Behavioral Health Advocate

Job Description: Behavioral Health Advocate Non-Exempt Salary: $50,000/Year Scope of Position: The Behavioral Health Advocate (BHA) is responsible for the assessment and intervention of program participants who have identified behavioral health concerns as being a barrier to reaching their full potential. As a BHA, you will assist in providing brief therapeutic interventions and referring to long-term external supportive services when applicable. Essential Functions: Assess and build therapeutic relationships with participants to assist with client-centered interventions aimed at reducing barriers Provide holistic individualized supportive services to assist in client's professional and personal developmental needs and opportunities Provide individual coaching, psychoeducation, and facilitating groups when applicable Identify beneficial community resources for participants and coordinate external referrals when appropriate Uphold confidentiality standards with all client interactions, in accordance with your advanced degree and/or licensing board Maintain organized, confidential, and well documented participant case notes in accordance with program standards, and with ethical consideration for your licensure board Other opportunities as assigned Education and Experience Requirements: Master's degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Counseling Education or related field, with 2-3 years of clinical experience Firm grasp of ethical expectations and the ability to maintain ethical standards without onsite supervision Experience with counseling individuals and families Ability to prioritize tasks and great documentation skills Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment Customer service experience strongly preferred Knowledge of Microsoft Office Valid driver's license and automobile required EDS I is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our Mission Statement We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect. Why We Do What We Do At EDSI We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles We believe in seeing through other people's eyes We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow We believe in living our professional lives in service to others EDS I (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDSI is a National Best and Brightest® Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Educational Data Systems, Inc.