Behavioral Health Advisor

Behavioral Health Advisor

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We're looking for empathetic and patient people, strong communicators, and reliable and enthusiastic team players! If you thrive in a supportive environment and enjoy working with people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Behavioral Health Advisor at CSG, you have the opportunity to assist adults with mental health diagnoses to live more independently and to adjust to life as an independent member of their community while integrating the philosophies of recovery and resiliency. This position is part of our Adult Mental Health (MH) Services' Residential Programs in Steelton and Highspire, PA. These programs are designed to support adults with serious mental illness to live successfully in their home communities. In these programs you provide skill-building rehabilitation. Our shifts are primarily afternoons, evenings, and weekends, offering flexibility and the chance to be there when our clients need it most. Current openings include:

• Highspire PT BHA (16 hrs) | 11am - 7pm | Sat & Sun
• PT BHA (30 hrs) | 10pm - 8am | Thu, Fri & Sat

Wage Information:

Base rate $20.50/hr. Education and experience is taken into account for potential higher starting rates. Plus an awake overnight $1.00/hr. shift differential for hours worked between 10 PM to 6 AM.

Job Description:

• Participate in the development and implementation of each individual's Treatment/Support/Recovery Plan.
• Assist individuals where applicable in the management of the symptoms of their mental illness and establishing their own recovery plan.
• Assist individuals in the development of appropriate skill building necessary for living independently in the community.
• Utilize community resources to promote community integration, independence, and interdependence.
• Communicates and cooperates with on-site team, individual's family, involved agencies, and the community in providing relevant information when needed and applicable.
• Provides support and assistance to individuals in arranging for medical care when responsible to do so and follows health care recommendations.
• Prepare meals, including individuals where regulations allow and encourage individuals to adhere to dietary guidelines.
• Models for team members and supports them in shadowing and training during task completion.
• Conducts fire drills, manages emergency situations during assigned work shifts, and provides coverage in emergency situations.
• Assists individuals in monitoring and/or administering medications.
• Be willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care; safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Have a commitment to promote cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Qualifications:

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency and related personal, professional, or educational experience; OR
• Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field.

Additional requirements include:

• A valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
• Able to work flexible hours.

Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Workforce Diversity.