Qualified Health Home Specialist - BHH

Job Title: Qualified Health Home Specialist

Position Overview: As a Qualified Health Home Specialist within the Behavioral Health Home (BHH) Services, you will play a crucial role in supporting and assisting clients in reaching their health and wellness goals. With a focus on building trusting relationships and addressing barriers to care, you will serve as a coach, providing ongoing motivation, encouragement, and support. Your responsibilities will include health and wellness promotion, individual and family support services, care coordination, and facilitating access to community resources.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Client Support and Coaching:
• Interact regularly with clients, either in person or via phone, to establish trusting relationships and assist in goal setting.
• Help clients identify barriers to accessing care and develop strategies to overcome them.
• Provide ongoing motivation, encouragement, and positive feedback to clients as they make progress towards their health and wellness goals.
• Health Promotion and Care Coordination:
• Serve as the primary entity responsible for health and wellness promotion services within the BHH program.
• Assist the BHH Systems Navigator in coordinating care, serving as the secondary entity responsible for care coordination services.
• Meet with clients before and after appointments to help organize health concerns, review provider instructions, and ensure understanding and access to necessary resources.
• Individual and Family Support Services:
• Provide regular individual and family support services to address clients' overall needs and enhance their well-being.
• Offer guidance, education, and resources to empower clients and their families in self-management and decision-making.
• Transitional Care and Referral Services:
• Contribute to the provision of comprehensive transitional care services, facilitating smooth transitions between care settings.
• Assist clients in accessing community and social support services, coordinating referrals as needed to address their holistic needs.
• Wellness Initiatives:
• Conduct wellness groups and activities as appropriate, leveraging individual training and expertise to promote holistic health and well-being.
• Collaborate with the BHH team to develop and implement wellness initiatives tailored to the needs of the client population.

Qualifications:

• Community health worker as defined in M.S. 256B.0625 Subd. 49.
• Peer support specialist as defined in M.S. 256B.0615.
• Family peer support specialist (pending certification at DHS).
• Case management associate as defined in M.S. 245.462 Subd.4 (g) or M.S. 245.4871 Subd. 4 (j).
• Mental health rehabilitation worker as defined in M.S. 256B.0623 Subd. 5 (4).
• Experience working in a healthcare or social services setting, preferably in a role involving client support and coordination of care.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills, with a compassionate and client-centered approach.
• Knowledge of community resources, social support services, and health promotion strategies.

Additional Information:

• This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of clients by providing support, guidance, and encouragement on their journey towards improved health and well-being.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package available, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Qualified Health Home Specialists play a vital role within the BHH program, contributing to the delivery of holistic, client-centered care and promoting positive health outcomes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Client Support and Coaching: 2 years (Required)
• Mental health counseling: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55113

Salary : $23 - $27