Mental Health Coordinator I / Lead Mental Health Specialist
Core
Coordinate and deliver direct behavioral health support, crisis intervention, and daily living assistance to individuals with complex mental health needs, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or cognitive impairments in a residential setting.
Role type
Lead Mental Health Specialist / Senior Behavioral Health Coordinator
Builds
Residential support programs and person-centered care plans
Domain
Behavioral health / Mental health / Intellectual and developmental disabilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, positive behavior support, functional assessment, counseling, conflict resolution, medication support, household management, electronic documentation
Preferred skills
lead experience in residential services, two-year degree in related field
Technologies
Electronic documentation systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate individual finances, activities, healthcare, nutrition, and household management; Assist supervisors with programming consistency and staff communication; Create and manage staff schedules; Support implementation of behavior support and treatment plans; Provide direct hands-on care including personal care and daily living support; Utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies; Maintain accurate documentation and communicate updates to supervisors.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with lead responsibilities