Mental Health Coordinator II Lead Mental Health Specialist

The Mental Health Coordinator II (MHCII) helps manage many aspects of care and support for individuals in a group home setting. Responsibilities include :

Assisting with personal finances

Planning activities and programs

Supporting behavioral needs

Encouraging family involvement

Overseeing education or job programs

Managing health nutrition and the household

Creating staff schedules

The MHCII also helps the supervisor keep programs consistent and ensure good communication among staff and support team members. During direct care shifts the MHCII also performs the duties of behavioral support staff.

This job is similar to roles like Lead Staff Program Coordinator House Manager or Program Supervisor.

Qualifications :

Qualifications for Mental Health Coordinator II

Experience :

At least 3 years of experience providing behavioral health services

Plus either :

1 year of lead staff experience in residential services or

A 2-year degree in a related field

Education & Skills :

High school diploma or GED

Basic computer skills

At least 2 years of experience working in behavioral health

Ability to understand and follow :

Behavior support plans

Treatment plans

Functional assessments

Individualized and person-centered support plans

Driving Requirement :

Must qualify as an unlimited driver

This means you may need to drive for work including transporting individuals in company or personal vehicles

Communication :

Strong reading writing and communication skills are essential

Youll need to document care follow plans and work closely with both coworkers and outside professionals

Additional Information :

Hours Worked

May be full-time or part-time with a mixture of weekday and weekend hours. The specific number and times of scheduled hours should be set upon hiring.   All persons in this position should be prepared to work weekends and holidays.

WHY THIS JOB

• Positively change the lives of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities as well as their families.
• If youve ever felt the need to help someone along their path to success then consider a career helping intellectually disabled individuals. Youll come to understand how you can help them achieve their hopes and dreams while trying to protect them from judgment when the outside world doesnt understand. Youll not only be their therapist but youll also be their cheerleader.

Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. At Dungarvin we believe in hiring talent from a wide variety of backgrounds which makes our organization stronger.

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Remote Work : No

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