Mental Health Specialist - Mobile Residential Support Team

Full-time: Monday-Friday 9a-5p

Travel throughout Nassau/Western Suffolk

The Charles Evans Center (CEC) is a leading not-for-profit organization located in Nassau County. CEC serves adolescents and adults with addiction and behavioral health needs. We assist clients in achieving their highest level of independence and functioning with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional professionals who have a passion to create a meaningful impact in the lives of the amazing people we support.

The Mental Health Counselor will provide direct community support to the recipients on the Mobile Residential Support Team

In this position, you will:

• Ensure quality services are provided to each recipient through person-centered planning and maximize opportunities for integration within the community.

• Collaborate with MRS staff members to collectively address the needs of recipients on the team.

• Utilizes crisis intervention skills to ensure recipient’s safety in the community.

• Implement and document the delivery of all community support services which are designed to help recipients effectively manage psychiatric symptoms, live independently, and successfully in their community of choice.

• Establish mutually agreed upon support plan goals to enhance independent functioning in the community.

• Implementation of all person-centered behavioral support plans/strategies and documentation of recipient behaviors.

• Provide necessary assistance to recipients to promote the highest level of health, safety and independence.

• Evaluate and support recipients where necessary in learning how to perform daily living tasks including, but not limited to, apartment cleaning and household chores.

• Ensure that living environments meet the highest quality standard and utilize behavioral interventions as warranted.

• Maintain collaborative relationships with other CEC programs, as well as outside providers, to maximize service coordination and integration.

• Participate in on-call coverage.

We require:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience with mental health population required.

• Clean, valid New York State driver’s license.

• Must have transportation and be able to travel through Nassau and Suffolk County

We look forward to talking with you! An EOE m/f/d/v.