienced managers and receive in-depth training in the field. Please contact a Community Options office in your area if you are interested in working with people with disabilities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, creative, and eager to learn. This internship will provide a basis in Health and Human Services, including public relations, training, fundraising, social media, recruitment, communications, and person-centered supports. We offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while contributing to meaningful projects that align with our mission and values. Community Options offers flexible hours to accommodate schedules. Responsibilities: Create and curate engaging content for company's social media Participate in team meetings and contribute to operational strategies. Document processes and help create instructional materials for future reference Help prepare documentation and presentations for internal stakeholders Support day-to-day operations with administrative tasks and projects as needed Support the documentation and reporting of project progress and outcomes Engage in learning opportunities to enhance your technical and professional skills Engage in learning opportunities and training provided by Community Options to elicit feedback Assist in the development and execution of projects under the guidance of senior team members Assist the local Race Director with planning and development of the annual Cupid’s Chase 5K Race Other tasks assigned by the Executive Director Requirements: Current student pursuing an undergraduate degree program in a relevant field Strong interest in health and human services Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment Strong willingness to learn and take on new challenges Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Outstanding interpersonal skills Excellent organizational and time management skills If you have the passion and desire to help change lives, join our program! Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Second Shift Supervisor

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Gilead Community Services is seeking a responsible and experienced Second Shift Supervisor to join our Community Transitional Residence (CTR) program. About the position: The Second Shift Supervisor for Gilead’s Meriden adult program works 40 hours: Monday-Friday 3p-11p with flexibility required providing second shift administrative and clinical oversight of the Community Transitional Residence (CTR) program.  This is a 3-bed transitional program that is designed to provide clinical treatment and functional skills training tailored to the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities that are co-occurring with mental health and/or addiction treatment needs. The Second Shift Supervisor works in close consultation with the Program Director to ensure that the program produces high quality, recovery-oriented services to all clients, in accordance with agency standards. Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Field with 3 years’ supervisory experience required, or Master’s Degree with 2 years’ experience. * Prior administrative and clinical experience in the field of mental health and developmental disabilities.  Experience with addictions preferred. * Ability to manage under stressful or crisis situations.  Ability to problem solve.  Ability to meet deadlines and establish and prioritize multiple tasks. * Ability to travel to various agencies, businesses, institutions, and meet with clients in their homes, if needed. * Able to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends when necessary.   Benefits: * Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays * Affordable, employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%) * Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%) * Hands-on learning experience and supervision * Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities * Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training) Responsibilities: * Provides clinical knowledge regarding mental health and developmental disorders through supervision, staff training and education. * Supports the Residential Program Director in leading an effective program by implementing clinical services, best practice models of care and daily functions as required by contractual and regulatory bodies. * Ensures that the program’s physical environment meets required regulations for a therapeutic residential setting, including a clean, safe, and home-like atmosphere. * Supports the processes for all contractual agreements and licensing regulations including but not limited to Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Department of Social Services (DSS). * Maintains and implements the Recovery and Trauma informed philosophies with direct implications to staff, clients, family, and community development. * Applies clinical knowledge by assisting with timely admissions, continued services, and discharge processes for the program. * Supports and provides monitoring of positive outcome measures as defined by the license regulations and agency quality assurance processes. Ensures program compliance through the timely and accurate reporting of data both internally and externally as needed.  * Consults with the Residential Program Director, Psychiatrist, Clinician, Behavioral Specialist, Nurse and other team members regarding medical and mental health needs regarding risk management. * Responds to after-hours calls, for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed on a rotating on-call basis. * Provides support in hiring, training, supervision, evaluation and, if needed, discipline of subordinate employees of the program in accordance with agency personnel policies.  * Oversees the employee schedules, time off requests, and daily workflow management of the program.

Behavioral Health Specialist, Bilingual

Unknown Employer

JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Director of Operations and reporting to the Team Supervisor, The Behavioral Health Specialist participates in the clinical team by providing care and care coordination to individuals with mental health needs. Provides integrated care by ensuring that whole person health needs are met, including primary and behavioral healthcare, as well as substance abuse services. Works collaboratively with other team members. Uses care coordination skills with individuals, their families, and both internal and external providers to ensure seamless care. Links client to health promotion and wellness activities and helps to make linkages to community services. Maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients on his/her team in meeting the biopsychosocial needs of the client.   JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides community psychiatric support and care coordination which includes health promotion, comprehensive transitional care, individual and family support, and referral, linkage and advocacy relative to community resources. * Conducts level of care assessment. * Provides services to clients as related to social determinants of health including, but not limited to: * Housing/Neighborhood/Environmental needs * Social Supports/Community and Peer needs * Economic needs * Education and Vocational needs * Regularly monitors client status and service utilization to ensure that appropriate level of care is maintained. * Works with clients to develop individualized treatment plans and performs treatment plan reviews and updates. * Communicates vital treatment information from external providers to The Centers treatment team in order to coordinate client care. * Works on a multidisciplinary service team, in collaboration with Nurses, Physicians, and Pharmacists to achieve positive client health outcomes. * Actively assists clients in obtaining and maintaining comprehensive healthcare. * Attends medical appointments with clients as needed. Transports and/or accompanies clients to appointments as needed. * Provides ongoing communication to client, healthcare teams, and client’s support network to ensure follow-up and coordinated treatment. * Performs basic administrative tasks related to the job, which includes but not limited to: * completion of clinical records, forms and reports * completion and posting of progress notes within 24 hours of service (Policy P207.00) * completion of daily tracking log * completion of required weekly billable hours * Performs other duties as assigned.   JOB QUALIFICATIONS Must have: * A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a mental health related field. If in a related field, must have two years care coordination or case management experience. * A valid driver’s license in the State of Ohio with access to an insured vehicle for client transportation. * The ability and desire to work closely with other team members. * The ability to form effective therapeutic relationships to engage clients in the mutual assessment of problems and goal-setting, and to help coordinate care plans from initial contact through end of service. * Excellent oral and written communication skills * The ability to make sound decisions under stressful conditions * Demonstrated clinical skills, and an ability to organize and prioritize tasks. * An awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the populations served. * Bilingual in Spanish   Preferred: * Prior experience working with SPMI adults. * Using creativity and a drive for results, act as a liaison for the client to receive community resources. * A working knowledge of the stages of growth and development and family dynamics. * The ability to understand and accept a team approach to service delivery, and agency and program philosophy and goals. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment and the community. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. It requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.   About Us The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.     Wellbeing and Benefits   Providing quality benefits to our staff is important to us. Just as important is our staff’s well-being. That’s why we offer a number of choices to meet the different needs of our staff.     * Choice of medical and dental plans * Health Savings Account * Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care * Vision * Support for Continuing education and credential renewal * Life Insurance * Retirement Savings (401K) with a company contribution * 457 (b) Savings * Mental Health Support * Employee Assistance Program * Calm Subscription * Short and Longterm Disability