PACT Community Support Specialist Case Management

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources

Gulfport (MS)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Long-term disability (LTD)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

HSA

403(b) plan

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Community Support Specialist to join the PACT Team. The role provides case management to adults with severe mental illness in the community, coordinating medication, therapy, housing and social supports.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some on-call duties. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare, reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and ability to obtain DMH

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare is required.
Must have reliable transportation to provide community services.
Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Must be able to obtain DMH case management certification within 60 days of hire.
Must have auto insurance liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

Assists with medication monitoring and system navigation.
Assists with outreach of program and case management.
Demonstrates knowledge of diagnosis, signs and symptoms of relapse, medication information, and knowledge of community resources to explore all alternatives to hospitalization.
Facilitates Person Centered Planning meetings.
Provides advocacy, consultation, and educational services.
Provides outpatient social services linkage, emergency intervention, and crisis intervention services.
Provides services to clients through home or community visits.