A Spanish version of this position is available upon request
La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida

BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly expanding team!

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Your role at BHSN:

As a Community Liaison, you will be stationed at Washington County Department of Social Services. You will partner with DSS to provide assessment and referral to treatment for clients with substance use issues.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like:

• Documents all services in accordance with Federal/State regulations and BHSN policies/procedures
• Coordinates services with chemical dependency treatment for clients, including monitoring progress and tracking attendance
• Accompanies Child Protective Services and Preventative caseworkers on home visits to identified families to screen and provide consultation
• Supports clients with case management needs including, but not limited to linkage to other services and care coordination
• Develops, implements and monitors Plan of Safe Care for any infant identified at birth as being affected by substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid NYS Educational Department CASAC-T certification or time spent working in mental health/substance use fields
• Experience in or knowledge of addiction/chemical dependency field preferred
• Valid NYS driver’s license, acceptable to insurance carrier, for required local travel
• CPR certification required within 60 days of employment

BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.