Behavioral Health Specialist - Assertive Community Treatment (Nebraska)

Heartland Family Service; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,800 - 51,616; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Family Service in Omaha, NE is seeking a qualified professional for the Assertive Community Treatment Team. This role focuses on client assessment, goal planning, and coordinated services to support individuals with serious mental illness in daily functioning.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Human Service, 3 years’ experience, a valid driver's license, and a collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human service field required.
• Three years in case management, vocational or skill development experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Client assessment of individual skills/interests and formulation of a plan for employment/education goals.
• Assist clients in developing skills in daily living, social and interpersonal relationships, and occupational capabilities.
• Provide support and consultation to team members and community partners.
• Maintain all contact documentation and comply with contract conditions.
• Provide problem solving and crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate services with other community agencies and resources.
• Provide service by helping clients manage their finances.
• Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to clients, volunteers, and visitors.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field

Job description

Overview

At Heartland Family Service, we are committed to building a culture that is trauma informed and values and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We believe this allows for better service delivery and innovation, as it encourages our employees to bring various experiences and uniqueness to the workplace.

Trauma Informed Care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. Trauma Informed Care also acknowledges the effects of working with trauma survivors on our workforce, and seeks to build collaborative and supportive working environments and relationships.

If you believe in our mission of creating healthy families and communities, and like a fast pace, collaborative and team oriented environment, then Heartland Family Service is the agency for you.

Summary Description Of Work

Professionals at this level have excellent communication skills with both client and community institutions. Specific project, program or office responsibilities may occur at this level. Decision-making, problem solving, and highly developed interpersonal skills are critical. This position functions as a fully integrated Team Member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team, which is a multi-disciplinary team, that assists individuals with a serious mental illness to minimize symptoms and the resulting impairment in daily functioning.

Compensation

Between $40,800 and $51,616 per year (salary is determined by total years of relevant experience).

Work Schedule

40 hours per week (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field.
• Three years in case management, vocational or skill development experience.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Client assessment of individual skills/interests and formulation of a plan for employment/education goals.
• Assist clients in developing skills in the areas of daily living, social and interpersonal relationships, and occupational capabilities.
• Provide support and consultation to team members and community partners.
• Maintain all contact documentation and comply with contract conditions.
• Provide problem solving and crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate services with other community agencies and resources.
• Provide service by helping clients manage their finances.
• Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele, volunteers, and visitors of the agency.
• Cooperates and collaborates with program area staff, volunteers, and other Agency staff.
• Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
• Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
• Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities including printed material and audio and/or visual media.
• Performs other program related duties as assigned.
• Create, maintain and share as appropriate a dynamic self-care plan.
• Strive to make connections between the agency and the larger community whenever possible in order to contribute to the agency’s ongoing fundraising and friend-raising efforts.
• Essential functions of this job are to be performed on company physical work site or designated workspace.
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