Behavioral Health Associate II

About This Role

This role involves assisting members in meeting their mental health goals, particularly in areas like medication management, housing, vocation, counseling, and advocacy. The Behavioral Health Associate will empower members towards recovery, independence, and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned members to identify and progress toward achievement of member chosen goals
• Empower members in meeting their goals; provide vocational support
• Assist staff and members in the development and implementation of activities, programming and groups
• Facilitate communication and cooperation among agencies
• Participate in client medication outreach; coordinate communication between doctor, client and pharmacy
• Educate community and other agencies
• Drive personal and/or agency vehicle on agency business including transportation of members to and from appointments and activities as well as field visits/medication outreach
• Provide prompt intervention in the event of a crisis
• Provide “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program
• Carry a caseload of clients depending on acuity of clients, program/contract requirements and referrals on record
• Maintain all client records and complete required documentation and data entry according to program standards including progress notes, activity reports, and logs
• Assist clients with accessing and maintaining appropriate housing
• Attend to the safety, health, and well being of members
• Provide after hours, “on-call” coverage on a rotational basis based on program needs