Behavioral Health Specialist I

Job Description

Job Description

MISSION :

Our mission, grounded in traditional Native American culture, is to reduce health disparities by delivering high-quality comprehensive integrated healthcare and providing stable housing throughout the communities we serve. 

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for the safety of all clients and the facility, supporting clients towards their treatment goals, and reporting any required maintenance of the facility. 

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for the safety and security of clients in a residential treatment setting
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support and assist clients in the achievement of their individual service plan goals 
• Assist in maintaining a safe, recovery-oriented therapeutic environment 
• Provide intervention and support including listening, redirection, and guidance
• Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and boundaries
• Observe and accurately document assistance in the self-administration of medications for clients
• Document daily client activity in milieu progress notes
• Observe and document client head count in Bed Check log
• Document and submit incident reports in a timely manner
• Communicate verbal and written shift change reports 
• Assign and monitor client life skills and light housekeeping duties daily
• Facilitate psychoeducational and life skills groups as assigned by supervisor
• Transport clients to community appointments or outings in NAC agency vehicle as needed
• Accompany and support clients during community 12 Step meetings, recreational activities, and cultural community activities 
• Monitor and respond to video surveillance, ensuring safety for clients 
• Scan documents into individual client electronic medical records as needed
• Support and actively engage in practices of inclusion through Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)
• Attend and participate in regular clinical staffing meetings and clinical oversight 
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATIONAL/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :

• Tier I $39,520 – $43,680
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 1 -2 years of experience working with behavioral health or substance abuse clients preferred
• Tier II $$44,720 – $47,840
  • AA Degree OR
  • BHT Certification 
  • 2 -3 years of experience working with behavioral health or substance abuse clients
• Tier III $48,880 - $52,000
  • 3 or more years of employment with Native American Connections as a BHS
    • Will be assigned as Mentor for new BHS staff
    • Will lead/assist with new client orientation to facility
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• CPR/First Aid Certificate within 90 days of hire
• Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license
• MS Office proficiency
• Proficiency in learning Electronic Health Record

SKILLS REQUIREMENT :

• Negotiate stairs and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in working with the Native American population preferred
• Must demonstrate critical thinking, problem- solving and organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to work well with others in a team approach.
• Must understand the recovery process of the chemically dependent individual
• Bilingual- Spanish desired

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to sit, stand and walk with/without accommodations.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE : Preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians according to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, CFR 25 USC 472. Other than Indian Preference, Native American Connections, Inc. adheres to all provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: Native American Connections is a drug-free workplace with safety-sensitive jobs. Use of alcohol and legal or illegal drugs may impair and alter employees' judgement resulting in increased safety risks, workplace injuries, and faulty decision making. Reporting to work at NAC after use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or abuse of any other substance is absolutely prohibited.  

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT : 

This position is considered to be Non-Exempt and entitled to overtime pay for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per workweek for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.