Behavioral Health Advocate

Job Description: Behavioral Health Advocate

Non-Exempt

Salary: $50,000/Year

Scope of Position: The Behavioral Health Advocate (BHA) is responsible for the assessment and intervention of program participants who have identified behavioral health concerns as being a barrier to reaching their full potential. As a BHA, you will assist in providing brief therapeutic interventions and referring to long-term external supportive services when applicable.

Essential Functions:

• Assess and build therapeutic relationships with participants to assist with client-centered interventions aimed at reducing barriers
• Provide holistic individualized supportive services to assist in client’s professional and personal developmental

needs and opportunities

• Provide individual coaching, psychoeducation, and facilitating groups when applicable
• Identify beneficial community resources for participants and coordinate external referrals when appropriate
• Uphold confidentiality standards with all client interactions, in accordance with your advanced degree and/or licensing board
• Maintain organized, confidential, and well documented participant case notes in accordance with program standards, and with ethical consideration for your licensure board
• Other opportunities as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Counseling Education or related field, with 2-3 years of clinical experience
• Firm grasp of ethical expectations and the ability to maintain ethical standards without onsite supervision
• Experience with counseling individuals and families
• Ability to prioritize tasks and great documentation skills
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license and automobile required

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.