Behavioral Health Associate I

Turning-Point-Community-Programs; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning-Point-Community-Programs in Rancho Cordova, CA, seeks a Direct Service Specialist to help members meet their goals and access community services. Under supervision, you will advocate for members in treatment areas and assist with housing, transportation, and medication outreach.

As part of the role, you will provide after-hours on-call coverage as needed, help with data entry and case management, and ensure safety and well-being of members in the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2+ years of direct mental health services experience preferred.
• Lived experience is a plus.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist members to identify and progress toward their personal goals.
• Empower members and provide vocational support.
• Assist staff and members in planning activities, programming, and groups.
• Coordinate communication between agencies and with doctors, clients, and pharmacies.
• Provide crisis support and on-call coverage as needed.
• Maintain client records and required documentation accurately.

Skills

Social Services - Teamwork

Mental Health Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Program Director or designee, this at-will direct service position is responsible for assisting members in meeting their expressed goals, while living in the community. The position is also responsible for advocating for members in all areas of treatment and helping them apply for and receive services, Additional support in areas of medication management, housing, vocation, counseling, and advocacy will be provided as needed. Involves providing after hours, "on-call" coverage on a rotational basis based on program needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Assists assigned members to identify and progress toward achievement of member chosen goals.
• Empowers members in meeting their goals; provide vocational support
• Assists staff and members in the development and implementation of activities, programming, and groups.
• Facilitates communication and cooperation among agencies.
• Participates in client medication outreach; coordinates communication between doctor, client, and pharmacy.
• Educates community and other agencies.
• Drives personal and/or agency vehicle on agency business including transportation of members to and from appointments and activities as well as field visits/medication outreach.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation; provides "on-the-spot" support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Carries a caseload of clients depending on acuity of clients, program/contract requirements and referrals on record; varies from program to program and contract to contract.
• Maintains all client records and completes required documentation and data entry according to program standards including progress notes, activity reports, and logs, etc.
• Assists clients with accessing and maintaining appropriate housing.
• Attends to the safety, health, and well-being of members.
• Is personally responsible and held accountable for work hours and time management as coordinated with Program Director or designee.

QUALIFICIATIONS

MINIMUM:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from high school or an accredited GED program and working less two (2) years full-time equivalent experience providing direct mental health services. Lived experience is a plus.

OPTIMUM:

Preferred qualifications involve working at least two (2) but less than four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience providing direct mental health services.

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Compensation: $21 to $22.73

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdaysfrom 2-4PM,
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Travel Required

As needed for client transport and program support

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Intermediate

Social Services - Teamwork Intermediate

Social Services - Providing Mental Health Sup Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 year: MINIMUM:A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from high school or an accredited GED program and working less two (2) years full-time equivalent experience providing direct mental health services. Lived experience is a plus.OPTIMUM:Preferred qualifications involve working at least two (2) but less than four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience providing direct mental health services.

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