Behavioral Health Advisor

Community Services Group - CSG; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision

Paid Time Off

Extensive Paid Training

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Pay Options

Family Medical and Parental Leave

Flexible spending accounts

401K Plan with employer match

EAP

Life Insurance

Wellness Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Job summary

Community Services Group - CSG is seeking empathetic and patient Behavioral Health Advisors for its Adult Mental Health residential programs in Steelton and Highspire, PA. You will help adults with serious mental illness live more independently by applying recovery and resiliency principles.

Shifts are afternoons, evenings, and weekends with PRN/zero scheduled hours. Base pay starts at $20.50/hour with a $1.00/hour awake overnight differential from 10 PM to 6 AM, and opportunities for higher

Qualifications

• Empathetic, patient and strong communicators.
• Reliable and enthusiastic team players.
• Ability to thrive in a supportive environment and work with people.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and implementation of each individual's Treatment/Support/Recovery Plan.
• Assist individuals in managing symptoms and developing their own recovery plans.
• Help individuals develop skills to live independently in the community.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Summary

We're looking for empathetic and patient people, strong communicators, and reliable and enthusiastic team players! If you thrive in a supportive environment and enjoy working with people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Behavioral Health Advisor at CSG, you have the opportunity to assist adults with mental health diagnoses to live more independently and to adjust to life as an independent member of their community while integrating the philosophies of recovery and resiliency.

This position is part of our Adult Mental Health (MH) Services’ Residential Programs in Steelton and Highspire, PA. These programs are designed to support adults with serious mental illness to live successfully in their home communities. In these programs you provide skill-building rehabilitation.

Our Shifts Are Primarily Afternoons, Evenings, And Weekends, Offering Flexibility And The Chance To Be There When Our Clients Need It Most. Current Openings Include

PRN/Zero Scheduled Hours (approximately 10 - 20 flexible hours per week) | afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Highspire

PT (30 hrs) Th - Sa 10pm - 8am; awake overnights.

PT (30 hrs) Su - Tu 10pm - 8am; awake overnights.

Wage Information

Base rate $20.50/hr. Education and experience is taken into account for potential higher starting rates. Plus an awake overnight $1.00/hr. shift differential for hours worked between 10 PM to 6 AM.

Job Description

• Participate in the development and implementation of each individual's Treatment/Support/Recovery Plan.
• Assist individuals where applicable in the management of the symptoms of their mental illness and establishing their own recovery plan.
• Assist individuals in the development of appropriate skill building necessary for living independently in the community.
• Utilize community resources to promote community integration, independence, and interdependence.
• Communicates and cooperates with on-site team, individual’s family, involved agencies, and the community in providing relevant information when needed and applicable.
• Provides support and assistance to individuals in arranging for medical care when responsible to do so and follows health care recommendations.
• Prepare meals, including individuals where regulations allow and encourage individuals to adhere to dietary guidelines.
• Models for team members and supports them in shadowing and training during task completion.
• Conducts fire drills, manages emergency situations during assigned work shifts, and provides coverage in emergency situations.
• Assists individuals in monitoring and/or administering medications.
• Be willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care; safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Have a commitment to promote cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency and related personal, professional, or educational experience; OR
• Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field.

Additional Requirements Include

• A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
• Able to work flexible hours.

CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!

Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, inclusive workforce.