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General Functions:

Serve as the Behavioral Health Department's benefits specialist and resource person in linking qualified individuals with public entitlement benefits, including Public Aid, Social Security, and insurance through Managed Care Organizations. Individuals served have a mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorder and a history of homelessness.

Specific Functions:

Disability Benefits:

Perform coordinated screening and assessment of the benefit needs of the person served. Utilize the SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, Recovery) model which dramatically expedites the

SSI/SSDI

application process and reduces the disability determination period for homeless persons with mental illnesses. Receive and complete training on SOAR. Provide monthly income documentation to SSA. Advocate for the person served with the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office as well as external sources. Develop a supportive relationship with persons served in order to assist with education and empowerment of the individual. Inform Coordinator and Associate Director about changes to the disability and benefits acquisition process to enure relevant communication across the department and agency.

Medicaid and Insurance:

Facilitate Medicaid eligibility determination and enrollment, as needed. Facilitate the spenddown waiver process for consumers on spenddowns. With guidance from the agency's Authorization and Insurance Specialist, serve as the liaison between the Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and consumers. Collaborate and maintain ongoing communication with case managers about Medicaid insurance changes/options to facilitate continuity of care. Inform Coordinator and Associate Director about changes to Medicaid and MCOs, as notified, to ensure relevant communication across the department and agency.

Mental Health:

Establish and maintain professional relationships with psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, case managers/workers, nursing staff, counselors, county agencies, community resources, consumers and families. Deliver mental health services, primarily case management, in accordance with DBHR Rule 140. Record the process and results of services within established timeframes and in sufficient detail to meet DBHR Rule 140 and/or other insurance billing requirements. Participate in monthly clinical supervision meetings, seek ongoing clinical supervision from supervisors, and participate in continuing education to maintain applicable licenses/certifications.

Agency:

Participate in all agency and department trainings, monthly department meetings, and any additionally recommended trainings or meetings as required by supervisor(s). Any other related duties as assigned by supervisor, Associate Director of Behavioral Health, and Director of Behavioral Health. Maintain ongoing compliance with all agency-related training and certification requirements. Respond per established procedures to all emergency situations including medical, behavioral, fire, severe weather, and other hazards. Operate agency or personal vehicle in accordance with established policies and procedures. Own, maintain, and use personal smartphone for company business in accordance with established policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Consistent with requirements for Mental Health Professional (bachelor's degree in related field or minimum of five years supervised experience in mental health/human services). Certification in SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) and/or other benefits acquisition programs strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the appropriate application of Trauma Informed Care modalities. Excellent interpersonal skills and good organizational skills. Experience in working with computers; knowledge of Windows environment preferred. Driving record and auto insurance coverage in accordance with agency policy. A post offer physical and criminal background check required. Reliable transportation required. EOE.

Pay:

$24.17 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Loan forgiveness Loan repayment program Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person