Mental Health Associate

In this role, you will provide supportive services to individuals with mental illness. You will teach daily living skills and ensure safety and well-being for our clients. This position does not require any hours in the evening or the weekend.

Working in a community behavioral health organization means:

• You are connected to the pulse of the community!
• You address real issues affecting the community!
• You help create a difference!

You are part of the Solution!

Some of the perks and benefits our employees get to take advantage of include:

• No weekend work.
  1. We offer flexible 1st shift hours. Whether you are an early morning person or would like to start your shift a little later in the day, we offer this level of flexibility so you can properly balance work and life.

• Access to discounts through our partnership with LifeMart on major brands & essentials including home, auto, attractions, restaurants & more.
• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a health savings account option, as well as a company paid life insurance plan available on 61st day of full-time employment.
• 401(k) plan – can start contributing after 6 months; company will match after 12 months up to 3%.
• Paid time off includes both vacation and sick time after 90 days for full time staff. Unused time will roll over into the next year.
• Company paid liability insurance.
• Eligible for monthly documentation bonus.
• Strong commitment to professional growth and a long history of promotion from within. Average tenure of our employees is 7 years.
• Provide training opportunities through Relias Healthcare learning management system.
• Ongoing wellness program and initiatives to promote a healthy workforce for our employees.
• This position may be eligible for public service loan forgiveness programs. For further details, click here.
• Business casual work environment with an emphasis on team culture and collaboration.

Core Responsibilities:

• Regards adults with serious mental illness as persons with dignity and competence and engages them as full collaborators in service delivery.
• Monitors self-administration of prescribed medications by requiring client’s to sign required forms, documenting medication changes and completing medication refill forms.
• Coordinates provided support and treatment planning with CSP workers, significant others, family members and other medical professionals.
• Supports the mission and follows the procedures and policies of Solutions Community Counseling and Recovery Centers.
• Provides emotional support by interacting with clients face to face. Ensures progress by monitoring emotional and mental health, treatment plans and other items.
• Communicates with agency service providers, and other professionals by attending meetings and training sessions.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prefer a minimum of 3 months experience working in a similar environment.
• The ability to respond promptly to emergency or crisis situations.
• Understanding and compassion for both clients and family members.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow up in a timely manner.
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Adaptable to teaching various learning styles.

About the Company:

Solutions is a non-profit behavioral health organization that promotes wellness in mind, body and spirit through the provision of effective, affordable mental health and substance use services that promote recovery and overall health. We provide crisis services, outpatient counseling for mental health and alcohol/drug problems, psychiatric (pharmacological management) services, case management and other specialized services.

We take pride in being active in the community by participating in the National Association for Mental Illness annual walk. We also raise donations for local VA and homeless shelters throughout the year. To learn more about our mission and vision, visit: https://www.solutionsccrc.org/

Seniority Level: Entry level, non-exempt/hourly

Employment Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 1st shift, onsite

Industry: Behavioral Health

Job Function: Case Management Associate

Direct Reports: None