Behavioral Health Associate

What You Will Do

Assists with the development of the social work assessment of patients/families
Assists in the development of a social work treatment plan and goals with emphasis on symptom management and psychiatric rehabilitation
Provides ongoing social work services and/or collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies
Provides advocacy and assistance in obtaining entitlements and community services to patients, families and other caregivers
Assists clients with understanding their mental illness by providing psycho education and assistance with symptom management
Assists staff, patients, families and other caregivers to understand third party reimbursement, entitlements and community resources
Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to VNS Health policy
Performs established workflow procedures
Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Health goals
Acts as liaison with other community agencies
Participates in related VNS Home Care activities, e.g., utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc.
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth

Qualifications
Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related human services field required

Work Experience:

Minimum one year of social work experience in a mental health or social service setting required