We are offering the Behavioral Health Field Specialist new employees a $1000 sign-on bonus.

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, inclusion, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Behavioral Health Field Specialist (BFHS) is a non-exempt position responsible for assisting with clinical services, home visits, group facilitation, assessments, and treatment plan development. The BHFS assists in linking, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and advocating for the adult behavioral health population.

• Assist across our behavioral health programs when vacancies occur or there is a need for additional support in a particular program.
• Engage adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders in various levels of care.
• Assist staff in providing written assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and other documentation.
• Provide caseload support including completing home visits in the community.
• Provide coverage for screenings, intakes and admissions into behavioral health programming.
• Provide group and individual counseling to clients in residential treatment facilities.
• Transport clients to doctor’s appointments, moves, and other community events.
• Assist Case Managers in providing on-going support to the primary caregiver(s) to provide a safe and secure home environment for the client(s).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $45,000 - $47,000 salary; depending on experience
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Gerontology, Counseling, Social Work or related human services field, required
  • Master's degree in Psychology, Gerontology, Counseling, Social Work or related human services field, preferred
• One (1) year experience working with individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).
• Must have experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work across counties in the Suncoast Region (Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, on occasion- Hernando).
• Ability to work in various setting including residential programs as well as field-based visits.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license with auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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