Behavioral Health Program Specialist - Adult Therapy Clinic

Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to support the Woodland Behavioral Health team in implementing community-based prevention programs for AI/AN communities.

Under Clinical Director guidance, you will promote engagement, deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive services, and collaborate with partners to reduce behavioral health disparities. This role emphasizes youth and family engagement and program coordination.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a human service-related field or 2 years of related experience/training, or equivalent.
• Experience with AI/AN communities or youth programs is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of community-based prevention programs with the team.
• Maintain participant contact to promote engagement and reduce barriers to care.
• Facilitate youth groups and cultural activities.
• Assist with outreach, awareness campaigns, and educational events on prevention and mental wellness.
• Document services in the electronic health record and tracking systems.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Community outreach

Youth and family engagement

Trauma-informed approach

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in human services

Bachelor's or Master's in behavioral health (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Behavioral Health (BH) Specialist serves as a member of the Woodland Behavioral Health team and works closely with the Program Coordinator to support the implementation of community-based prevention programs. Working collaboratively with the Program Coordinator, the BH Specialist helps strengthen engagement, expand prevention awareness, and promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed services that improve the health and well-being of American Indian/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Program Coordinator to implement prevention community-based programs.
• Maintain regular contact with program participants to promote engagement in services and reduce barriers to care.
• Facilitate youth groups using Project Venture curriculum. This will include cultural activities, wilderness activities, service learning and family engagement.
• Assist with community outreach activities, awareness campaigns, and educational events related to suicide prevention, violence prevention, substance use prevention, and mental wellness.
• Support the creation and distribution of program marketing materials, social media content, educational resources, and outreach materials.
• Facilitate community-based prevention education and groups across age groups.
• Assist with recruitment and engagement of program participants, including outreach to schools, universities, and community organizations.
• Document services in the electronic health record and maintain required tracking systems as required for services.
• Support data collection and reporting for behavioral health and grant-funded programs.
• Participate in team meetings, care coordination activities, and quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on program activities and events.
• Ensure program activities are implemented in accordance with grant requirements, organizational policies, and Project Venture fidelity standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum qualifications include possession of an associate degree in a human service-related field; and/or two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native Communities.
• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral health field, social work field preferred.
• Adventure-based or recreational program facilitator training.
• Experience working with youth and families.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to establish positive relationships with youth, families, and community partners.
• Ability to facilitate groups and engage participants from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

TRAVEL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record required.
• Ability to travel locally and periodically attend state and national grant-related training and conferences.

OTHER SIGNIFANT FACTORS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Work is performed in an office environment utilizing various office equipment including, but not limited to, a computer, copy machine, fax machine, and multi-line phone. Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone, by computer and in person. Ability to perform well in a fast-paced work environment.

This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. All positions at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center have the responsibility to carry out functions to maintain inspection and survey readiness, participate in Quality Improvement initiatives, as well as assist in and/or provide education for health promotion and disease prevention. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.