Behavioral Health Specialist
On-siteConcord, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Provide strength-based support to individuals with mental health and substance use issues in residential, school, workplace, and community settings. Focus on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, and increased coping skills to assist clients in living independently. Facilitate relationships and serve as a link between individuals, families, guardians, and local agencies while minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence. Perform case management functions by linking and arranging for services and referrals, and support clients in developing daily living, socialization, and behavior management skills. Work closely with clinical staff to maintain communication and standardize procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Must meet the requirements of a Qualified Professional
- Bachelor's degree (in Human Services field) & 2+ years full-time experience with population served
- Bachelor's degree (Not Human Services field) & 4+ years full-time experience with population served
- Master's Degree or Higher & 1+ years full-time experience with population served
- License, Provisional License, Certificate, Registration, Permit issued by governing board regulating human service profession
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals
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