Paraprofessional

For those experiencing mental health concerns in their lives or the lives of their family members, Access MHA has been a source of hope and encouragement for over a decade. Our team of professionals understands the impact of mental health issues and has the skill, knowledge, experience, and genuine caring spirit to provide the help that is needed. We are an excited team of professionals; dedicated, heart-filled change makers with passion and customer focus. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of people each day, then we encourage you to apply today. Our team consists of Administrative professionals, Psychiatrist, RN, MHNP, Licensed Counselors and Social Workers and Behavioral Specialists.

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Behavioral Health Specialist Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Specialist provides support to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues in residential, school, workplace and community settings. Responsibilities include providing interventions and activities that are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community.

Excellent Benefits for Full-Time Staff

• Comprehensive Health/Wellness benefits program including medical, dental, vision,
• Competitive salary with compensation for mileage and documentation
• Company paid life insurance
• Leave Accrual for paid time off including vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free monthly clinical supervision

Required Education:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a human services field; less than two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated Mental Health/Dual Diagnosis/Substance Abuse experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional who has two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge and expertise pertinent psychosocial principles and family dynamic development.

Demonstrated ability to arrange and participate in community collaborative meetings with other agencies and stakeholders to implement comprehensive, integrated, strength based person-centered plans; identify and engage resources to provide problem resolution assistance.

Demonstrated ability to deliver activities in accordance with PCP to effect crisis planning, family education, life skills development, advocacy and monitoring of supports and services.

Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computers including database management and MS Office.

Travel Requirements: Travel is required to residential, school, workplace, and community settings. Must have transportation and valid GA drivers license and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage.

Essential Job Duties % of Time
1. Provide services and activities in accordance with an Individual Resiliency Plan (IRP) designed to meet the educational, vocational, residential, mental health treatment, financial, social and other needs of the recipient; provide ongoing revision of plan. 25%
2. Ensure delivered services and activities meet the goal of minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interferes with the clients daily living and personal development; Provide activities to support the client in the development of various skill building activities including: daily and community living, socialization and adaptation skills; development of leisure time interests and activities; symptom management; wellness and substance abuse education; employment readiness; behavior and anger management. 20%
3. Deliver services pertinent to the IRP and specified goals including arrangement, linkage, or integration of multiple services as they are needed or being received by the recipient, either between programs, within the area program, or from other outside agencies. 15%
4. Document services provided and progress against treatment plans and goals according to prescribed procedures. 15%
5. Provide feedback and information to the Supervisor pertaining to the recipients needs for case management services; inform the recipient about benefits, community resources, and services; assist the recipient in accessing benefits and services; arrange for the recipient to receive benefits and services; and monitor the provision of services. 10%
6. Participate in regular treatment team meetings to discuss clients; immediately report any concerns to the Supervisor as it pertains to the welfare of the client and/or services rendered. 10%
7. Miscellaneous Responsibilities
(performs other duties as assigned/required) 5%

Equal Employment Opportunity
Access Mental Health is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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