Job Description
Job Description
Excitement abounds at Heritage Behavioral Health Center!
We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on patient care – regardless of the position they hold.
Why join us?
- We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- We are expanding our primary care, mental health and substance use services to individuals in Central Illinois and beyond and are looking for dedicated staff to meet the needs of our clientele.
- Our salaries have been updated and are competitive at both the state and national levels with wonderful benefits.
- Full-time employees receive 56 paid days off during their 1st year of employment (this includes every other Friday off PAID for your wellness needs). This increases to 61 days the 2nd year and continues to increase with tenure.
- We have expanded our employee insurance benefit offerings and made them more affordable.
At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff’s needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!
We are pleased to present the following position for your consideration :
Overview : Behavioral Health Specialist
Heritage has full-time positions within our group home and supportive living residential programs to provide engagement, support, and skill-building to assist adults in our residential programs. These programs provide a wide array of services for individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. These positions work collaboratively with clients, community providers / organizations, and other Heritage staff. Residential programs operate 24 hours each day and require rotating weekends.
Residential Shifts available include :
1st shift; 7 : 00 a.m. -3 : 00 p.m.2nd shift; 3 : 00 p.m. - 11 : 00 p.m.3rd shift; 11 : 00 p.m. - 7 : 00 a.m.Core Responsibilities Include :
Daily face-to-face contact with clients to provide active listening, support, and encouragementAssist with developing and practicing coping skills to manage mental health, substance use, and / or health-related symptomsAssist clients with learning and practicing skills to live independently, including day-to-day activities such as preparing meals, housekeeping, time management, and budgeting to ensure basic needs are metProvide medication monitoring and medication training to assist clients with learning how to self-administer medications, how to identify symptoms and side effects, and how to communicate concerns to providersCoordination and active participation in the referral and linkage to all healthcare, including primary care, specialty care, testing and treatment for high-risk conditions, mental health, dental, and visionAssistance with maintaining eligible benefits, including Medicaid, Social Security, Link Cards, and other entitlementsAssistance with navigating how to support and assist clients with employment and educationAssistance with developing positive, supportive activities (re-establishing relationships with friends and family members, support groups, wellness activities, or identifying / participating in positive social activities that support recovery)Assistance in engaging and linking individuals to accessing eligible transportation optionsParticipate in a team-based approach to providing treatment, including collaboration with clinicians, nursing, healthcare providers, probation, and other partners invested in the individual’s recoveryAttend clinical staffing(s) to collaborate with providers to coordinate treatment, including counselors, engagement staff, nursing, and clinical leadersDocument in the electronic health record daily on interventions, client’s response, and client’s progress in treatmentKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Ability to be a role model, confidante, caregiver, teacher, and supportAbility to work with individuals with a mental health and / or substance use diagnosisAbility to meet people where they are at in their recovery, be non-judgmental, and have the ability to build rapportAbility to work in a team-based environmentAbility to tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty, and changeAbility to navigate electronic health recordsAbility to work rotating schedule – every other weekend requiredEducation and Experience :
A high school diploma or equivalent;Minimum of 21 years of age;A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance coverage are required.Salary Range : $37,440-$45,760 per year ($18.00 - $22.00 per hour) - dependent on education and experience
Heritage also offers the following with this position :
Generous vacation, sick and personal leaveWELLNESS days - 26 days per year (every other Friday off paid )Paid holidays - 9 in 2025Health Club / Fitness ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramContinuing education opportunitiesTuition assistance programAgency provided life insurance and short-term disability policiesRetirement plans (401k and Roth)Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. (The health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost.)We are a National Health Service Corp site which gives staff access to the National Health Service Corp federal student loan forgiveness program (LCPC, LCSW, MD, APN, RN, CADC, LSW, and LPC individuals). For more information, visit www.hrsa.gov.