Mental Health Associate

Mental Health Associate Why Join Our Team: The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services. Benefits Generous Paid Vacation Time Sick Time 10 Paid holidays Insurance – Medical, Dental and Vision Tuition Reimbursement Paid Training Bereavement Leave Employee Referral Bonus Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan with Agency Match And so much more! Work Schedule Full time, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm (40 hours), with flexibility to meet program needs. A Day in the Life of a Mental Health Associate As a dedicated full-time Mental Health Associate you will be supporting adults and children with behavioral health needs in obtaining and/or maintaining their highest functional role in society through vocational, social, and emotional support and interventions. Responsibilities Engages with program participants directly within their community based settings (including home, work or school). Gathers information about participants related to their interests, skills, experience, needs and current supports through record review, interviews, observations, and any other means necessary. Creates and implements treatment plans for participants. Completes service authorizations for participants. Submits progress notes after each visit with participant, using the assigned software. Communicates with care managers, school personnel, guardians, and others as appropriate. Encourages and assists program participants in achieving their goals. Supports participants during volunteer, work assessments, and other program activities. Attends programmatic meetings, team meetings, and case reviews as necessary. Strives for an exemplary level of cultural competency. Exhibits patience and understanding in regards to a participants behavioral health and/or substance use disorder and the impact it may have on achieving goals. Qualifications Minimum 18 years of age. High School Diploma. Children: 2 years' experience in children's mental health, addiction, foster care, and/or a human services field. Adults: 1 - 3 years' of relevant working experience with individuals with substance abuse disorders or serious mental health or Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or in a related human services field. Must possess a current, valid New York State driver's license that meets the Agency driver standards. Vision and Core Values Come help us be the leading provider of innovative, quality support and services promoting independence, choice, and community integration. Our organization will promote excellence at every level through an environment of mutual respect and continued professional and personal development through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Innovation, Empowerment. Salary $17.58 - $18.60 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr The Arc Wayne