Job Details

This position works with adults who have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness and/or co-occurring disorder.

• Provide a variety of services for identified needs including but not limited to:
  • Income (employment, SSI/SSDI benefits)
  • Insurance
  • Housing
  • Vocational or educational needs
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Food and clothing resources
  • Activities of Daily Living including personal grooming and hygiene
  • Substance use education and appropriate referrals
  • Informal supports and leisure activities
  • Crisis assessment and safety planning
  • Referrals to legal services
• Educate (individual and group settings) a wide variety of skills related to topics such as: money management, symptom education and reduction, interpersonal relationships, maintaining a household, smoking cessation, etc.
• Provide crisis intervention and management as needed.
• Services range in intensity from monthly contact to weekly contact
• Provide services in-person or via telehealth platforms
• Meet clients where they are in terms of current mental health symptoms and treatment preferences
• Gather and complete all CCBHC data metrics as needed.
• To also include all duties and responsibilities outlined in primary CM core job description

Current Payrate $55,000/year; Bachelor's Degree is Required!

• Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits with Zero Cost Options!
• Retirement Savings Program with up to 6% Employer Match
• Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Programs
• 33 Paid Days Off 1st year!

Requirements

• Oklahoma level II Case Management certification or willingness to obtain within the first 60 days of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience in the mental health/substance abuse field with a Bachelor's Degree in a mental health, substance abuse or criminal justice specialty.
• Preference given for substance abuse experience and court/legal related experience.
• Must possess substance abuse related knowledge, skills, and attitudes in order to provide treatment-specific services.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly, establish appropriate boundaries and possess non-judgmental attitude toward clients.
• Must have clear understanding of characteristics and problems of adults with mental illness and substance abuse related issues in the criminal justice system.
• Must posses a valid drivers license, satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. [Mileage reimbursement provided]
• Able to demonstrate understanding of natural course of addiction and recovery, foresee problems, understand the options available to manage it, and take appropriate action.

CCBHC Model of Care

Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:

1. Increased access to care and crisis services
2. Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
3. Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
4. Greater access to Social Services for clients' economic and social needs
5. Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Drug Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the "safety-sensitive" classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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