Skills Specialist CCBHC

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Centerstone is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Skills Specialist to join our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality behavioral health services to individuals, families, and groups, focusing on promoting mental health, wellness, and recovery.

A Skills Specialist teaches, guides, instructs and supports persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders to address barriers in any life domain, associated with their recovery. Identifies and meets the client where they are and coaches them to success. Teaches skills such as: self-advocacy, negotiation, problem solving, goal setting, symptom management, recovery capital, daily living (i.e. housekeeping, cooking, cleaning, and parenting), communication, coping, financial/budgeting and money management, benefits management, vocational, identifying triggers to prevent relapse, community integration, and social/recreation/leisure skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates client status with interdisciplinary team and referral sources.
• Participate in team meetings for the discussion formulation of the treatment plan.
• Complete clinical documentation that is accurate, meets organizational standards in composition and content, and is adequate for communication about client's treatment and progress.
• Completes authorizations paperwork for clients including ASAMs, Care Plans, CANS/ANSA's and all documentation/assessments necessary for treatment specific to the program.
• Complete clinical documentation within 24 hours of the service provided.
• Uses structured, standardized interventions and resources for teaching to assist clients in overcoming barriers to recovery.
• Provides individual and/or group interventions in the home, community or office setting.
• Works within various community systems to collaborate on behalf of, and with, the client. Includes the criminal justice system, the child welfare system, hospital/medical systems, educational, etc.
• Assesses and updates person-centered plan with the client and collaterals and monitors progress of the plan. Ensures client's clinical record is maintained and up to date at all times. Clinical documentation is accurate, meets organizations standards in composition and content, and is adequate for communication about client's treatment and progress.
• Submits reports to referral sources on clients participation and progress in treatment, where authorized

• Understands how the job functions within the overall Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) model.

• Perform all required job duties and responsibilities in accordance to CCBHC Standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Customer service skills.
• Time management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level

Bachelor's level preferred, Associate's degree or Two years of experience or two years of college coursework in related field may be substituted for degree requirement.

Years of Experience
Minimum of two years professional experience working directly with adults or youth and families in a child welfare, school, childcare, criminal justice behavioral health or related setting preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Obtain and maintain CANS/ANSA Certification

Time Type:

Pay Range:

$19.80--$25.65

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.

Our approach to diversity is simple-it's about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.