Community-Based Behavioral Health Specialist

Prairieridge; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing training

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare seeks a dedicated ACT Team member to deliver community-based psychiatric treatment and support in the Mason City area. The role involves implementing integrated plans, coordinating services, and advocating for clients in collaboration with the treatment team.

You will conduct needs assessments, provide direct home-based care, and assist with crisis planning, discharge planning, and confidentiality compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, sociology, psychology or education or related field.
• Two years of experience providing community-based rehabilitation, behavioral health, or related human services; preferred.
• Demonstrated decision making skills and competencies to work with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Familiarity with psychotropic medications and their side effects.
• Experience in problem-solving and using discretion in crisis mediation situations.
• Valid vehicle operator license, proof of liability insurance and ability to drive for organization business.

Responsibilities

• Develop an Integrated Treatment Team Plan (ITTP) and facilitate implementation of the Individual Program Goals.
• Conduct needs assessments and provide direct, face-to-face, community-based services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in their homes and other community settings.
• Arrange for and physically transport clients as needed to facilitate treatment plan goals and access to services.
• Develop crisis plans; assess and respond to psychiatric crises, including individuals experiencing acute symptoms or instability; and develop appropriate plans of action with the client and treatment team.
• Monitor client progress in the services received and facilitate updating the individual service goals.
• Coordinate treatment activities and services with the Treatment Team, participate in the on-call rotation, and respond to urgent patient needs as required.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of services, assessments, client progress, and other required information.
• Advocate for the client with other service providers and assist with coordination of resources.
• Develop and coordinate discharge planning with the client and treatment team.
• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect while maintaining agency standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and objectivity.
• Maintain all HIPAA and 42 CFR confidentiality requirements and regulations as outlined in CARF policies and procedures.
• Comply with agency policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis mediation

Discretion

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, sociology, psychology or education or related field

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare seeks a dedicated ACT Team member to deliver community-based psychiatric treatment and support in the Mason City area. The role involves implementing integrated plans, coordinating services, and advocating for clients in collaboration with the treatment team.

You will conduct needs assessments, provide direct home-based care, and assist with crisis planning, discharge planning, and confidentiality compliance.