Behavioral Health Specialist at Newport Mental Health – MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER…

• Excellent Health and Dental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.
• Up to 11 Paid Holidays
• Retirement program through Mutual of America
• Additional supplemental insurance programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

This position is responsible for building trusting relationships with clients and connect those clients to care, eliminating barriers and advocating for system changes with a focus on the social determinants of health. This position will provide preventative community outreach and support clients experiencing behavioral health crisis in various community settings.

Essential Duties:

• Build trusting relationships with clients and connect those clients to care.
• Eliminating barriers and advocate for systemic changes.
• Assist clients in the community and/or clinic setting.
• Communicate to clients the purposes of a particular program/service and the impact it may have on their wellbeing.
• Help clients identify the socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and work to develop health/social management plans and goals accordingly.
• Document all client encounters and contacts made on clients’ behalf.
• Complete monthly reports.
• Coach clients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care.
• Assist clients in understanding care plans and instructions.
• Motivate clients to be active and engaged participants in their health and overall wellbeing.
• Support clients in accessing health-related services (e.g., obtaining and using a medical home, overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and/or social services).
• Provide support and advocacy during initial medical visits and as needed to ensure clients' medical needs met and required referrals are made.
• Follow up with both clients and providers regarding health/social services plans.
• Facilitate communication and coordinate services between providers and clients.
• Coordinate and monitor services, including comprehensive tracking of clients' compliance in relation to care plan objectives.
• Travel to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations.

Other Duties:

• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
• Attend trainings and meetings as assigned.
• Adhere to safety policies including participation in fire/disaster drills.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

• Certified as a Community Health Worker or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred
• Advocacy and capacity building experience
• Facilitation and Motivational Interviewing experience

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel: 401-846-1213