Job Abstract

Job Location

US-NY-New York

Type

Regular Full-Time

SCOPE OF ROLE: The Wellness Specialist provides services and consultation as a member of a mobile multi-disciplinary treatment team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in daily treatment review meetings
• Provides support to all specialist on the team, addressing overall consumer wellness.
• Serves as a back up to the substance abuse specialist when absent
• Provides support around all services with regards to wellness, medication management, health, appointments, and other individualized goals
• Responsibility for documentation of services provided particular in the development of the services plans
• Responsible for ensuring revisions to the plan as the participant’s needs change
• Advocating for the rights and preferences of the participant’s needs change
• The Wellness Specialist develops wellness interventions, activities and groups, drawing from the Wellness Self-Management (WSM) curriculum and other resources; Educates participants about self-help techniques, processes and community options; Teach coping strategies based on personal experience
• Assist participants with acquiring symptom management skills; Assist in identifying and clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals
• Assist in the development of community support systems and networks
• Consistently practices according to the principles of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed service delivery
• Comprehensive ACT service activities include: Assessing and providing services to participants to address health and wellness, housing, income support, education, vocational training, employment and social supports; Complete initial comprehensive recovery-oriented service plan and 6-month plan review incorporating participant and relevant others’ feedback
• Provide ACT treatment services including: service planning and coordination; problem solving; support with obtaining housing; developing social connections; strengthening family and other relationships; developing independent living skills and obtaining necessary resources; accessing and accessing education and training; employment supports (job search, placement and support); entitlement and financial management; empowerment and self-help; wellness self-management with a focus on the development of coping skills; support with medications; and weekly groups
• Use motivational interviewing, recovery and trauma-informed approaches when delivering services; Complete crisis intervention and relapse prevention plans; Collaborative with participants, families and natural supports, shelter and community partners to promote attainment of treatment and recovery goals
• Coordinate discharge in collaboration with inpatient and ER staff when participants have involvement; Complete thorough, timely and accurate documentation and adequate authorization records consistent with billing, regulatory, policy and contractual requirements
• Complete expected minimum monthly treatment contacts of which 80% occur in the community; Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services on rotating basis

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field
• Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• One year of experience working with adults with severe mental illness
• Bilingual in any language a plus not required
• Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite and Windows)

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org.