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Community Wellness Group
Family Support Specialist
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$34,756 / year median in Indiana
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary:
- Provides a wide range of case management, educational, solution focused and supportive services to clients with persistent mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Identifies effective strategies and emotional/behavioral interventions designed to help clients minimize their response to triggers; restore social skills needed to promote effective functioning in work, school, and home.
- Advocates for clients in the community and works with providers, family members, employers and landlords to assist client in establishing a support network and enhance personal and professional relationships.
Principle Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Works with clients to develop appropriate activities for daily living, including financial management and utilization of community resources. 2. With client's participation, implements individual treatment plans to support optimal functioning. 3. Participates in treatment planning meetings as required. 4. Ensures appropriate community referrals and follow up care. 5. Maintains accurate, complete and timely documentation of all services as required. 6. Assist with crisis stabilization and behavioral de-escalation as needed. 7. Participates in agency's quality management and utilization review. 8. Maintains knowledge of current trends/developments in the field by reviewing books, literature, and attending continuing education workshops. 9. Assist with other miscellaneous duties as assigned Admin Solutions, Inc 127 Quick Road New Carlisle, Ohio 45344 937.845.3628 www.adminsolutionsinc.comASI-CWG-10002
Education, Knowledge, Skills:
1. Education- High School Diploma or equivalent degree, training in either mental health or substance use disorder competencies. 2. Experience
- Basic mental health or substance use disorder and recovery skills 3.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$36,000.00- $39,000.