SOAR Behavioral Health Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Mecklenburg BHUC - Charlotte, NC 28205Company Mission/ statement: Our mission is to inspire and empower people to seek and maintain recovery and health. Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. is a mission driven, comprehensive community provider of culturally sensitive mental health and substance abuse services. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Health Spending Account Company-Paid Life Insurance Short Term Disability 401(k) Paid Holidays Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Employee Assistant Program Referral Bonus Opportunities Extensive Internal Training Program Pay Scale: Pay is based off education, experience, and certification level. Levels are; Peer Support/Para Professional: $16-$17/hr. AP:$17-$20/hr. QP:$23.08-$24.04/hr.  Available Shifts: 8am-8pm and 8pm-8am.  Summary: Responsible for providing support and care to meet the physical and psychological needs of consumers through providing direct and indirect care. BHUC is a 24-hour behavioral health urgent care service.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work with referral sources and community partners to identify applicants through team meetings, outreach, and referrals. Complete interviews with individuals to gather information to complete SSI/SSDI applications Gather medical records and other information to complete SSI/SSDI applications Write SOAR Medical Summary Reports for individual applications Accompany individuals to appointments at the Social Security Administration Coordinate visits to medical doctors, psychiatrists, and other specialists to obtain evidence for the application Coordinate case management services with partners and help with providing case management services to individuals when needed. Assist the team with administrative tasks as needed.   Special Attributes:  Strong interpersonal skills and belief in consumer’s ability to recover. Minimal supervision regarding use of time, able to prioritize work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and clients/families. Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. A desire to work with individuals with severe mental illness and substance abuse issues.   Education and/or Experience: Tech I: Para Professional services are delivered by staff who have the life experience of being diagnosed with a serious mental illness or substance addiction problem, and are currently in recovery, stable, and living without relapses. The Paraprofessional has a high school diploma, or GED and at least five years of life experience with a serious mental illness or substance addiction. Peer Support - Requires Peer Support Certification. AP - requires high school diploma and at least one year of appropriate experience. Or Bachelor’s degree in the field with no experience. Tech II: QP- requires bachelor's degree in social work, Counseling or another Human Services field. Qualified Professional (QP) required.   Qualifications