What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Coach position at Apache Behavioral Health Services, Inc.?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate School Coach I to join our team at Apache Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of clients/potential clients who would benefit from behavioral health services.
- Provide therapeutic services assistance to ABHS clinical staff, including community visits, appointment coordination, outreach services for clients having difficulty accessing services, and/or for reengagement in treatment services.
- Facilitate group/individual skill training and education programs in coordination with ABHS clinician.
- Provide services at the clinic, in the community, children's shelters, residential facilities, hospital settings, and in client's homes to ensure client obtains all benefits and services necessary.
- Ability to provide client walk-in services as related to the clinical service needs of clients.
- Document contact with clients to assess needs, maintain required paperwork, and engage family members in accordance with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and ABHS Standards.
- Provide prevention education services including presentations, workshops, and other forms of public education on a variety of mental health topics.
- Collaborate with court/probation, tribal/community agencies, families, and other natural support systems to ensure client's needs are met.
- Develop a strong working relationship with community partners.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; experience working with Native Americans preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to speak the Apache language preferred.
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors.
- MS Office proficiency and ability to correctly operate copy machine and fax.
- Valid Arizona Driver's License and reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass all pre-employment testing, including fingerprint clearance, drug testing, and background check.
