Community Support Specialist

Mental Health Resources, Inc. is looking for a responsible adult to work with mentally ill (SPMI) adults in Platte, Clay and Ray counties. Duties include assisting clients with medication, accompanying clients to various appointments and helping clients stay out of the hospital. Work hours are 8-5, M-F.

This position offers lots of flexibility; workers schedule their own appointments. Great for someone who can manage their time and does not require a lot of micro-managing.

Mental Health Resources, Inc. is a contract provider for Beacon Mental Health (formerly Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc.)

Responsibilities include:

• Provides community based services to assigned caseload, utilizing independent judgment and decision-making regarding appropriate treatment needed.
• Provides Crisis intervention to consumer’s experiencing a psychiatric or substance use related crisis and utilize clinical judgment in recommending appropriate treatment recommendations, including the need for hospitalization or residential treatment.
• Maintains ongoing contact with hospitalized clients including participation in staffing and discharge planning so that consumers can successfully reintegrate into their living environment.
• Completes progress notes in AVATAR within 72 hours of service provided which clearly reflect interventions provided and necessity of those interventions.
• Updates Person-Centered strengths based treatment plans reflecting consumer’s life goals and individualized choices.
• Problem solves issues related to housing and housing crisis, accessing community resources to assist with basic needs as well as emergency situations, advocate for consumers in regards to receiving proper health care, and assist consumers in resolving matters of significance.
• Provides stage- based interventions to consumers experiencing co-occurring conditions, and utilize motivational interviewing skills. Make referrals as needed to substance abuse counselor or substance abuse treatment provider and maintain communication in regards to treatment progression.
• Works in collaboration with Health Care Home team to provide assistance to clients regarding their overall physical health by using wellness coaching techniques.
• Provides active outreach to persons who may be reluctant to engage and begin to develop a working alliance towards understanding their individual concerns and needs.
• Completes risk assessments and Crisis plans and all other required paperwork in accordance with agency policy and guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and uses them effectively.
• Maintains required training and certifications.
• Maintains required agency productivity standards.
• Attends and participate in weekly team meetings and monthly all staff meetings.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.

Benefits:

401(K) Plan

Health Insurance (company pays 50% of employee only premium)

Vision

Dental

Life

Disability

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree in the Social Services field or 4 years prior related work- experience required.
• Active driver’s license and minimum state-required auto-insurance.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required

Experience Required:

• 4 years minimum work-related experience required if no degree.
• If degreed, 1 to 3 years prior work-related experience preferred.

Required Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of behavioral health diagnosis and symptoms.
2. General knowledge of community resources and/or the willingness to research as needed

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong crisis management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to use and troubleshoot basic business equipment.
• The ability to interact with a wide range of individuals.
• Strong ability to multi-task with a high level of accuracy and timeliness in project output.
• The ability to maintain a high level of client confidentiality.
• Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize tasks for optimum efficiency.

Pay Rate: $17.85 – $21 per hour; paid based on billable hours of service provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.85 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Riverside, MO 64150 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21