Behavioral Health Advocate (Personal Services)
Position Summary:
A Behavioral Health Advocate (BHA) educates clients and their families in accessing and utilizing the Behavioral Health system. A BHA provides client and family members with advocacy and a support system to reduce impairment in functioning. They work with clients and their families to improve well-being and mental health as a part of a treatment team.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in related field.
2. Two years related experience.
3. Knowledge of community resources preferred.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word.
5. Lived experience that aligns with and provides a connection with population being served.
6. Bilingual preferred.
7. A valid California driver's license is required of staff who have regular driving duties, and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency's insurance company.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
2. Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
3. Ability to instruct in group and individual settings.
4. Physical, mental, and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
5. Must possess knowledge of mental health programs and community resources.
6. Adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards.
7. Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
8. Ability to work at various locations, including client homes, schools, and community settings.
9. Operate a vehicle for company-related activities, including attend offsite meetings, client home visits and transport to and from other agency locations.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist families from diverse cultural backgrounds in understanding and navigating the Behavioral Health system.
2. Develop strategies to facilitate education, training, and information to families focused on increasing knowledge and coping skills.
3. Provide individual, family and group services for clients and their families.
4. Maintain documentation, record and tracking systems that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract.
5. Interact productively within a multi-disciplinary team and other community organizations.
6. Must implement program goals and objectives to meet and maintain contractual requirements and productivity.
7. Participate in scheduled peer review.
8. Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.
9. Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
10. Effectively use de-
11. Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.
Summary:
We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for Clinicians in our Merced Office who are ready to make a difference in the lives of others!
Why Sierra Vista?
Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services offers:
• Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical dental vision coverage, and an employer paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice and many other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Salary Increases each year.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cellphone plan providers and other discounted perks.
