Behavioral Health Advisor

Community Services Group - CSG; Mount Carmel (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay

Training Opportunities

401K Plans with employer match

Life Insurance

EAP

Tuition Assistance

Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Wellness Opportunities

Job summary

Community Services Group (CSG) seeks a Behavioral Health Advisor to support individuals with mental health diagnoses in living independently within the community, integrating recovery and resiliency principles. The role reports to the Residential Supervisor or Assistant Program Director and is part of the Adult Mental Health EPCH program.

The position offers a PRN/Zero Scheduled Hours arrangement with an hourly base rate of $19.50 plus a $1.00/night differential between 10 PM–6 AM, reflecting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of each individual's Treatment/Support/Recovery Plan.
• Assist individuals in managing symptoms of their mental illness and developing their own recovery plan.
• Help individuals develop skills needed for independent living in the community.
• Utilize community resources to promote integration, independence, and interdependence.
• Communicate with on-site team, family, involved agencies, and the community as needed.
• Assist individuals in arranging for medical care and follow health care recommendations.
• Prepare meals in accordance with dietary guidelines where regulations allow.
• Model behaviors and support team members through shadowing and training.
• Conduct fire drills and handle emergency situations during shifts.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

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

As a Behavioral Health Advisor, you will assist individuals with mental health diagnoses to live more independently and to adjust to life as an independent member of the community while integrating the philosophies of recovery and resiliency. The Behavioral Health Advisor participates in the individual's development of interdependence, self-directed care, individually created support systems and community involvement. Reports to Residential Supervisor or Assistant Program Director.

This position is part of our Adult Mental Health (MH) Services Enhanced Personal Care Homes (EPCH).

Schedule

• PRN/Zero Scheduled Hours: approximately 10-20 flexible hours per week.

Wage Information

Hourly Rate: Base rate $19.50/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

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 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.