Older Adult Mental Health Specialist

Position Summary The Older Adult Mental Health Specialist provides case management, care coordination, education, outreach, and program support to adults age 60+ experiencing mental health and age-related challenges. The Specialist connects older adults, caregivers, healthcare providers, and community organizations to promote recovery, independence, healthy aging, and quality of life. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Case Management & Care Coordination Provide case management, assessments, individualized care planning, advocacy, and resource coordination. Connect clients with mental health and medical care, housing, financial assistance, transportation, home health, nutrition, and social services. Respond to referrals and assist with behavioral health crises and treatment coordination. Collaborate with clients, families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and community partners. Educate clients and caregivers about mental health, treatment, coping strategies, and community resources. Community Outreach & Education Build partnerships with senior centers, senior living communities, healthcare providers, and other organizations serving older adults. Develop and present evidence-based education on behavioral health, healthy aging, grief, depression, caregiver wellness, and related topics. Facilitate support groups, community classes, workshops, wellness events, and outreach activities. Represent the agency at community meetings, coalitions, and networking events. Promote Older Adult Programming through newsletters, flyers, email, social media, and other communications. Program & Administrative Responsibilities Track program activities and outcomes and assist with grant reporting and funding efforts. Promo the annual Older Adult and Caregivers Conference and other special events. Complete required documentation and maintain compliance with agency, funding, and regulatory standards. Maintain knowledge of Missouri Adult Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporting requirements. Maintain required certifications, training, licensure (if applicable), driver's license, transportation, and insurance. Meet productivity and performance expectations and perform other assigned duties. Minimum Qualifications Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Gerontology, or a related field required; master's degree preferred. Equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required auto insurance. CPR/First Aid certification required. Experience 1-3 years of experience in behavioral health, case management, community outreach, education, or related services, preferably with older adults or caregivers. Experience facilitating presentations, educational programs, or support groups preferred. Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of behavioral health, aging services, community resources, public benefits, and the needs of older adults and caregivers. Understanding of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care. Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, organization, and time-management skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships, solve problems, manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn electronic health record systems. Ability to work independently and effectively within an interdisciplinary team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beacon mental health