Essential Position Functions:

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide services consistent with the ACT model.
• Participate in daily team meetings to review and plan client services.
• Provide the expected number of services to clients each month, 80% of which are in the community.
• Complete required documentation in a timely and high-quality manner.
• Work collaboratively with clients, their families, and community partners to assist clients in achieving their treatment and recovery goals.
• Coordinate client care through close involvement with hospitals, substance use treatment facilities, etc.
• Complete immediate needs assessments, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, individualized service plans, and crisis/relapse prevention plans.
• Use evidence-based treatments in the areas of mental health and substance abuse to address client needs (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care).
• Provide services to assist clients with needs such as family support, housing, entitlements, employment, education, vocational interests, community integration, and connection to physical health care.
• Provide services to assist clients with needs such as legal advocacy, navigating the criminal justice system, and coordination with legal agencies.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum three years of experience providing services to adults with serious mental illness preferred.
• Must have or be eligible to have NY State ID (non-driver or drivers license).
• Knowledge and experience of electronic health records (specifically AWARDS by Footholds) preferred.
• Spanish speaking is highly desirable.
• Individuals with lived experience in the areas of mental health, substance use, or criminal justice are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person