Overview Mental Health Professional, The Living RoomDo you want to help others and make a difference? Heritage has created a team to provide support and guidance to individuals seeking a wide range of needs from our Living Room program. The program is open 24 hours, 7 days per week, and we are hiring for all three shifts!Core Responsibilities Empower individuals to set recovery goals and take ownership of their recovery through a community that promotes personal growth, empowerment, responsibility, and independenceAdvocate and collaborate with participants treatment teamProvide a supportive response to individuals needing support, assistance, or referral and linkageScreen for suicide and homicide riskAssist individuals in identifying, applying, and accessing community resourcesRefer and link to a wide array of community and agency resources including mental health, substance use, healthcare, budgeting, housing, education, employment, and social supportAssist individuals in creating a wellness toolbox, developing a daily plan, identifying stressors and early warning signs, creating an action plan when stressors increase, and developing a crisis planParticipate in a team-based approach to providing treatment in collaboration with clinical teams, healthcare providers, community organizations, and other partners invested in an individual's recoveryProvide short-term case management or counselingKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work with individuals with a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis in a kind, caring and supportive approach that instills hopeAbility to rapport quickly with individuals seeking helpAbility to work in a team-based environmentAbility to be flexible to help anyone, anywhere, and anytimeEducation and Experience Experience working with individuals with a mental health or substance use diagnosis is preferredBachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, or similar human services field, with the ability to function as a Mental Health Professional, is highly recommendedMinimum high school diploma or equivalent, plus five years of experience in a social service setting is requiredValid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of current insurance are requiredSalary Range Salary: High School Degree or GED + 5 years experience: $23.00/hour + every other Friday off paid wellness dayHeritage also offers the following with this position Generous vacation, sick and personal leaveWellness Day - every other Friday off paid wellness dayHealth Club/Fitness ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramContinuing education opportunitiesTuition assistance programAgency provided life insurance and short-term disability policiesRetirement plans (401k and Roth)Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. The health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost.Access to National Health Service Corps federal student loan forgiveness program (LCPC, LCSW, MD, APN, RN, CADC, LSW, and LPC) for more information, visit www.hrsa.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr