Mental Health Wellness Specialist

Mercy Haven, Inc.; Islip Terrace (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Haven, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Wellness Specialist in Islip Terrace, NY. The role involves providing support to individuals in crisis, facilitating access to community resources, and offering daily living skills training. Candidates should have a relevant educational background and experience in mental health services. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage of $21 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package including Medical

Company-paid Dental and Vision Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off policies

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Related Field preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience required.
• Experience with mental illness and valid driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate access to community services and support.
• Provide daily living skills training and medication management.
• Engage in recovery planning and maintain communication with staff.

Skills

Experience with people coping with mental illness

Community integration

Medication management

Life skills education

Education

Bachelor's in Related Field preferred

High School Diploma Or Equivalent

CASAC certification preferred

Job description

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Islip Terrace, NY, USA

$21 per hour

Bi-weekly pay schedule

Hourly

Full Time

Full Benefits Package including Medical, company-paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage as well as Vacation and Sick time.

Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven!

Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success.

We are looking to hire a skilled Wellness Specialist. This role is responsible for providing access to community resources, daily living skills training and support for those living in our supportive housing programs.

Position Responsibilities

Facilitate individual's linkage and access to services available the community. These include case management and clinical services, day programs, vocational opportunities, community integration, entitlements

Outreach to community services, agencies and other wellness providers to bring wellness to the individuals as needed.

Development of a comprehensive needs assessment.

Schedule meeting with individuals to develop skills and review progress.

Provide medication management and support for all individuals in program.

Engage in recovery planning through the use of Wellness and recovery initiatives.

Provide daily living skills training (e.g. medication monitoring, personal money management, community integration etc.)

Maintain communication with other program staff with regards to individuals plan of care

Provide life skills education and transportation surrounding individual's health and wellness goals

Attendance at supervision and staff meetings

Other duties as assigned

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Community Services Coordinator

Supervises: None

Position Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Field preferred

High School Diploma Or Equivalent And Relevant Experience Required

CASAC certification preferred

Experience with people coping with mental illness, MICA

Valid driver's license in good standing and access to reliable personal vehicle

Physical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 10-15 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally, drive agency vehicle

*Training will be completed Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm*

SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

PAY RATE: $21.00 hourly

LOCATION: Main Office in Islip Terrace, NY

Full Benefits Package including Medical, Company-Paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical plan.

Generous Paid Time Off policies, including vacation and sick time.

Agency paid Basic Life Insurance. Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance policies, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), 403(b) Retirement Savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) eligible after completed training

Learn more at mercyhaven.org!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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