mental health support specialist

Arkansas Crisis Center

AR Teen Connect Youth Specialist (Part-Time)Arkansas Crisis Center Bentonville, ArkansasPay: $20/hour Hours: 15 &ndash;20 hours/week | 4:00 pm &ndash; 10:00 pmMake a Difference When It Matters MostArkansas Crisis Center provides compassionate, confidential support to individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, and suicidal crisis. As part of the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline, we ensure Arkansans have someone to turn to 24/7.If you are calm under pressure, compassionate, motivated by meaningful work, and are passionate about youth mental health we encourage you to apply.What You&rsquo;ll Do<ul><li>Provide support to Peer Support Specialist answering AR Teen Connect </li><li>Monitor contacts to AR Teen Connect</li><li>Provide AR Teen Connect Curriculum training to Peer Support Specialists </li><li>Support volunteers with reporting requirements for AR Teen Connect </li><li>Participate in Youth Advisory Council Meetings </li><li>Provide quality improvement and maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in accordance with organizational standards </li><li>Provide empathetic, nonjudgmental support using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches to youth </li><li>Maintain high level of professionalism with Peer Support Specialist volunteers </li></ul>What We&rsquo;re Looking For✔ Empathy and emotional intelligence✔ Cultural humility and respect for diverse lived experiences✔ Ability to support individuals across cultures, identities, and life experiences✔ Sound judgment and ethical decision-making✔ Ability to manage stress and maintain professional boundaries✔ Adaptability and teamwork in a fast-paced environment✔ Ability to positively mentor and support youthMinimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in a related social sciences field</li><li>Must be available to regularly work from our Bentonville office between the hours of 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm.</li><li>Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to remain calm, focused, and compassionate in high-stress situations</li><li>Experience working with youth, including having the ability to establish rapport and mentor youth.</li><li>Ability to mentor youth</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Education or experience in public health, social work, psychology, counseling, human services, or related field</li><li>Experience supporting individuals in crisis or working with vulnerable populations</li><li>Knowledge of suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, or crisis intervention practices</li><li>Familiarity with Arkansas resources and service systems</li><li>Bilingual skills or lived experience navigating mental health systems</li><li>Crisis Intervention Experience preferred and ability to attend Arkansas Crisis Center Trainings and an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).</li></ul>Training &amp; Support✔ Paid training provided✔ ASIST or equivalent suicide intervention training✔ Ongoing coaching and supervision✔ Supportive team environment focused on staff wellness✔ Continuing education and skill development opportunitiesWhy Work With Us<ul><li>Meaningful, life-saving work</li><li>Supportive and mission-driven team</li><li>Opportunities for growth and additional hours</li><li>Be a part of improving youth mental health across Arkansas</li></ul>Arkansas Crisis Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are encouraged to apply.Job Type: Part-timePay: From $20.00 per hourExperience:<ul><li>Mentoring Youth: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Spanish (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

AR Teen Connect Youth Specialist

Monarch NC

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Make a Difference in Someone&rsquo;s Life!</h1>
At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
You Belong at Monarch</h1>
You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you&rsquo;ll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Highlights:</h1><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
This Opportunity:</h1>
The Behavioral Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people in achieving their personal dreams and goals.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You'll Do:</h1><ul><li>Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.</li><li>Assist people receiving services in participating fully in their community consistent with the person&rsquo;s interests.</li><li>Ensure that the rights of each person receiving services are protected and promoted at all times. Assist people in developing advocacy skills, participating in advocacy efforts, and utilizing personal advocates.</li><li>Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and social needs of each person supported.</li><li>Facilitate person-centered, effective, positive relationships with people receiving services using positive approaches that promote self-determination in all areas of life.</li><li>Provide input and recommendations into assessment and planning processes, and development of the individual&rsquo;s plan.</li><li>Implement person&rsquo;s plan fully, within the requirements of the service definition, and document as required by the service definition and agency policy.</li><li>Complete all required documentation, including but not limited to, goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, timesheets, etc.</li><li>Complete daily progress notes and communication log to assure appointments, goals, and interests are met.</li><li>Assist people receiving services with the day-to-day operation of their home such as housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, vehicle cleanliness, and maintenance.</li><li>Drive and travel as required. Arrange for or provide transportation to people receiving services as required.</li><li>Assist people receiving services with knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety.</li><li>Utilize effective judgment when dealing with safety issues, including but not limited to fire safety by conducting drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing safety procedures in the community.</li><li>Facilitate access to community resources, including locating recreational activities, housing, food, clothing, school programs, vocational opportunities or services providers to teach life skills, and relevant mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services.</li><li>Assist person supported to develop natural resources and make contact with social support networks.</li><li>Assist new staff and/or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.</li><li>Sleepover at a residential setting may be required.</li><li>Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.</li><li>Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.</li><li>Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.</li><li>Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.</li></ul><ul><li>The definition of an Innovations direct care worker includes all workers required for compliance with, or delivery of, the relevant Innovations waiver service definitions and the delivery of a unit of Innovations services to individuals in the definition of direct care worker to be applied and shall include only caregivers who are contracted for the Page 230 Session Law 2023-134 House Bill 259 provision of services in a legally appropriate manner.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Education We're Looking For:</h1>
High School Diploma (Required)<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Certifications We're Looking For:</h1>
Drivers License (Valid) - USA<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Experience We're Looking For:</h1>
Experience working with children or adults (dependent on population served) with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability., or substance use disorder | Not Required<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Schedule:</h1>
This is a PRN position. Shift coverage on an as-needed basis.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Target Weekly Hours:</h1>
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Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer</h1>
Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.
Monarch does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch job search or selection process, should contact HR@MonarchNC.org or call (704) 986-1550.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch.</div>

Behavioral Specialist

Northeast Family Services

<div>Ready for a summer schedule that works for you? ️ 
 
Summer Fun Fridays at Northeast Family Services! 
 
We close at 12:30pm every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day &mdash; giving our team more time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer sunshine!

Northeast Family Services is a premier mental health provider with over 20 years of experience providing services to children, youth, and families. Are you excited to join an agency new to New York but with a long-standing history of providing high-quality care? Well, we are excited to meet YOU!

Our Behavior Support Specialists provide psychoeducation and rehabilitative supports in a client&rsquo;s home for the purpose of treating a youth&rsquo;s behavioral health needs. We utilize multiple evidence-based practices that promote a family's strengths!

Language Differential provided for Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian and Hindi!

Qualifications/Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related human services field</li>
<li>Bilingual preferred</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting preferred</li>
<li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license
</li></ul>Hours/Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Fee for Service: $25-$30 per hour</li></ul></div>

Behavior Support Specialist

<div>Ready for a summer schedule that works for you? ️ 
 
Summer Fun Fridays at Northeast Family Services! 
 
We close at 12:30pm every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day &mdash; giving our team more time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer sunshine!

Northeast Family Services is a premier mental health provider with over 20 years of experience providing services to children, youth, and families. Are you excited to join an agency new to New York but with a long-standing history of providing high-quality care? Well, we are excited to meet YOU!

Our Behavior Support Specialists provide psychoeducation and rehabilitative supports in a client&rsquo;s home for the purpose of treating a youth&rsquo;s behavioral health needs. We utilize multiple evidence-based practices that promote a family's strengths!

Language Differential provided for Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, French, and Hindi!

Qualifications/Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related human services field</li>
<li>Bilingual preferred</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting preferred</li>
<li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license
</li></ul>Hours/Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Fee for Service: $25-$30 per hour</li></ul></div>

<div>Ready for a Summer schedule that works for you? ️

Summer Fun Fridays at Northeast Family Services! 
 
We close at 12:30pm every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day &mdash; giving our team more time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer sunshine!

Northeast Family Services is a premier mental health provider with over 20 years of experience providing services to children, youth, and families. Are you excited to join an agency new to New York but with a long-standing history of providing high-quality care? Well, we are excited to meet YOU!

Our Behavior Support Specialists provide psychoeducation and rehabilitative supports in a client&rsquo;s home for the purpose of treating a youth&rsquo;s behavioral health needs. We utilize multiple evidence-based practices that promote a family's strengths!

Language Differential provided for Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian and Hindi!

Qualifications/Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related human services field</li>
<li>Bilingual preferred</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting preferred</li>
<li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license</li> 
</ul>Hours/Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Fee for Service: $25-$30 per hour</li></ul></div>

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