BHH Specialist: Behavioral Health Home - 7002

BHH Specialist: Behavioral Health Home - 7002 Job Category: Direct Care Requisition Number: BHHSP007002 Posted : August 6, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Manchester, CT 06040, USA Description Recognized as a Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years! Your career can mean different things in different workplaces. Your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters. JOB TITLE: BHH Specialist EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 40 hours/week SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday- Friday 8AM-4:30PM or 8:30AM-5PM PROGRAM/LOCATION: Behavioral Health Home (BHH), Manchester, CT

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM : Behavio ral Health Home (BHH) Behavioral Health Home is a highly impactful, integrated care model serving clients with chronic physical and mental health needs. As Connecticut's largest BHH, we coordinate care across systems, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support for both body and mind. Make a real impact by helping adults with complex medical and mental health needs thrive through integrated care that focuses on treating the whole person. Join a passionate team where every connection you make transforms lives—and your career. Program Highlights: Whole-Person Care Focus: Mental health, chronic physical conditions, nutrition, fitness, and wellness groups led by health coaches and personal trainers. Professional Growth : Excellent learning opportunity; ideal launching pad into a long-term career in integrated care. Supportive Environment : Staff find the work meaningful and enjoy the chance to build long-term relationships with their clients. Flexible Work Style : Remote day potential and collaborative, learning-oriented atmosphere. Utilize a company vehicle to visit clients in the community or take advantage of our mileage reimbursement program. Unique Experience : Work with diverse populations while gaining exposure to one of Connecticut’s leading BHH models. Duties & Responsibilities BHH specialists provide Care Coordination Health Promotion Patient and Family Support Referral to Community Support Services Collaborates with BHH Primary nurse care manager and other BHH team members to provide improved medical and behavioral health care coordination and outcomes for BHH enrollees. Works to reduce health care disparities whenever possible Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served. Assists in obtaining access to medical and wellness services including tobacco cessation intervention services, benefits, housing, treatment, legal services, medical services, education and employment, as needed. Assisting with money management and other activities of daily living Assisting patients with accessing necessary health care including transportation May provide client transportation as needed. Provides high level of collaboration with medical providers to ensure medical follow up including PCP & specialist visits, labs, test and procedures to manage chronic health conditions. Participates in hospital discharge process to promote highly coordinated care transitions for behavioral health and or medical admissions. Provides wellness and health-promoting lifestyle interventions such as, but not limited to nutritional counseling, smoking prevention and cessation, obesity reduction, increasing physical activity. Provides crisis intervention and support as clinically indicated. Works as liaison between agency and state and private hospitals, other community-based services, family members and significant others. Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards. Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training and other meetings as assigned. Additional duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Education: BA in human services required. Experience: Two years experience in mental health setting. Experience working with primary care providers preferred. Bilingual candidates strongly preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver's license. CPR/First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire. Why Join CHR? Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities! Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto! Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs , including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more! And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility) COMPENSATION* $19.28/hour min-$25.4421/hour max *Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked) CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better in Human Services. Experience Required 2 years: Two years experience in mental health setting Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr (CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.