Job Description
There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health! Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.
Job Summary: The Recovery Navigators Project will address the current and growing need for mental health services in the communities we serve. This is ensured by achieving linkage, connection, and engagement for persons with mental health and substance use disorders who may become involved in the criminal justice process and court systems. The case manager will bring knowledge of the community referral base to the teams efforts in the community.
Are you ready to make a Difference? Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Is visible and available in court sessions, answering questions about services provided, access to services, and provides early triage along with clinician and team members.
- Assesses immediate needs and assists individuals in identifying appropriate resources for additional assistance for meeting those needs.
- Identifies social and community service agency options and makes appropriate recommendations.
- Works closely with the team therapist to manage a caseload of individuals in need of wraparound services.
- Works with the individuals and team therapist to formulate behavior health plans that are individually crafted and person-centered.
- Coordinates community follow up contacts with individuals post crisis.
- Attends staffing/case meetings with team members as required.
- Adheres to all documentation standards and requirements.
- Educates community partners programs and services available for individuals.
- Attends community events to educate and make local citizens aware of the services provided.
- 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.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,