Behavioral health associate

What We Provide

• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays – confirm days off based on employee type- see reference guide
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
• Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals

What You Will Do

• Assists with the development of the social work assessment of patients/families
• Assists in the development of a social work treatment plan and goals with emphasis on symptom management and psychiatric rehabilitation
• Provides ongoing social work services and/or collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies
• Provides advocacy and assistance in obtaining entitlements and community services to patients, families and other caregivers
• Assists clients with understanding their mental illness by providing psycho education and assistance with symptom management
• Assists staff, patients, families and other caregivers to understand third party reimbursement, entitlements and community resources
• Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to VNS Health policy
• Performs established workflow procedures
• Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Health goals
• Acts as liaison with other community agencies
• Participates in related VNS Home Care activities, e.g., utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc.
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth