Behavioral Health Field Specialist

Gulf Coast Jewish Family And Community Services, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO 15 days

13 paid holidays

Healthcare Concierge

Financial Wellness

403b with 25% match

Supplementary Insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Gulf Coast JFCS seeks a Behavioral Health Field Specialist to support clinical services, home visits, assessments, and treatment planning across our behavioral health programs. The role involves engaging adults with mental health or substance use disorders, completing documentation, and providing caseload support including home visits and screenings.

A Bachelor's degree is required, with one year of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Gerontology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• One year of experience with Severe Mental Illness.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical services, home visits and treatment plan development.
• Provide group and individual counseling to clients in residential programs.
• Complete assessments and documentation, including progress notes.
• Transport clients to appointments and coordinate with Case Managers.
• Cover screenings, intakes, and admissions as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Gerontology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Master's degree in Psychology, Gerontology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

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We are offering a $ 1,000 sign-on bonus to new employees in the Behavioral Health Field Specialist position.

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Behavioral Health Field Specialist (BFHS) is a non-exempt position responsible for assisting with clinical services, home visits, group facilitation, assessments, and treatment plan development. The BHFS assists in linking, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and advocating for the adult behavioral health population.

• Assist across our behavioral health programs when vacancies occur or there is a need for additional support in a particular program.
• Engage adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders in various levels of care.
• Assist staff in providing written assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation.
• Provide caseload support, including completing home visits in the community.
• Provide coverage for screenings, intakes, and admissions into behavioral health programming.
• Provide group and individual counseling to clients in residential treatment facilities.
• Transport clients to doctors' appointments, moves, and other community events.
• Assist Case Managers in providing ongoing support to the primary caregiver(s) to provide a safe and secure home environment for the client(s).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $22.50 per hour, plus $1.00 shift differential for hours worked during overnights
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Gerontology, Counseling, Social Work, or related human services field, required
  • Master's degree in Psychology, Gerontology, Counseling, Social Work, or related human services field, preferred
• One (1) year of experience working with individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).
• Must have experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work across counties in the Suncoast Region (Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, on occasion- Hernando).
• Ability to work in various settings, including residential programs as well as field-based visits.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.