Behavioral Health Advisor

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Summary

Community Services Group (CSG) is thrilled to reveal the opening of our fifth Adult Mental Health Residential Program within Lancaster County. We are actively seeking compassionate, patient individuals who are excellent communicators and enthusiastic collaborators! This immediate hiring opportunity is ideal for those who flourish in supportive settings and find fulfillment in assisting others. For students in human services fields, this is an excellent way to gain practical experience for a behavioral health career, or for anyone passionate about guiding others toward greater independence. You will also get the chance to introduce your own talents and interests to individuals eager to discover new hobbies. In the role of Behavioral Health Advisor, you will empower individuals with mental health diagnoses to achieve self-sufficiency and integrate into the community by applying recovery and resiliency principles. This role involves supporting their journey toward self-directed care, social connection, and interdependence. You will report to either the Assistant Program Director or the Residential Supervisor. This position would be part of our Adult Mental Health (MH) Services Residential Programs. We are hiring for our new program as well as our other locations in Lancaster and Columbia, PA.

Schedules

• Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN (Flexible) - Weekday (Afternoon/Evening), Overnight (Sleep) & Weekend Hours. Not all schedules will be available at all times.
• Wage
• Information: Base rate $20.50/hr. Education and experience is taken into account for potential higher starting rates. Plus an awake overnight $1.00/hr. shift differential for hours worked between 10 PM to 6 AM.

Job Description

Participate in the development and implementation of each individual's Treatment/Support/Recovery Plan. Assist individuals where applicable in the management of the symptoms of their mental illness and establishing their own recovery plan. Assist individuals in the development of appropriate skill building necessary for living independently in the community. Utilize community resources to promote community integration, independence, and interdependence. Communicates and cooperates with on-site team, individual’s family, involved agencies, and the community in providing relevant information when needed and applicable. Provides support and assistance to individuals in arranging for medical care when responsible to do so and follows health care recommendations. Prepare meals, including individuals where regulations allow and encourage individuals to adhere to dietary guidelines. Models for team members and supports them in shadowing and training during task completion. Conducts fire drills, manages emergency situations during assigned work shifts, and provides coverage in emergency situations. Assists individuals in monitoring and/or administering medications. Be willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care; safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment. Have a commitment to promote cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.