Job Description

Compensation: $24.04 - $25.31 hourly dependent on education

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus; additional $500 bonus for Qualified mental Health Professionals.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen! 

*This position will be working within the Sullivan & St. Clair School District. 

POSITION PURPOSE

Integrated Health Specialist is a mental health professional who is based in the school/community. This individual serves as a liaison between children/families and systems, and provides a wide range of services, depending on the needs and expectations of each child and family. The position will start out training in a community-based role and will be transferred to include school-based functions when clinical and professional competencies have been demonstrated sufficient to meet the demands of the school-based role. School-based IHSs do meet at least monthly in the home with caregivers for each client, and sometimes more frequently, as indicated appropriate for best care. Weekend/evening availability required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC

• Act as a liaison and ambassador for Compass Health Network to and between the agency and School Districts
• Serves as a consultant to school systems’ staff, providing mental health consultation and information on a wide range of mental health topics
• Actively collaborate with other systems’ staff regarding assigned children and their families, and participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to advocate for the mental health needs of the child/family
• Provide individualized behavioral health services based upon strengths, needs, abilities and preferences identified collaboratively with client/family, focused on supporting client’s movement toward recovery/resiliency goals
• Assist client/family in the development of the Wellness Plan
• Provide services from a holistic, person-centered, strengths-based perspective, incorporating coaching surrounding the Eight Dimensions of Wellness; supporting client/family in completion of goals.
• Assist the family with accessing, locating and arranging services and resources to assist in achieving their goals
• Provide educational information and skill building to client/family and school staff regarding areas of concern such as daily living skills, education, symptom management, communication/relationships with focus on improving functioning
• Assist client/family in developing natural support systems including work with family members, school staff, legal guardians, etc.
• Complete of all required documentation within the required timeframe, according to agency policy
• Meet service provision expectations per client needs and agency guideline
• Assist with completion of initial and annual assessments and Wellness Plans as directed by Supervisor
• Complete all mandatory documentation to monitor client’s progress toward achievement of individual treatment plan goals
• Work with parents to engage and participate in treatment with child is required and necessary for improved clinical outcomes
• Attend all training as required by Compass Health Network, Accreditors and Funders
• Will seek culturally competent services and service providers to meet the unique cultural needs of each agency client and family
• Driving is an essential function of the position
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES – COMPANY WIDE

• Regularly attends work except for approved absences
• Attends all training as required
• Maintain professional, “champion” behavior
• Provides quality customer service
• Provides services with a commitment to service excellence
• Works in a way that exhibits a commitment to personal excellence
• Team oriented and values diversity

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK

Operating vehicles or machinery