Allwel

The Behavioral Health Specialist will report to the Designated Clinical Supervisor.. Assist individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis (i.e., SUD or mental health) via appointment at the individuals’ home or in the community.. Helping the individual acquiring, retaining and improving skills such as communication, self-help, domestic, self-care, socialization, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment, relationship development, use of community resources and adaptive skills. (May consist of general adult educational services such as applying for and attending community college, university, or other college-level courses.). For staff who have lived experience, there is a $900 bonus after becoming a certified NYS PEER Support while employed with Allwel.

behavioral health specialist

Allwel - New York City - Behavioral Health Specialist (Nassau Co.) Reports To The Behavioral Health Specialist will report to the Designated Clinical Supervisor. Job Overview As a Behavior Health Specialist (BHS) you provide1:1 that are designed to assist individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis (i.e., SUD or mental health) in acquiring, retaining and improving skills such as communication, self-help, domestic, self-care, socialization, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment, relationship development, use of community resources and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings Responsibilities and Duties · Assist individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis (i.e., SUD or mental health) via appointment at the individuals’ home or in the community. · Helping the individual acquiring, retaining and improving skills such as communication, self-help, domestic, self-care, socialization, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment, relationship development, use of community resources and adaptive skills · Assist clients that want to start or return to school or formal training with a goal of achieving skills necessary to obtain employment. (May consist of general adult educational services such as applying for and attending community college, university, or other college-level courses.) · Teach concepts such as: work compliance, attendance, task completion, problem solving, and safety, and, if applicable, teach individuals how to identify obstacles to employment, and obtain paperwork necessary for employment applications · Assist the individual to locate a job or develop a job on behalf of the individual via the use of Individualized Placement and Support services. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences OR 1-3 years of experience in relevant experience · Must work at LEAST 5 hours a week. Pay Rate: $40.00 per Hour For staff who have lived experience, there is a $900 bonus after becoming a certified NYS PEER Support while employed with Allwel.

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