HCBS Mental Health Specialist

Sun Behavioral Health Group; Winnsboro (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Contact allowance

Growth opportunities

401(k) retirement plan with match

EEO principles

Job summary

Sun Behavioral- Louisiana is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to deliver psychosocial rehabilitation to children and adults in home, school, and community settings. The role focuses on improving mental health outcomes with dignity and respect within a supportive team.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field or a minor in specified areas, with age 21+ and HS diploma plus PSR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field as listed.
• Minor in Counseling, Social Work, Sociology or Psychology acceptable.
• 21+ years old with HS diploma and PSR experience prior to 2019.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) to children and adults in home, school and community settings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling/Social Work/Psychology/Sociology/Rehab Services/SpecEd/Early Childhood/Secondary Education/Family & Consumer Sciences/Criminal Justice/HD Growth & Development

Bachelor's degree with minor in Counseling/Social Work/Sociology/Psychology

Age 21+ with HS diploma and PSR experience since 2019

Job description

SUN Behavioral- Louisiana is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join our team in the Winnsboro area.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.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 DevelopmentOr bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a MINOR in Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or PsychologyOr 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 standingSUN Behavioral offers the following to ALL Mental Health Specialists:Competitive Compensation based on experience.Flexible SchedulingContact AllowanceOpportunity for growth and development401(K) Retirement plan plus matchEqual Employment OpportunitySun 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 ActApplicants 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.