BHUC Behavioral Technician II-SOAR

Company Mission/ statement:

Our mission is to inspire and empower people to seek and maintain recovery and health. Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. is a mission driven, comprehensive community provider of culturally sensitive mental health and substance abuse services.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistant Program
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Extensive Internal Training Program

Pay Scale: Pay is based off education, experience, and certification level. Levels are; Peer Support/Para Professional: $16-$17/hr.
AP:$17-$20/hr.
QP:$21.63-$23.07/hr. 

Available Shifts: 11am-8pm, Monday-Friday

Summary: This is a split position, requiring excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks. Responsible for providing support and care to meet the physical and psychological needs of consumers through providing direct and indirect care. BHUC is a 24-hour behavioral health urgent care service. Also responsible for providing SOAR-related services within the BHUC. This includes assisting with submitting a complete and thorough SSI/SSDI application packet to SSA, assisting all Alliance state-funded members being seen at the BHUC with the application process, either virtually or in person. All completed applications would then be followed through final decision. This position can only be used to assist Alliance Health state-funded members through the SI/SSDI application process. Case management services can be provided only to Alliance Tailored Plan or state-funded members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides supervision and monitoring of each consumer. Assist with and model appropriate daily living skills.
• Document any reported or observed symptoms of consumers and report to the team.
• Participate in Shift Report
• Provide transportation
• Work with referral sources and community partners to identify applicants through team meetings,
  outreach, and referrals
• Complete interviews with individuals to gather information to complete SSI/SSDI applications
• Gather medical records and other information to complete SSI/SSDI applications
• Write SOAR Medical Summary Reports for individual applications
• Accompany individuals to appointments at the Social Security Administration
• Coordinate visits to medical doctors, psychiatrists, and other specialists to obtain evidence for the
  application
• Coordinate case management services with partners and help with providing case management services
  to individuals when needed
• Assist the team with administrative tasks as needed
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Special Attributes:  Strong interpersonal skills and belief in consumer’s ability to recover. Strong writing skills, as this position requires written medical reports and assistance with other reporting. Minimal supervision regarding use of time, able to prioritize work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and clients/families. Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. A desire to work with individuals with severe mental illness and substance abuse issues.

Education and/or Experience:

Tech II:

• QP- requires bachelor's degree in socia