What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Specialist position at Abacus?
REQ : 40126 Behavioral Specialist l
Assist with the planning, development, implementation and scheduling of direct services in a mental health / human services program; and provide assessment, goal development, instruction, supervision and support, including service coordination, to individuals with disabilities.
Representative Work Functions and Responsibilities
- Assist with service planning and implementing of skill building and support programs for individuals with disabilities in community and program settings. May carry caseload of lower level cases under the direct supervision of a Clinician.
- Provide services in accordance with the assessed needs of the clients outlined on the plans; routinely contact families and other providers of clients to coordinate support of the individuals to ensure the consistent implementation of a service plan; assist with providing individual and group training to improve skills; and review adequacy of chart documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable standards, coordinate health services as required and provide assistance in the self-administration of medications.
- Work as a member of the treatment team to ensure the success of individuals in all community settings. Complete client instructional data forms to comply with applicable standards; and observe all applicable regulations to ensure compliance with all health and safety standards.
- Attend all scheduled clinical staffing, integrated treatment team meetings, and / or weekly planning sessions with supervisor to evaluate and revise training strategies or client treatment objectives to improve the independent functioning of clients as required.
- Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on current workloads and department needs.
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