Behavioral Health Specialist

Behavioral Health Specialist

Community Care is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist. This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys team collaboration, being part of a mission driven organization and who shares our mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This is a full-time opportunity.

Behavioral Health Specialist Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing Behavioral Health (BH) services across Community Care Inc. programs for designated members.

• Serves as a resource to the Interdisciplinary Team

• Provides targeted Behavioral Health Case Management services, as assigned.

Behavioral Health Specialist Job Requirements:

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in providing social work and/or behavioral health case management services to older adults and adults who are physically

and developmentally disabled required; Mental health experience, including provision of individual counseling and support group facilitation with older adults is preferred.

Behavioral Health Specialist Education:

Masters Degree, Social Work, Counseling or related field required.

Certifications/Licensures: Wisconsin Licensed Advanced Practice SW required; LCSW or LPC preferred.

• Regular local travel, requiring use of personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of required insurance coverage.

Behavioral Health Specialist Job Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• 8:00AM - 4:30PM

About Community Care

Community Care is a local nonprofit with more than 40 years of experience helping older adults and adults with disabilities live as independently as possible within the community. We coordinate and deliver a full range of supportive services that help more than 13,000 Wisconsin residents live safely, confidently, and with dignity. We are Wisconsin-based with local offices supporting each of the 15 counties we serve Our dedicated team works with members to develop care plans to meet their health and social needs Together with our community partners, we're committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that empowers members to live a healthy and independent lifestyle.

Compensation and Benefits:

Our employees make a real difference in people's lives every day. That is why we are proud to offer a compensation package that includes:

• Generous, paid time off

• Competitive pay and benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.)

• Flexible benefits plan

• Employee referral program

• Coworkers care program

• Retirement plan with employer contribution

• Employee Assistance Program

Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other details

• Job Family Allied Health-Beh Health

• Halogen Template Staff Direct Care

• Pay Type Salary

• Travel Required Yes

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• S. Chase Avenue

• Milwaukee County, 3073 South Chase Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America