Part-time Family Support Worker

mentalhealthassociation; Tallahassee (FL, NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays/vacation/personal/sick

Job summary

The Mental Health Association is seeking a Part-time Family Support Worker for the Intensive Family Support Services program, based at our Newton office. The role focuses on providing supportive counseling, outreach, and group work to families dealing with mental illness.

Evening hours may be required, and a valid driver’s license is needed. Responsibilities include intake assessments, family education, and collaboration with other providers to support the family’s needs, with a focus on

Qualifications

• BA in behavioral health sciences (MA preferred).
• Minimum two years of clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Willingness to work evening hours and maintain flexibility.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessments of each family’s strengths and coping abilities.
• Provide information on biology, neurology and medications related to mental illness and substance use impact.
• Engage families in therapeutic relationships offering supportive counseling in-office, home, or community settings.
• Co-facilitate ongoing family support groups and design short-term specialized groups.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Evening hours

Driver's license

Education

BA in Behavioral Health Sciences

MA preferred in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

The Mental Health Association is seeking a Part-time Family Support Workerfor ourIntensive Family Support Servicesprogram,operating out ofour Newtonoffice. (IFSS) provides support for individuals who have an adult family member with mental illness. Caring for someone who has a mental illness may be physically and emotionally stressful, stigmatizing, and isolating.IFSS provides supportive counseling, family support groups, psychoeducational workshops, advocacy and linkage on behalf of family members.

Qualifications:

• BA in behavioral health sciences.MA in Social Work, Psychology or a similar advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant clinical experiencein a mental health setting and knowledge of family experience in relation to mental illness.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule as evening hours are sometimes required.
• A valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities:

• With an understanding of family dynamics and family systems theory,implements intake and assessments of each family’s strengths and coping abilities.
• Ability to provide current information on bio-neurological aspects of mental illnesses and medications used in treatment, and the impact of substance use related to mental illness.
• Knowledge of the diathesis stress model and the guiding principles of adult education and group work.
• Engage families into therapeutic relationships offering supportive counseling in the office, home, or at a designated community setting.
• Co-facilitate ongoing family support groups as well as assist in the design and co-facilitation of short-term specialized family support groups, i.e., sibling support or support for children of parents with mental illness, etc.
• Ability to effectively outreach and serve minority families with cultural sensitivity and cultural competence.
• Providefamilies with supportive telephone counseling and consultation
• Collaborate and consult with other treatment providers on behalf of the family’s needs. In addition, provide education to families on how to interface effectively with professionals in the mental health field.
• Designand providefamily respite services to help reduce caregiver stress
• With a knowledge of mental health resources in the county, handle telephone and walk-in requests for information and referrals
• Comply with all mandated documentation and in-service training.
• Statistical reporting plus other duties as assigned by the Senior Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Clinical Services

Hourly Base Range: $30-$34/hour

Reports to:Family Support Specialist/Coordinator

Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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