Youth Emergency Room Enhancement (ERE) Liaison

Company: Compass Health Network
Location: Wentzville
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSEResponsible for engaging youth and their families into services, assisting them in accessing needed services and resources to achieve and maintain health and recovery.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB SPECIFIC

• Provide individual assistance to consumers in accessing needed mental health and medical services
• Provide individuals assistance to consumers in accessing a variety of public services including financial and housing, including assistance on an emergency basis and directly helping to meet needs for food, shelter and clothing
• Assist consumers to access and utilize a variety of community agencies to acquire ongoing social, educational, vocational and health and housing resources
• Training, coaching and supporting in daily living skills, including housekeeping, cooking, personal grooming, accessing transportation, keeping a budget, paying bills and maintaining an independent residence
• Follow up with consumers regarding appointments, completion of forms, returning forms or receipts and other similar activities
• Assist client with transportation as clinically indicated; Driving is an essential function of this position
• Act as a member of the Youth Emergency Room Enhancement (YERE) team
• Collaborate with YERE team members, Adult ERE team members and community partners to facilitate treatment
• Other duties as assignedESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES - COMPANY WIDE
• Regularly attends work except for approved absences
• Attends all training as required
• Maintain professional, "champion" behavior
• Provides quality customer service
• Provides services with a commitment to service excellence
• Works in a way that exhibits a commitment to personal excellence
• Team oriented and values diversityDESIRED DEMONSTRATED KEY COMPETENCIES
• Analytical Thinking
• Change Readiness
• Collaborative Relationships
• Conflict Resolution
• Creative Thinking
• Communication - Oral
• Communication - Written
• Decision Making
• Empowers Others
• Flexible Thinking
• Forward Thinking
• Multitasking/Planning
• Organizational/Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management/ Assessment
• Strategic Thinking
• TeamworkWORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISKOperating vehicles or machineryQUALIFICATION(S): EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation/vocational/pastoral counseling, family therapy or closely-related field required
• Master's degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation/vocational/pastoral counseling, family therapy or closely-related field preferred (*required if position is in the BHN network)QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• The completion of a practicum or at least one (1) year of experience under the supervision of a QMHP preferred
• All experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage requiredQUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred
• PLPC, LPC, LMSW or LCSW preferredCompass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.

Keywords: Compass Health Network, Columbia , Youth Emergency Room Enhancement (ERE) Liaison, Other , Wentzville, Missouri