What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR position at Arizona Department of Economic Security?
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision : A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR
Job Location : Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
Address : 1789 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details : Salary : $73,000 to $77,000 Annually
Grade : 24
Closing Date : 11 / 15 / 2024 Job Summary :
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES' video. Come Join the DES Team!
Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services, seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Behavioral Health Coordinator with the Adult Protective Services Unit. DAAS supports at-risk Arizonans to meet their basic needs and to live safely, with dignity and independence. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Arizonans.
The Behavioral Health Coordinator will review cases in which clients are identified to have or may have behavioral health diagnoses at the request of Adult Protective Service (APS) investigators and leaders, provide guidance to investigators and supervisors on approaches to working with diagnosed and undiagnosed behavioral health conditions and provide guidance on working within the behavioral health network within Arizona. The Behavioral Health Coordinator will research and identify mental health trends in repeat clients as a result of unmet or untreated behavioral health needs and establish a comprehensive plan for working with them. This individual will also coordinate with mental health providers throughout the state to navigate and assess challenging situations and clients, as well as provide education around the role of APS.
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (1-5 days per month in the office / hoteling).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties :
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Review and provide consultations on cases in which clients are identified to have or may have behavioral health diagnoses.
- Coordinate with behavioral health providers / case managers, DDD support coordinators and other professionals regarding investigations involving clients who have complex behavioral health challenges.
- Identify the needs of APS clients to enhance program development and process improvements according to best mental health practices.
- Attend conferences, seminars, webinars and conduct independent research to learn about trends and new information in treating and working with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses.
- Coordinate with psychological providers to get evaluations completed when needed for the purposes of assessing vulnerability and / or guardianship filings.
- Testify at administrative hearings as needed
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Benefits :
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement :
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.
Contact Us :
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Cherece Johnson at 602-851-5683 or daashr@azdes.gov
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Cherece Johnson at 602-851-5683 or daashr@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Salary : $73,000 - $77,000
