Crisis Respite Coordinator Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Tallo's Job Summary: The Crisis Respite Coordinator at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health supports individuals transitioning from state hospitals, incarceration, and/or homelessness by teaching coping and independent living skills. Responsibilities include completing housing support plans, connecting individuals to resources, and documenting sessions. The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of mental health experience, and a valid Georgia driver's license. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and loan forgiveness programs. Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company:
Highland Rivers Community Service Board
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Crisis Respite Coordinator 1.9 1.9 out of 5 stars 2650 Bentley Road SE, Marietta, GA 30067 There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health! Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

: The Crisis Respite Coordinator supports individuals transitioning from state hospitals, incarceration, and/or homelessness by teaching them coping skills and independent living skills that are necessary for recovery. The Crisis Respite Coordinator assists in completing a housing support plan, to include crisis resources and wellness tools, that will empower the individual served to live independently in the community of their choosing. The Crisis Respite Coordinator connects individuals served to needed resources, including the Needs for Supportive Housing survey. Are you ready to make a Difference?

Responsibilities :

Complete Weekly GRID updates and Continued Stay Criteria Docs sent to Utilization Management Complete CONNECTS and Tx Plans, crisis planning, housing support plans Transports INDs to program-related appointments as needed Assists INDs in applying for/obtaining vital records, food stamps, other necessary resources Submits referrals to appropriate services (SOAR, Supported employment, case management, MD appointments, etc) Assists IND in applying for housing voucher or permanent supportive housing when appropriate Review ECRA referrals and enter into ECRA Referral Spreadsheet ECRA Health and Safety Logs (For H&S Officer only) Document 3 face-to-face and/or over-the-phone sessions daily in ECR; including complaints, results of assessments, etc. (1 face-to-face contact for CRA) Maintain accurate and detailed participant records Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc. Retirement Plan with employer matching 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service 10 paid holidays 1 personal day Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties. Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Education:
High School Diploma License/Certifications:

Valid Georgia Driver’s license

Experience:

1 year working in mental health or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
License/Certifications:

Preference for

Certified Peer Specialists, Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation Practitioners, or Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists, Trauma Informed Care Experience:

At least 2 years working with individuals diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). Bilingual abilities a plus. Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age sex, religion, or disability. Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.

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