What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist - Crisis Services position at Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources?
County: Harrison
City: Gulfport
FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Summary
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a dedicated and energetic Crisis Community Support Specialist to provide intensive case management services to adults with a serious mental illness diagnosis as part of a team in Gulfport, MS. Scheduled on-call duties required. The Crisis Community Support Specialist position plays a vital role in providing case management services to those with a long-term mental illness maintain emotional and mental stability and developing a more satisfying and productive life. In this role, the Crisis Community Support Specialist will have contact with each individual as much as necessary to maintain stability. This role will help the individual set goals and work toward accomplishing specific objectives.
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare required
Must have reliable transportation to provide community services
Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Must be able to obtain DMH case management certification within 60 days of hire
Must have auto insurance liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within 1 month of hire
Behavioral Healthcare Experience Preferred
Excellent communications skills required
Responsibilities
Assists with medication monitoring and system navigation.
Assists with outreach of program and case management.
Demonstrates knowledge of diagnosis, signs and symptoms of relapse, medication information, and knowledge of community resources to explore all alternatives to hospitalization.
Facilitates Person Centered Planning meetings.
Provides advocacy, consultation, and educational services.
Provides outpatient social services linkage, emergency intervention, and crisis intervention services.
Provides services to clients through home or community visits.
City: Gulfport
FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Summary
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a dedicated and energetic Crisis Community Support Specialist to provide intensive case management services to adults with a serious mental illness diagnosis as part of a team in Gulfport, MS. Scheduled on-call duties required. The Crisis Community Support Specialist position plays a vital role in providing case management services to those with a long-term mental illness maintain emotional and mental stability and developing a more satisfying and productive life. In this role, the Crisis Community Support Specialist will have contact with each individual as much as necessary to maintain stability. This role will help the individual set goals and work toward accomplishing specific objectives.
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare required
Must have reliable transportation to provide community services
Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Must be able to obtain DMH case management certification within 60 days of hire
Must have auto insurance liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within 1 month of hire
Behavioral Healthcare Experience Preferred
Excellent communications skills required
Responsibilities
Assists with medication monitoring and system navigation.
Assists with outreach of program and case management.
Demonstrates knowledge of diagnosis, signs and symptoms of relapse, medication information, and knowledge of community resources to explore all alternatives to hospitalization.
Facilitates Person Centered Planning meetings.
Provides advocacy, consultation, and educational services.
Provides outpatient social services linkage, emergency intervention, and crisis intervention services.
Provides services to clients through home or community visits.