Mental Health Associate

Overview: Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Mental Health Associate Hours: 40hrs Shift: Evening shift with weekend and holiday rotation; 2:00pm - 10:30pm and 1:00pm - 9:30pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package** Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Manager, Behavioral Health, work as a member of the behavioral health team to expand organizational support for equitable and accessible health management of behavioral health (BH), substance use disorders, and social determinants of health (SDOH). Provide culturally appropriate health education and utilize critical thinking to navigate systems. Facilitate the coordination of care and community resources to meet the patient's plan of care. Work in a team-based role and participate in team activities. Promote patient autonomy, address barriers to support treatment recommendations and optimal disposition planning for patients with a range of behavioral health, social, and medical concerns. Qualifications: Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus the completion of additional courses/training in community health work or behavioral health is required. Bachelors degree preferred. Culturally competent with solid knowledge of the communities being served. Demonstrated ability to perform as part of a multidisciplinary team. Must have basic competency with documentation and computer skills. Community Health Worker and/or Recovery Coach certification preferred, as is experience with EMR in medical settings, and Bilingual skills. Community Health Worker and/or Recovery Coach certificate preferred. Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired. Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range: USD $22.06 - USD $37.09 /Hr.