What are the responsibilities and job description for the Navigator - Behavioral Health for Justice Involved Individuals position at Bay State Community Services Inc?
Description
The Navigator explores treatment recovery options with enrollees, helps clarify goals and strategies, provides education and resources, and assists enrollees in accessing treatment and community supports.
What You Will Doing to Make a Difference...
- Closely collaborates with the enrollees to develop an individualized plan based on identified needs and goals
- Assist enrollees with care coordination and scheduling medical appointments
- Implement recovery oriented, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and strengthen-based rehabilitation practices.
- Driving is required
Bay State Community Services (BSCS) recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.
!!Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment!!
Important Health and Welfare Benefits
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
Requirements
Credentials/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field preferred (but not required)
- Experience navigating the local treatment and social services systems
- Experience working with individuals who are justice involved
- Trained in overdose prevention
- Knowledgeable about and respects all paths to recovery
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Contact Information:
recruitment@baystatecs.org
857-374-5669
