Youth Emergency Room Enhancement (ERE) Liaison

Company: Compass Health Network
Location: Wentzville
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE
Responsible 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 assigned
ESSENTIAL 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 diversity
DESIRED 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
--- Teamwork
WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK
Operating vehicles or machinery

Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATION(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 required

QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
--- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred
--- PLPC, LPC, LMSW or LCSW preferred
Compass 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