Successful Candidates will have:

1. Establish ongoing relationships with schools, juvenile offices, courts, and Children's Division including Juvenile Office staff, Juvenile and Family Court judges and court staff, Children's Division staff, Local law enforcement, Local school staff (administration, counselors, School Resource Officers, etc.), Local hospital staff, Local children’s, and youth's service agencies.
2. Facilitate access and navigation of behavioral health services for youth and families during a behavioral health crisis (including availability of in-patient and out-patient services).
3. Provide youth and families with education about behavioral health and treatment options.
4. Provide or coordinate trainings on behavioral health issues specific to youth for youth serving organizations.
5. Facilitate new referrals for mental health/substance use services and resolve issues with obtaining treatment (e.g., explain paperwork, explain eligibility requirements, identify availability of different services, address lack of health insurance, etc.
6. Follow-up with both new and existing youth and families to monitor treatment.
7. Work to resolve communication and structural issues regarding children and youth services between schools, juvenile office, courts, law enforcement, and community behavioral health centers.
8. Assist law enforcement in residency and wellness checks as needed/requested.
9. Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

About Swope Health Services:

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we have made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.

Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.

Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree In Mental Health Field or related Field.
2. Bachelor's degree in human services field (Social Work, psychology, nursing, education, criminal justice, recreational therapy, human development and family sciences, counseling, child development, gerontology, sociology, human services, behavioral, science, and rehabilitation counseling.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:

1. Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
2. 401(k) retirement plan with company match
3. Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
4. Flexible Spending Account
5. Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
6. Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day
Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.