Behavioral Health Specialist - Recovery Resid

Excitement abounds at Heritage Behavioral Health Center!

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on patient care - regardless of the position they hold.

Why join us?

• We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We are expanding our primary care, mental health and substance use services to individuals in Central Illinois and beyond and are looking for dedicated staff to meet the needs of our clientele.
• A new salary structure is now in place! Our salaries have been updated and are competitive at both the state and national levels with wonderful benefits.
• Full-time employees receive 56 paid days off during their 1^st year of employment (this includes every other Friday off PAID for your wellness needs). This increases to 61 days the 2^nd year and continues to increase with tenure.
• We have expanded our employee insurance benefit offerings and made them more affordable.

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff's needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

We are pleased to present the following position for your consideration:

Overview: Behavioral Health Specialist - Recovery Residential

These positions will join the Heritage's Recovery Residential Team to provide support, engagement, and linkage to various resources, to adults receiving treatment in our crisis residential unit, detoxification/withdrawal management unit, and residential rehabilitation substance use program. Heritage's Recovery Residential Programs are open 24 hours daily. Services will be provided at Heritage Behavioral Health Center, 151 North Main, Decatur, Illinois 62523. We offer a variety of full-time and part-time positions, all which will include rotating weekend hours. These positions work collaboratively with clients, community providers/organizations, and other Heritage staff.

Residential Shifts available include:

• 1^st shift; 7:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
• 2^nd shift; 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• 3^rd shift; 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Telephone and face-to-face contact with clients seeking mental health and substance use treatment via the crisis line;
• Provide support and individual interventions to clients experiencing depression, anxiety, mood instability, and/or psychosis in a supportive and caring manner;
• Providing support and individual interventions to clients who are experiencing withdrawal from alcohol or other substances;
• Providing support, structure, and a positive role model to individuals admitted to the crisis residential unit, detoxification/withdrawal management unit, or residential rehabilitation unit;
• Provide regular monitoring of client's admitted to residential programming including 15 minute or 30 minute rounds/documentation;
• Monitors the activities of clients reporting and documenting any changes in the behavior and/or changes in symptoms;
• Provide support and skill-building to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis;
• Provide support to individuals calling the crisis hotline by providing active listening, support, and referral and linkage when indicated;
• Participate in a team-based approach to providing treatment including collaboration with case managers, counselors nursing, clinical leaders, and other partners invested in the individual's recovery;
• Communicate and collaborate with providers to coordinate treatment including counselors, engagement staff, nursing, and clinical leaders;
• Accountable for maintaining a clean, safe, and well-maintained living environment;
• Attend all required supervisions and trainings required within the role and position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to engage individuals when they are asking for help and decrease barriers to accessing treatment;
• Knowledge of community resources and/or how to find those resources;
• Knowledge of case management techniques;
• Knowledge of community resources including psychiatric, substance use, medical, and/or other community services;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work in a team based environment;
• Strong customer service skills;
• Ability to navigate electronic health record;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work rotating schedule every other weekend
• Ability to meet people where they are at in their recovery, non-judgmental, and ability to build rapport quickly.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of 21 years of age;
• Candidates with experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use diagnoses is highly desired.
• CNAs, Medical Assistants (MA) and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are encouraged to apply.
• A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance coverage are required.

Salary Range: $37,440-$45,760 per year ($18.00 - $22.00 per hour) - dependent on education and experience

Heritage also offers the following with this position:

1. Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
2. WELLNESS days - 26 days per year (every other Friday off paid)
3. Paid holidays - 9 in 2024
4. Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
5. Employee Assistance Program
6. Continuing education opportunities
7. Tuition assistance program
8. Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
9. Retirement plans (401k and Roth)
10. Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. (The health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost.)
11. We are a National Health Service Corp site which gives staff access to the National Health Service Corp federal student loan forgiveness program (LCPC, LCSW, MD, APN, RN, CADC, LSW, and LPC individuals). For more information, visit www.hrsa.gov.