Purchasing Agent

Under the direction of the Emergency Mobile Respite Clinical Specialist, the Emergency Mobile Respite Case Worker will provide “wrap around services” to clients who require intensive short term care coordination to allow them to maintain community tenure. Responsible for facilitation and participating in individual treatment planning including supporting the client in gaining resources and supports in order to successfully maintain themselves in the community.

Provides active efforts to engage clients referred through Emergency Services Program:

• Meets with clients in the Emergency Department in order to provide support for diversionary activities
• Provides direct contact with individual on regular basis commensurate with the individual’s needs
• Works with the individual’s team to create and implement a treatment plan that addresses the individual’s needs
• Supports clients to address needs and access resources including; housing, transportation, money management, utilizing of community resources, medical resources, outpatient support, entitlements, employment, and other natural supports
• Refers individuals to longer term supports as needed
• Transports individuals as appropriate
• Provides intensive short-term support to help stabilize behavior
• Utilizes EBP in order to engage clients that are pre-contemplative
• Provides individual and family education
• Facilitates communication between PCC, medical providers, and behavioral health providers
• Participates in case conferences, family consultations, and liaison functions

Required Skills

• BA degree in psychology or related field preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Computer proficiency
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle to provide transportation of consumers

Required Experience

• Previous experience working with Behavioral Health populations strongly preferred
• Experience in community social services strongly preferred

Aspire Health Alliance is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health Alliance strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.

Qualifications:

• BA degree in psychology or related field preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Computer proficiency
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle to provide transportation of consumers