What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Specialist-Mon Valley position at SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE INC?
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SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.
Full-Time
Charleroi and/or Uniontown, PA Location
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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