Engagement Specialist

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Health Resources is seeking an Engagement Specialist to provide information/referral and resource coordination for adults and children in Gulfport, MS. The role focuses on helping beneficiaries maintain their highest possible level of independent functioning and monitors service plans to ensure tasks are completed.

Requirements include a Master's degree in behavioral health, eligibility for a DMH Therapist Certification, a valid driver's license with a satisfactory record, and a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health field required
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Personal vehicle required to provide services in the community
• Must have a professional clinical license or be eligible for a DMH Therapist Certification

Responsibilities

• Behavioral health care experience preferred (but not a must)
• Provides information/referral and resource coordination for individuals and/or collaterals
• Provides services that are directed toward helping the beneficiary maintain his/her highest possible level of independent functioning
• Monitors the individual service plan and ensures team members complete tasks assigned
• Ensures that follow up and follow through occur as needed
• Facilitates pre-cert application process, monitors progress of applications, and educates and involves clients regarding approvals, denials, and appeals

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health field

Job description

Summary

Pine Belt Mental Health Resources is now hiring for an Engagement Specialist to provide services to both adult and children in an office setting in Gulfport, MS. The Engagement Specialist will provide information/referral and resource coordination for individuals and/or his/her collaterals. Provides services that are directed towards helping the beneficiary maintain his/her highest possible level of independent functioning. Monitors the individual service plan and ensures team members complete tasks assigned. Ensures that follow up and follow through occur as needed. Engagement Specialist duties may be assigned in addition to other job duties as needed.

County: Harrison
City: Gulfport
FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time
Education: Master's Degree

About Pine Belt Mental Health Resources

For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen county service area includes Amite, Franklin, Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall, Wayne Counties.

Requirements

• Master's degree in behavioral health field required
• Must have a professional clinical license or be eligible for a DMH Therapist Certification
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Personal vehicle required to provide services in the community

Responsibilities

• Behavioral health care experience preferred (but not a must)
• Provides information/referral and resource coordination for individuals and/or his/her collaterals.
• Provides services that are directed toward helping the beneficiary maintain his/her highest possible level of independent functioning.
• Monitors the individual service plan and ensures team members complete tasks assigned.
• Ensures that follow up and follow through occur as needed.
• Facilitates pre-cert application process, monitors progress of applications, and educates and involves clients regarding approvals, denials, and appeals.