POSITION SUMMARY: The Mental Health Assistant for Behavioral Health Services is responsible for screening, prompt referral implementation, input of assessments and support of Behavioral Health Services at the Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Listen and provide emotional support and encouragement to potential Behavior health patients
Ensure that patients understand screening tools
Administer brief screening tools and interpret scores
Assist with survey administration if needed
Function as a part of a multidisciplinary team utilizing assessment tools and surveys for patients ages 12 and over
Communicate effectively and interact will all levels of staff, primary care providers, patients and community workers
Interact with patients in a courteous and culturally appropriate manner
Ensure the proper safeguarding of confidential program and patient information, and comply with all Federal and State guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned to meet program or organizational objectives
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Understanding of the cultural, socio-economic and language factors that affect service delivery
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work a full-time schedule, including evenings and weekends
Ability to work under stress and establish working relationships with others
Ability to apply a reasonable degree of physical exertion to control client behavior in emergency situations
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Associates degree /Bachelor’s degree preferred in the field of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, etc.
1-2 years of face-to-face Mental/Behavioral health/Substance abuse experience
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. provides a rewarding and challenging work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a very competitive benefits package which includes: a healthy work/life balance, generous paid time off, floating /paid holidays, competitive wages, Tuition Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan with company contribution, Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance.
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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