Behavioral Health Wellness Specialist

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General Statement of Duties

To serve in a supporting role in planning and implementing programs and initiations related to prevention and wellness promotion based on Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) identified priority areas. Key priority areas include substance use prevention, suicide prevention, trauma education, mental health education and promotion, and problem gaming and gambling prevention. This role involves significant community engagement including participating in health fairs or tabling events, liaising with community organizations, and contributing to community coalition work. Specialist engages in the implementation of all program trainings and workshops, which includes participation in training-for-trainers programs of all required training courses. Routine planning and capacity building duties of this role include data entry, developing print and social media materials, and engaging in relevant program research.

This position is supported by the Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG) – Prevention Set Aside and continuation of this position is contingent on available funding. The Specialist is supervised by the Behavioral Health Wellness Coordinator. Persons in this position are classified Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

 

Major Essential Job Functions

  • Supports agency behavioral health wellness and prevention program efforts.
  • Works collaboratively with Coordinator, program staff, agency staff, and community partners to plan and implement culturally relevant projects, programs, and initiatives to meet community needs related to program priority areas.
  • Regularly engages in leading evidence-based community training courses and workshops to community members.
  • Collaborates to research, design, and implement custom training courses and workshops to meet community behavioral health wellness and prevention needs.
  • Participates in community coalitions focused behavioral health wellness and prevention.
  • Designs and develops digital and print resources such as rack cards, brochures, social media posts, and other materials, as needed.
  • Engages purchasing and ordering resources in alignment with agency policies.
  • Responsible for accurately entering staff time and program output data into state wellness database and internal program databases.
  • Maintains effective relationships with supervisor, team members, agency staff, community members, and partnering organizations based on courtesy, compassion, and respect.
  • Assures compliance with agency policy, client rights, confidentiality, licensure regulations, and Medicaid regulations as applicable.
  • Makes effective use of available technology, including email, voicemail, and computers in order to enhance customer service.
  • Perform duties as assigned consistent with established operational policies and procedures.
  • Regular attendance is required.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience in program and project implementation preferred.
  • Strong conceptual knowledge of at least 2 of the 3 major priority areas of the program (with a willingness to continue learning in all) – 1) Mental Health; 2) Trauma; 3) Substance Use
  • Demonstrated experience and skills in public speaking, training facilitation, or leading educational experiences.
  • Knowledge of training and educational program design and development strategies preferred.
  • Ability to speak clearly and accurately about agency services, Behavioral Health Wellness Program work, and program priority areas with community members and organizational partners.
  • Ability to engage with new people and participate in outreach events – such as community resource or health fairs.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with a variety of community stakeholders as well as agency staff.
  • With agency support, ability to successfully complete training-for-trainers courses in Mental Health First Aid, ACE Interface, and REVIVE: Opioid Overdose & Naloxone Education, and other courses, as needed, and then effectively implement and maintain active certification in training curriculums.
  • Strong computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office and Teams programs with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to structure time effectively, work independently, and be self-motivated in completing program tasks.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of the basic principles of culturally competent programming and practices
  • Ability to regularly and reliably be present for work duties.

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Valid Driver’s License with acceptable record.
  • Background check with favorable results.

 

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or a related specialty, plus 1-year experience in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use programming or service delivery preferred; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

Other Information

Equipment: Telephone, copy machine, vehicle, PC, Microsoft Office software, iPad.

Work Environment: General office environment with normal lighting levels, temperature, air quality, ventilation, and noise levels.

Work Location: 1241 Main Street, Harrisonburg; facilities, area schools, and/or community settings.

Work Hazards: Minimal hazards associated with general office environment and community-based services.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, regular office hours; some evenings and weekend hours required; additional hours as needed to perform job requirements.

HIPAA Access Level 4: No access to protected health information (PHI except through incidental exposure that may occur.  Staff at Level 4 are not allowed to seek out client PHI and are expected to exercise due precautions to avoid exposure to PHI.  Utilization of information will be in accordance with HIPAA regulations regarding use limitation, disclosure and requests of PHI.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

HRCSB is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact recruitment@hrcsb.org.