Do you consider yourself to have a positive-outgoing personality who enjoys making connections with community members?

The FAPT/MHI Mental Health Specialist position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining effective working relationships with the Office of Children's Services in the five (5) localities BRBH serves, as well as various BRBH programs and departments. The Specialist will represent Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) on Family Assessment and Planning Teams (FAPT) in these localities (12 teams); provide Mental Health Initiative (MHI) education, information and recommendations regarding services for at risk children, youth and families - 12-14 days per month.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM (no evenings or weekends)!

Competitive pay: $21.00/hour, additional pay commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Professionally representing BRBH at interagency meetings to ensure appropriateness of care for families, as well as referrals to CYFS services.
• Direct services to clients for assessments, treatment planning, as well as sharing information regarding FAPT cases with Managers and Community Policy and Management Team representatives to ensure continuity of information.
• Monitoring the use of Mental Health Initiative funds and coordinating with fiscal services and DBHDS to assure funds are being spent in accordance to guidelines.
• Collecting data, tracking funds and services and generating reports for DBHDS.
• Supporting multiple programs to help ensure the best use of MHI funds.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree that meets the requirements to register for QMHP or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience working in a human services position. Experience in working with Seriously Emotionally Disturbed population a plus; experience working with data helpful.
• Licensure/Certifications: QMHP-C is a plus!
• Safe Driving Record: This position may require transporting clients or driving an agency vehicle. Candidates must have a valid Virginia driver's license with a safe driving record (no more than two moving violations in the last three years AND no criminal violations in the last five years).
• Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position are required to undergo a background check and drug screen.

Why work at BRBH?

• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 8 paid holidays.
• We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/employee-benefits/

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 400 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

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