Community Engagement Specialist-Mon Valley

Community Engagement Specialist-Mon Valley

Charleroi and/or Uniontown, PA Location

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Tuition Discounts
• Career Advancement

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

Full-Time

Overall Function :

Primary responsibilities will be to provide case management services to assigned behavioral health consumers which may include cooperation with formal and informal supports.

Essential Functions:

• Assists consumer with the implementation of Consumer's Strengths Assessment Scale and Service Plan, and continually updates the CSAS.
• Maintains accurate and detailed clinical records of assigned caseload, observes progress and links consumers to services.
• Advises supervisory/clinical staff of significant changes in consumer's behavior, issues and/or incidents, and responds appropriately to emergency situations, when necessary.
• Provides service advocacy to consumers and their family and makes referrals to appropriate social and medical service programs.
• Serves as a member of the BCM on call system.
• Assists all consumers in coordinating appointments to health and social services appointments, and links the consumers with basic needs for food, shelter, etc.
• Other duties as required.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or MH related field from an accredited college or university; any relevant combination of skills, experience and training maybe considered at the discretion of the agency.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper recommendations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health programs and available social services.

Available Benefits:

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
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