Behavioral Health Specialist

Behavioral Health Specialist, Full time, Day Shift, Walworth/Racine County, WI 

Community Care is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist for our rewarding opportunity to join our Behavioral Health Department who enjoys team enjoys team collaboration, being part of a mission driven organization and who shares our mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This is a full-time hybrid opportunity based out of our Walworth (Elkhorn) office serving Walworth and Racine County. 

Behavioral Health Specialist Job Responsibilities:

• Teams Resource - Consultation
  Conducts comprehensive Behavioral Health assessments, makes recommendations, provides technical assistance and assists the IDT staff in monitoring member outcomes. Completes member assessments, and recommends positive supports and interventions. Educates and trains IDT staff members in care provision for complex members. Technical assistance is also provided to IDT staff when restrictive measures, waiver applications and/or other rights limitations/denials are part of a member’s plan.

• Treatment Coordination
  Assists IDT staff with coordinating inpatient psychiatric treatment, discharge planning, member transitions and relocations, contracted provider care, evaluation of provider care, and assessments and planning for members admitted to IMDs and State Centers. Assists the IDT staff in developing less restrictive member plans and moving towards member rights restoration.

• Monitoring BH Utilization and Quality - Coordinator
  Meets regularly with the Behavioral Health Manager to review complex cases, develop and refine policies and procedures, and monitor utilization of psychiatric/mental health and related specialized services. Completes documentation as required. Provides written reports as requested.

Behavioral Health Specialist Job Requirements:

Education:  Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling required

Experience:

REQUIRED: A minimum of 3 years of experience in providing behavioral health services. For example, provision of BH case management or BH service coordination; or provision of individual psychotherapy/counseling.       

PREFERRED: Behavioral Health/Mental Health/Substance Use Disorders experience, including provision of case management services to older adults and adults who are physically and developmentally disabled preferred. Experience in development of behavior support plans for older adults and adults living with physical and/or developmental disabilities preferred. Experience in BH consultation/teaching preferred.

Certifications/Licensures Preferred: 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): Preferred.

Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor in Training (LPC-IT):  Preferred.

Behavioral Health Specialist Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• 8:00AM – 4:30PM

About Community Care

Community Care is a local nonprofit with more than 40 years of experience helping older adults and adults with disabilities live as independently as possible within the community. We coordinate and deliver a full range of supportive services that help more than 13,000 Wisconsin residents live safely, confidently, and with dignity. We are Wisconsin-based with local offices supporting each of the 23 counties we serve Our dedicated team works with members to develop care plans to meet their health and social needs Together with our community partners, we’re committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that empowers members to live a healthy and independent lifestyle.

Compensation and Benefits:

Our employees make a real difference in people’s lives every day. That is why we are proud to offer a compensation package that includes:

• Generous, paid time off
• Competitive pay and benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• Flexible benefits plan
• Employee referral program
• Coworkers care program
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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