Youth Crisis & Community Support Specialist

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources

Laurel (MS)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance and LTD

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403(b) plan

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Laurel, MS seeks a Community Support Specialist to work with children and adolescents in Jones County. The role focuses on providing individualized support to help youth face daily challenges.

Requires a Bachelor''s in behavioral healthcare, reliable transportation, and DMH case management certification readiness within 90 days. Strong communication skills and experience with youth are preferred. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor''s degree in behavioral healthcare required.
Reliable transportation to provide community services required.
Valid driver''s license with satisfactory driving record required.
Must be eligible to obtain DMH case management certification within 90 days of hire.
Excellent communications skills required.
Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides advocacy, consultation and educational services to PBMHR consumers.
Provides outpatient social services linkage, emergency intervention and crisis intervention services.
Provides services for the family through home, school, or other community visits.
Documents all services provided through electronic medical records by using collaborative documentation.