MYPAC Community Support Specialist

Company: Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
Location: Laurel
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking an energetic and motivated Community Support Specialist to work with youth and families in the PBMHR service area. Position is based in Laurel, MS and will provide services in Jones County.

The Community Support Specialist position plays an important role in providing individualized support and guidance to assist with daily challenges for youth in Jones County.

For 40 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our thirteen county service area includes Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jones, Lamar, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone and Wayne Counties.

We offer a competitive benefits package including company paid Life Insurance and LTD. Health/Dental/Vision, FSA and HSA, 403(b) retirement and other voluntary benefits are available along with a generous leave policy.
Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare required
Reliable transportation to provide community services required
Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required
Must have auto insurance with liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within 30 days of hire
Must be eligible to obtain DMH case management certification within 90 days of hire
Excellent communications skills required
Experience working with children and adolescents preferred
Case management experience preferred
Conducts wraparound meetings with family.
Provides advocacy, consultation and educational services to PBMHR consumers.
Provides outpatient social services linkage, emergency intervention and crisis intervention services.
Provides services for the family through home, school, or other community visits.
Documents all services provided through electronic medical records by using collaborative documentation.%15947139%

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