Mental Health Coordinator I / Lead Mental Health Specialist
Core
Coordinate and deliver direct behavioral health support, including personal care, daily living assistance, and crisis intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs, intellectual disabilities, or brain injuries.
Role type
Lead Mental Health Specialist / Senior Behavioral Health Coordinator
Builds
Residential support programs and person-centered care plans
Domain
Behavioral health / Mental health services / Residential care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, positive behavior support, functional assessment, medication support, household management, electronic documentation
Preferred skills
Conflict resolution, counseling, assessment, time management
Technologies
Electronic documentation systems
Responsibilities
Provide direct hands-on care and daily living support; Support implementation of behavior support and treatment plans; Coordinate services including finances, healthcare, and vocational support; Assist supervisors with staff scheduling and quality of care; Utilize de-escalation techniques during crisis situations; Maintain accurate documentation and communicate updates to the team.