Community Specialist jobs in La Vergne, TN

The Volunteer Behavioral Health Team is now seeking a Community Support Specialist in the Hendersonville/Gallatin Area.

(This position will cover all of Sumner Co-Providing support and resources for tornado victims)

Starting Pay: $17.00PH

(Remote-Community) (1 Saturday a month required)

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Strong clinical background. Able to maintain a courteous, diplomatic, and helpful orientation. Knowledgeable of commitment procedures. Knowledgeable of resources. Timely, accurate and thorough documentation of client records as well as work activities. Able to use good judgment and function well in pressure situations.

Must have reliable transportation as the is primarily community based.

Agrees to follow all applicable laws and regulations, including VBHCS Standards of Conduct and VBHCS Policies and Procedures, in order to create and maintain a healthcare business environment that is committed to integrity and ethical conduct

EXEMPLARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist Sr Director of the Crisis System with oversight of services for the Tennessee Recovery Project (TRP)

2. Liaison with community partners, first responders, and law enforcement to build community relationships.

3. Maintain logs and required data for reports. Complete evaluations and data entry in an efficient manner to meet standards.

4. Knowledge of computer skills to be able to search and enter data in the electronic record system.

5. Complete all data entry according to quality management standards and procedures.

6. Maintain and update equipment as needed.

7. Maintain and update community resources and information.

8. Conduct community outreach for assigned counties including attending events, festivals, health department meetings, etc where resources can be shared with the counties covered by the TRP.

9. Conduct follow up calls with individuals contacting the Disaster Hotline within 24 hours.

• Provide crisis assessment, counseling, linkage and other services to persons in a mental health crisis to include alcohol and/or drug abuse problems
• Work face-to-face with consumers in assisting them in the resolution of their crisis and providing intervention and referrals in the least restrictive environment.
• Respond when dispatched or to clients presenting to a Walk in Center, complete evaluations and data entry in an efficient manner to meet standards when possible.
• Provide follow up phone calls within 24 hours to make sure follow-up instructions are understood or referrals were accepted.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and supervisory sessions as required.
• OCS with required years of experience and approval from the supervisor will provide Clinical Review to staff requiring review and other staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Ability to Commute:

• Hendersonville, TN 37075 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hendersonville, TN 37075: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person