Behavioral specialist Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Program : A Guided Journey-Healthy Start Enhanced (AGJ-HSE)

Program Position : Behavioral Health Specialist

Reports to : Director of Maternal Child Health and Program Manager

Job Specification : 40 hours / week. This is a salary, exempt position, that is grant-funded.

Salary : $81,120

Summary :

Care Ring - a fast-growing and highly respected community organization seeks a passionate leader for the role of a Behavioral Health Specialist for the A Guided Journey-Healthy Start Enhanced (AGJ-HSE) Program. The goal of this role is to address behavioral health and substance use of pregnant and interconceptional clients by assessing needs, making referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists, and providing short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments as indicated. The Behavioral Health Specialist coordinates and supports behavioral healthcare for our patients, in collaboration with the Medical Director and Case Management team.

Responsibilities : Communication :

• Manages daily schedule in Simple Practice following program protocols for patient visits including telehealth
• Participates in meetings that address patient progress and barriers to patient care
• Represent Care Ring and its priorities to individuals, the public, and other organizations at the local, state, and national level

Administrative :

Clinical :

Qualifications and Education Requirements :

Knowledge of and experience with substance abuse, addiction, and recovery issues

Position Requirements :

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Abide by the requirements of all applicable State and Federal laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.

No calls, emails, or visits please .

For immediate consideration, please formally apply online, and provide a resume and cover letter.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities of people assigned. Care Ring will engage in an interactive process with employees requesting medical or religious accommodations.

The Agency's policy is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.