Family Outreach Specialist

Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental plans

retirement account match

Job summary

Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Family Outreach Specialist to support children, adolescents and families. You will provide therapeutic behavioral supports, family services, and targeted case management in home, school or community settings.

You will join the Youth and Family Services Team, collaborating with clinicians, case managers, therapists and school/community partners, and you will participate in trainings, consultations and supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and families or in mental health settings recommended.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Availability for weekday evening hours.
• Effective communication and ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic behavioral supports, family support services, and targeted case management to children and families.
• Deliver services in home, school, or community settings.
• Collaborate with school staff, community supports, and internal team members; participate in trainings and supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services or equivalent

Job description

Family Outreach Specialist

Portsmouth, NH | Clinical | Full Time | CAFS

Job Description

If you like making a difference in your community and are passionate about working in a nonprofit organization Seacoast Mental Health Center is an excellent choice! Come join our amazing Youth and Family Services Team!

Key Responsibilities

This role within our Youth & Family Services Department will provide services to children, adolescents, and their families in our Portsmouth location. This role will provide therapeutic behavioral supports, family support services, and targeted case management to eligible children and their families. Services are delivered in the home, school, or community settings. Family Outreach Specialists work within a team model which includes clinical managers, case managers, therapists, psychiatrists and more. Family Outreach Specialists collaborate with external supports, such as school staff, community supports, DJJS/DCYF, and more. Family Outreach Specialists participate in trainings, consultations, and supervision.

Job Requirements

• Required minimum education of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services or an equivalent
• Experience working with children and families or in mental health or human service settings recommended
• Reliable transportation required, as community-based services include transporting youth
• Availability for weekday evening hours required
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal and external supports and work within a team model
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with youth and families

Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. offers a generous compensation package including paid time off, health and dental plans, retirement account match, etc.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value the diversity of our community.