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Client Support Specialist/ CSS/ BHT

Defining Wellness Centers LLC -
Brandon, MS

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Job Details

Full-time
11 days ago

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driving
Clinical information systems

Full Job Description

This position works best for people with Addiction Experience or first hand knowledge of addiction or education geared toward counseling, mental health or behavioral health, or social work fields.

Full-time nights position for transition/sober house living. Client Support Specialist needed for sober living houses management. Good driving record is required with this position.

Brandon, MS

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Jackson, MS -Sober Living House

Description

Individuals with a back ground or interest as a Behavioral Health Tech or Peer Support Specialist are generally good fits for our Client Support Specialist (CSS) positions.

Defining Wellness Center in Brandon MS has needs for Client Support Specialist for all shifts. These are direct, hands on positions that deal with clients being served in our inpatient treatment facility. The CSS must have a compassion for assisting others through their rode to recovery. The CSS position requires a strong ethic and desire to help others. Prior experience dealing with addiction or having seen the effects of it on others is beneficial with this position.

We strongly encourage those in recovery with lived experience for around a year of sobriety are highly encouraged to apply. This is also great hands on experience for those interested in pursuing degrees in counseling and related education.

We have a need for 3p to 11p CSS staff at present as well as 11p to 7a. All interested parties are encouraged to apply.

Core Competencies

Skills

Teamwork: collaborates well with other employees and works effectively in team-based environments.

Integrity & Ethics: demonstrates ethical behavior, such as honesty and strong moral principles; avoids conflicts of interest.

Service Excellence: strives to provide excellent service to internal and/or external customers by meeting and managing customer expectations.

Driving of clients may be involved in this position, a good driving records free of accidents and tickets will be given preference on hiring.

Knowledge

Quality: accurate, organized and thorough. Applies principles of continuous improvement.

Safety: demonstrates commitment to working in a safe, prudent manner with complete regard for individual safety.

Confidentiality: maintains the highest degree of confidentiality with working knowledge of HIPAA laws.

Policy Compliance: adheres to company policy and procedure and applicable Joint Commission standards.

Position Specific Competencies

Skills

Ability to maintain accountability, meet deadlines, and follow-through on tasks.

Exemplary ability to make sound decisions in crisis or demanding situations.

Must have high level of interpersonal skills, as position continually requires demonstrated professionalism, tact and diplomacy.

Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with clients, their families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.

Knowledge

Must have a clear understanding of recovery and addiction

Must be able to utilize EMR system

Understanding of Trauma Informed Principles when interacting with clients and staff

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans and carries out individual client support services.

Maintains accurate and complete records for each assigned client.

Engages in on-site recreational activities (i.e. pickleball, AA meetings, games) with clients during non-therapeutic hours

Attend meetings and trainings as needed

Ensures that all client guidelines are being followed

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and be ambulatory without assistance

Must complete required documentation in a thorough and timely manner.

Responsible for doing luggage and room contraband searches as requested and report findings to CSS supervisor and Nurse on duty

Reports client interactions to appropriate team members

Support cleaning staff as needed

Performs other duties as assigned.

Driving of clients to various locations and needs may be needed with this position.

Requirements

Education

High School Degree, or equivalent.

Experience

Preferably one year of experience working in the behavioral health field.

If self identifying as in recovery, must have a minimum of twelve months of sustained recovery

Licensure/registration/certification

Peer Support Specialist or CCAR Recovery Coach certification preferred

Drivers license is preferred with this position.

About Defining Wellness Centers LLC

We are an substance abuse treatment facility with both in-patient and out-patient treatment options, detox, and numerous treatment options for adults located in the Brandon and Ridgeland Mississippi areas.

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