Community Behavioral Health Advocate

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a behavioral health clinician to provide community-based/in-home assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention for individuals with behavioral health concerns.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, documenting care, coordinating with crisis services, and supporting clients in managing symptoms and access to resources, while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED or Bachelor's degree in Counseling/Social Work/Education/related field.
• H.S. Diploma/GED requires documented clinical experience per IL Rule 140 (5+years).

Responsibilities

• Provides community-based/in-home behavioral health services for individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns that interfere with their ability to manage symptoms and impact functioning.
• Provides transportation to client as clinically appropriate.
• Completes assessment and treatment plan with client. Request consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention, completes safety plan with client, and follows up with client following crisis situation. Coordinates with Mobile Crisis Response and other crisis service teams when clinically appropriate.
• Provides individual and group services to include, but not limited to, monitoring of daily living activities, assistance maintaining benefits and entitlements, assistance with employment and education, support to manage symptoms, skills training, advocacy for client’s rights and preferences, assistance accessing resources, family support, coordination of services and care.
• Maintains records in accordance with organizational policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commercial Insurances.
• Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and client needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Delegation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Counseling / Social Work / Education or related field

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a behavioral health clinician to provide community-based/in-home assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention for individuals with behavioral health concerns.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, documenting care, coordinating with crisis services, and supporting clients in managing symptoms and access to resources, while upholding regulatory standards.