Community Support Specialist - Children's

Company: Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking an energetic and motivated Community Support Specialist to provide services to youth and families in Forrest County. Position is located in Hattiesburg, MS. The Community Support Specialist position plays an important role in providing individualized support and guidance to assist with daily challenges for individuals in Harrison County.

For 40 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our thirteen county service area includes Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jones, Lamar, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone and Wayne Counties.

We offer a competitive benefits package including company paid Life Insurance and LTD. Health/Dental/Vision, FSA and HSA, 403(b) retirement and other voluntary benefits are available along with a generous leave policy.
Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare required
Reliable transportation to provide community services required
Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required
Must have auto insurance with liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within 30 days of hire
Must be eligible to obtain DMH case management certification within 90 days of hire
Excellent communications skills required
Case management experience preferred
Identifies strengths which will aid in the individual in their recovery and the barriers that will challenge the development of skills necessary for independent functioning in the community.
Provides psychoeducation on the identification and self-management of prescribed medication regimen and communicates with the prescribing provider.
Assists the individual in accessing needed services such as medical, social, educational, transportation, housing, substance abuse, personal care, employment, and other services that may be identified in the Recovery Support Plan.
Provides psychoeducation and trains family, unpaid caregivers, and/or others who have a legitimate role in addressing the needs of the individual.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, as evidenced by symptom reduction and progress toward goals.
Provides direct intervention in deescalating situations to prevent crisis.
Documents all services provided in the electronic medical record by using collaborative documentation.%15947139%

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