Coordinator Of Behavioral Health Services

Coordinator Behavioral Health Services

Our vision is to create a world where every individual is valued for their inherent worth—regardless of ability or circumstance—and has equitable access and support to lead a life of their own design.

The Coordinator Behavioral Health Services serves as a key liaison in a collaborative, recovery-oriented, evidence-based integrated employment service. They provide oversight of the day-to-day operation of the New Haven Work Services & Supportive Housing Vocational Programs.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Support participants in any Behavioral Health Program when there are staff vacancies or staff on leave.
• Maintain comprehensive vocational case records for individuals on caseload, while having a case load.
• Serve as supervisor under the Behavioral Health staff hierarchy.
• Provide leadership to Marrakech staff in the development and implementation of employment strategies within a person-centered Recovery Plan.
• Work in collaboration with a LMHA clinical team and carry out clinical recommendations, track data, review progress, modify and report on individualized recovery plans as recommended by the team.
• Conduct job development and placement activities.
• Conduct Outreach and Engagement support to the Outreach and Engagement Case Manager.
• Educate other team members on employment principles to facilitate an integrated approach to employment outcomes.
• Conduct employment related assessment activities to generate recommendations for job placement.
• Assure that each of the Behavioral Health staff carries out his/her responsibilities with regard to this function.
• Review and supervise the implementation of recovery plans to assure attention to dimensions of recovery, cultural competence and evidence-based practices.
• Assist Director with the coordination and schedule training and time off for Behavioral Health Staff.
• Assure that services are provided in accordance with evidence-based practices for supported employment, recovery, dual diagnosis, engagement, etc. as well as promising practices with regard to Peer Mentoring.

Education and/or experience: Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in human services, special education or related field is preferred. Experience working with persons with chronic mental health issues in a community based day or employment program. A high school diploma and four years of employment support experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.

Certificates, licenses, registrations:

• CPR, First Aid, and PMT certification (where required)
• Valid CT Drivers' License
• Valid CT Registration on personal vehicle
• Valid Auto Insurance on personal vehicle

Schedule/salary:

Exempt $45,127.86/yr Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Paid and Unpaid Leave for:
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Disaster Relief Volunteer
• Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave
• Military Leave
• Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)
• External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)
• 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
• Educational Benefits, Including:
• DSP Credentialing through the NADSP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
• Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits
• Staff Recognition Program
• Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:
• Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)
• Marrakech's Homeownership Program
• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
• Recruitment Referral Bonus
• Other Corporate Discount Programs

Marrakech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The hiring and promotion of employees will be based upon qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected activity or any other basis prohibited by law.