Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services

The vision of Marrakech Inc. is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by their neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for their individual qualities and contributions.

The Coordinator Behavioral Health Services serves as key liaison in a collaborative, recovery-oriented, evidence-based integrated employment service. They provide oversight of the day-to-day operation of the New Haven Work Services & Supportive Housing Vocational Programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be

assigned.

• Support participants in any Behavioral Health Program when there are staff vacancies or staff on leave.
• Maintain comprehensive vocational case records for individuals on caseload, while having a case load
• Serve as supervisor under the Behavioral Health staff hierarchy
• Provide leadership to Marrakech staff in the development and implementation of employment strategies within a person-centered Recovery Plan
• Work in collaboration with a LMHA clinical team and carry out clinical recommendations, track data, review progress, modify and report on individualized recovery plans as recommended by the team
• Conduct job development and placement activities
• Conduct Outreach and Engagement support to the Outreach and Engagement Case Manager
• Educate other team members on employment principles to facilitated an integrated approach to employment outcomes
• Conduct employment related assessment activities to generate recommendations for job placement
• Assure that each of the Behavioral Health staff carries out his/her responsibilities with regard to this function
• Review and supervise the implementation of recovery plans to assure attention to dimensions of recovery, cultural competence and evidence-based practices
• Assist Director with the coordination and schedule training and time off for Behavioral Health Staff
• Assure that services are provided in accordance with evidence-based practices for supported employment, recovery, dual diagnosis, engagement, etc. as well as promising practices with regard to Peer Mentoring

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in human Services, Special Education or related field is preferred. Experience working with persons with chronic mental health issues in a community based day or employment program. A high school diploma and four years of employment support experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CPR, First Aid, and PMT certification (where required)
• Valid CT Drivers' License
• Valid CT Registration on personal vehicle
• Valid Auto Insurance on personal vehicle

SCHEDULE/SALARY

• Exempt $44,243/yr

Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

• New Haven, CT, USA