Job Information
Merakey Pennsylvania Community Liaison in Colmar, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 5001044689506 Requisition Number 92784
City Colmar
Shift 1st Shift - no week-ends
External Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Community Liaison t to join our team in our Colmar, PA location. Earn $48,000-$50,70/year based on education and experience.
Position Details The general goal of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Community Liaison function is to reduce stigma associated with behavioral health challenges and diagnoses through facilitation of mental health first aid trainings in the community and provide outreach education that recovery from mental health and substance use disorders is possible through available treatment services. The position will provide education and training in the region regarding behavioral health-how to recognize behavioral health disorders in oneself or others and to increase public awareness of the availability of behavioral health treatment resources and how to access them. In light of the fact that only a fraction of those who experience behavioral health disorders receive any form of treatment, the specific goal is to increase the numbers of individuals with behavioral health disorders living in the region service area who seek and receive treatment. * Support mental health promotion in the community through providing and facilitating Mental Health First Aid trainings; * Develop a community resource guide and maintain its accuracy; * Maintain accurate record of trainings and outreach education provided and track progress of grant outcomes; * Function as a Merakey's liaison to community partners and organizations (e.g., town hall meetings, social service agencies, hospitals, recovery homes, community events, faith-based organizations, NAMI, Parents Involved Network, etc.) around behavioral health needs, resources, and initiatives; * Coordinate and support behavioral health promotion initiatives in the community including but not limited to Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings, Naloxone trainings, education about behavioral health disorders and treatment. * Resource and point of contact for internal and external programs to provide information on community resources. * Provide/coordinate outreach and educational presentations on behavioral health to local community organizations, nonprofits, schools, etc. * Participate in local health fairs and other community venues focused on health issues. * Other duties as assigned. Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! DailyPay Work/Life Balance Flexible Schedules Cell Phone Discount Plans Employee Referral Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement Care.com Membership About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Position Type Full-Time
State PA
Work Schedule M-F 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field required. A Master's degree is preferred * Experience working in mental health, addiction and recovery services, and to possess teaching skills or related training experience is preferred.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability st tus. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.