Case Manager-Mental Health Resource Specialist

The Mental Health Resource Specialist provides support to address the mental health needs of young adults experiencing homelessness in North and East King County.

FLSA Status :   Non-Exempt, hourly

Reports To :   Manager of Outreach and Supportive Services

essential duties

Behavioral Health Support Services

• Provide street-based crisis intervention as needed and support young people interested in mental health care.
• Offer culturally tailored referrals to mental health resources in the office, community, via telephone or at a location of the young person’s preference.
• Meet with young people accessing Drop-In Services to offer resources in conjunction with participant needs.
• Be present during Drop-In Services to maintain connection with young people interested in access to mental health resources.
• Utilize a strength-based model of engagement to connect with potential participants.
• Build positive rapport with young people to offer the most effective referrals for services.
• Provide case consultation and case coordination as needed to employees at the Willows Youth Services Center.
• Engage regularly in community outreach with the Street Outreach team to inform young people in encampments, libraries, local community centers, parks, etc., about the availability of mental health support services.
• Make referral connections for youth in North and East King County.

Community Outreach

Documentation and Evaluation

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

job requirements

a. Education and Experience

b. Additional Requirements

We offer :

Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email hr@friendsofyouth.org.

Compensation details : 26-32.5 Hourly Wage

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