Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Title

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient.

Who We Are Looking For

Mission-Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health's mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You're a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

What We Offer

• Excellent Health and Dental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.
• Up to 11 Paid Holidays
• Retirement program through Mutual of America
• Additional supplemental insurance programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

What You Will Be Doing (Essential Duties)

This position is responsible for building trusting relationships with clients and connect those clients to care, eliminating barriers and advocating for system changes with a focus on the social determinants of health. This position will provide preventative community outreach and support clients experiencing behavioral health crisis in various community settings.

• Build trusting relationships with clients and connect those clients to care.
• Eliminating barriers and advocate for systemic changes.
• Assist clients in the community and/or clinic setting.
• Communicate to clients the purposes of a particular program/service and the impact it may have on their wellbeing.
• Help clients identify the socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and work to develop health/social management plans and goals accordingly.
• Document all client encounters and contacts made on clients' behalf.
• Complete monthly reports.
• Coach clients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care.
• Assist clients in understanding care plans and instructions.
• Motivate clients to be active and engaged participants in their health and overall wellbeing.
• Support clients in accessing health-related services (e.g., obtaining and using a medical home, overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and/or social services).
• Provide support and advocacy during initial medical visits and as needed to ensure clients' medical needs met and required referrals are made.
• Follow up with both clients and providers regarding health/social services plans.
• Facilitate communication and coordinate services between providers and clients.
• Coordinate and monitor services, including comprehensive tracking of clients' compliance in relation to care plan objectives.
• Travel to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations.

Other Duties:

• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
• Attend trainings and meetings as assigned.
• Adhere to safety policies including participation in fire/disaster drills.

What We Expect Of You

• Certified as a Community Health Worker or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred
• Advocacy and capacity building experience
• Facilitation and Motivational Interviewing experience

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

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