HCBS Mental Health Specialist

Sun Behavioral Health Group; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Contact Allowance

Opportunity for growth and development

401(K) Retirement plan plus match

Job summary

Sun Behavioral-Louisiana is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join our team in the Bastrop area. The role involves providing psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) to children and adults in home, school, and community settings.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a valid driver’s license. Flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a field related to mental health or human services.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Eligible to provide PSR in home, school, and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) to children and adults.
• Deliver services in home, school, and community environments.
• Collaborate with care teams to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Counseling

Social Work

Psychology

Sociology

Rehabilitation Services

Education

Driver's license

21+ years old

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling/social work/psychology/sociology/rehabilitation services/special education/early childhood education/secondary education/family & consumer sciences/criminal justice/human growth and development

Bachelor’s degree with a minor in counseling/social work/psychology

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: COGNITIVE - BASTROP - Bastrop, LA 71220

Position Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Variable

Sun Behavioral-Louisiana is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join our team in the Bastrop area.

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the lives of our patients and their communities through outcome-based, cost-effective mental health services delivered with dignity and respect. Our team strives to maintain a positive, enthusiastic environment aimed at helping individuals achieve their maximum potential.

Role Overview

A Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) to children and adults with mental or behavioral health needs for the purpose of improving an individual’s mental health or to treat illness. Services are provided in the home, school, and community setting.

Qualifications needed:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the field of: Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitation Services, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Criminal Justice, or Human Growth and Development
• Or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a MINOR in Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology
• Or Twenty -One years of age or older (as of 1/1/2022), have a HS diploma or equivalent AND have been continuously employed by a licensed/accredited agency providing PSR services since prior to 1/1/2019.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

SUN Behavioral offers the following to ALL Mental Health Specialists:

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Compensation based on experience.
• Flexible Scheduling
• Contact Allowance
• Opportunity for growth and development
• 401(K) Retirement plan plus match

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sun Behavioral-Louisiana is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.