Job Information
Gateway-Longview Per Diem Behavioral Health Specialist in Williamsville, New York
Job Title: Behavioral Health Specialist - Community Based
Department: Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)
Position Summary: In a community setting (home, school, etc.), provide supportive counseling & intensive interventions in a trauma informed solution focused environment that aligns with the medically necessary treatment plan
Department
Gateway Longview’s Behavioral Health & Preventive Services programs supports children and youth ages birth-21 years struggling with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
Agency
Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Benefits
Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees! We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B
retirement plan, & several more offers.
In addition to receiving up to 11 paid holidays, employees can earn up to 33 days of PTO each year, with the opportunity to start using PTO following hire date.
Compensation
$30/hour
Professional Development Opportunities
Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.
Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide emotional & behavioral management, problem behavior analysis, support the development of interpersonal & social independence and restore stability.
Provide clients and their families with goal-directed community based services and solution-focused interventions intended to address challenges associated with a behavioral health need and to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the client’s treatment plan.
Provide all identified services within the context of the child and family environment; this is likely to include the child’s home, school or preferred community location. Telehealth services offered as appropriate and aligned with regulatory and program procedures.
Provide rehabilitative psychoeducation to the client/family so as to identify strategies or treatment options with the goal of minimizing the negative effects of symptoms, disturbances and stressors.
Assist the child/family with identifying strengths, needs, resources, and natural supports to address and minimize their functional deficits.
Provide rehabilitative support to minimize the negative effects of behavioral health symptoms by focusing on life safety skills, basic safety practices and physical and behavioral health care.
Work collaboratively with the child and family system of care which could include, Behavioral health clinic, Residential, Foster Care, Preventive services, Health Homes, Care Coordination, school districts, and primary care physicians.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, scheduled supervision, adhere to all program proceduring including understanding and meeting Productivity Expectations
Complete progress notes via Electronic Clinical Record (ECR) within 24 hours of service provision.
Will meet productivity expectations.
Understand and adhere to Gateway's Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics, providing professional and meaningful interventions and interactions.
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player
Must have a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
Model and display high ethical standards
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to provide crisis support as needed
Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of experience providing supportive services to children/ adolescents and their families.
Master’s degree in human services with a minimum of 1 year experience
Valid New York State driver’s license and adequate auto insurance coverage
An EEO/AA Agency
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.