Decision Support Specialist jobs in Nashua, NH

Description

Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for an Intake Support Specialist to join our team! The Intake Support Specialist provides short term, office-based support to adults who are seeking recovery services from a mental health condition, and other co-occurring disorders. May also occasionally transport clients or meet in the community. Meets with new clients post intake to discuss the range of services provided by the CMHC, provide case management, Illness Management Recovery, and/or Intentional Peer Support counseling to assist individuals in developing strategies and skills to cope with aspects of their mental illness during the period between intake and treatment team assignment.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Engages clients in  case management and/or targeted interventions, including evidenced-based interventions (i.e., IMR, Intentional Peer Support, Motivational Interviewing), aimed at supporting improved functioning in the community.
• Conducts follow up calls to clients during period before treatment team assignment. 
• Completes all documentation for each service delivered, outreach attempts, and team discussions within 3 business days (with first day being date of service/event). Strives to complete documentation collaboratively with clients so notes are completed on the same day of service. 
• Attends individual scheduled supervisions, weekly group supervisions, and required trainings as part of professional development and to enhance client care.
• Completes and submits mileage/expense sheets within the month they are due.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree, plus 2 years work experience in related field; alternately Certified Peer Support Specialist. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or other related field is preferred.
• Basic education on mental health conditions.
• Understanding of the components of recovery.
• Strong collaborating skills and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
• Ability to exercise judgment. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Email, Word, EXCEL).

Why Join Us:
We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a “can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:
 

• Choice of 2 health insurance plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurances
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Paid Extended Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.