Youth Emergency Room Enhancement ERE Liaison Job

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POSITION PURPOSE
Responsible for engaging youth and their families into services, assisting them in accessing needed services and resources to achieve and maintain health and recovery.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB SPECIFIC
Provide individual assistance to consumers in accessing needed mental health and medical services
Provide individuals assistance to consumers in accessing a variety of public services including financial and housing, including assistance on an emergency basis and directly helping to meet needs for food, shelter and clothing
Assist consumers to access and utilize a variety of community agencies to acquire ongoing social, educational, vocational and health and housing resources
Training, coaching and supporting in daily living skills, including housekeeping, cooking, personal grooming, accessing transportation, keeping a budget, paying bills and maintaining an independent residence
Follow up with consumers regarding appointments, completion of forms, returning forms or receipts and other similar activities
Assist client with transportation as clinically indicated; Driving is an essential function of this position
Act as a member of the Youth Emergency Room Enhancement (YERE) team
Collaborate with YERE team members, Adult ERE team members and community partners to facilitate treatment
Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES - COMPANY WIDE
Regularly attends work except for approved absences
Attends all training as required
Maintain professional, champion behavior
Provides quality customer service
Provides services with a commitment to service excellence
Works in a way that exhibits a commitment to personal excellence
Team oriented and values diversity
DESIRED DEMONSTRATED KEY COMPETENCIES
Analytical Thinking
Change Readiness
Collaborative Relationships
Conflict Resolution
Creative Thinking
Communication - Oral
Communication - Written
Decision Making
Empowers Others
Flexible Thinking
Forward Thinking
Multitasking/Planning
Organizational/Time Management
Problem Solving
Risk Management/ Assessment
Strategic Thinking
Teamwork
WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK
Operating vehicles or machinery
QUALIFICATION(S): EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation/vocational/pastoral counseling, family therapy or closely-related field required
Master's degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation/vocational/pastoral counseling, family therapy or closely-related field preferred (*required if position is in the BHN network)
QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The completion of a practicum or at least one (1) year of experience under the supervision of a QMHP preferred
All experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities
A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred
PLPC, LPC, LMSW or LCSW preferred
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
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Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
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