ENTRY LEVEL Community Resource Specialist
Mental Health Resource Center
- Jacksonville, Florida
- 7 days ago
Highlights
Outpatient services include medication management, care coordination, case management, intensive case management team services, counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, an adult therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, mental health court, multidisciplinary forensic teams (MFT), jail-based diversion services, a Co-Responder Program with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Link-to-Life suicide prevention program, and services that assist individuals in obtaining benefits such as Social Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, Medicaid, food stamps, and housing. Company Overview Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | http://www.mhrcflorida.com/home.html |
Description
Benefits/Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 403b
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
Company Overview
Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.
Job Summary
The Community Resource Specialist provides hands-on, face-to-face assistance to adults served at MHRC's South Comprehensive Services Center (CSC). The role helps individuals identify and access entitlement programs and community resources, such as Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), Social Security benefits, and housing. The Community Resource Specialist serves individuals who walk in to the CSC and individuals referred by the System of Care (SOC) Navigator. All services follow Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) principles and use person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approaches.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the entitlement and community resource needs of individuals who walk in to the CSC or are referred by the SOC Navigator.
- Provides direct assistance with resource identification, entitlement applications, and connection to available services, using a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach.
- Assists individuals with navigating the State ACCESS system and gathering required documents to complete entitlement applications.
- Refers eligible individuals to SOAR processors for Social Security application assistance.
- Tracks pending entitlement applications, conducts follow-up, and reports outcomes to the SOC Navigator for individuals referred by SOC.
- Refers walk-in individuals who need behavioral health services, other program referrals, or follow-up after leaving the CSC to the SOC Navigator. Shares resources provided, actions taken, and outstanding needs so the SOC Navigator can close the loop.
- Maintains and updates the Community Resources shared folder, including housing, childcare, food banks, and peer and recovery supports. Keeps contact information, eligibility requirements, and application processes accurate, and adds resources identified by SOC Navigators and other staff.
- Develops a monthly calendar of free and low-cost events in the Jacksonville area.
- Communicates additional service needs to the CSC team and SOC Navigator.
- Provides back-up support for Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) discharge linkage when assigned.
- Maintains timely, accurate, and confidential documentation of assistance, applications, referrals, and follow-up in the EHR and designated tracking tools.
Qualifications
- High School diploma and six months of experience working in human services, healthcare, socialservices, or a behavioral health setting required.
- Bachelor’s degree in mental health or human services related field preferred.
- Must demonstrate in the RBHS/MHRC Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Patient Information System within three months of employment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook and use of the Internet required.
- Requires interactions with individuals who may have a mental illness; interactions may take place in an office setting, emergency services, or locked inpatient unit.
- Must exercise judgment required of position. This includes, but is not limited to, managing work tasks independently, recognizing life threatening situations, safety risks, abuse, neglect, or other emergencies and responding appropriately.
- Must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including individuals served, their families and support systems, community resource providers, and other department professionals.
Position DetailsThis position is a Full Time Days position: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Mental Health Resource Center and Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems. We offer a variety of opportunities in the behavioral health and social services fields. We have locations in Jacksonville and throughout Florida. Employees work together and support one another in a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere that encourages professional growth. We offer an ideal workplace for individuals dedicated to providing care and services that reflect our core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence.
Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community. Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services and inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults. Outpatient services include medication management, care coordination, case management, intensive case management team services, counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, an adult therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, mental health court, multidisciplinary forensic teams (MFT), jail-based diversion services, a Co-Responder Program with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Link-to-Life suicide prevention program, and services that assist individuals in obtaining benefits such as Social Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, Medicaid, food stamps, and housing. In addition, UF Health Jacksonville contracts with MHRC to manage the hospital’s adult inpatient psychiatric unit.
MHRC also operates eight Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven, as well as a FACT Lite program providing Linking, Advocating, Treating, Transitioning, Empowering & Recovery Support (LATTERS) services in Jacksonville. The two FACT teams located in Jacksonville serve residents of Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties.
Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center encourage all applicants to take advantage of opportunities for hire, and if internal applicants, transfers, promotions, and advancement, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. RBHS and MHRC are Equal Opportunity Employers and Drug Free Workplaces.Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
About Company
Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems
RBHS functions as a management services organization, providing centralized administrative, finance and accounting, human resources, information technology and quality improvement services to MHRC. Through its administrative function, RBHS coordinates the programs and services of MHRC to create an integrated, high quality service delivery system.
Mental Health Resource Center
Founded in Jacksonville in May 1977, Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community. Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services; inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults; and numerous outpatient services, including medication management, case management, counseling, supported housing, psychosocial rehabilitation, two programs for the homeless, a therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, forensic services, in-jail services, and nine Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Naples, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven.
Since 1989, MHRC’s programs have been fully accredited by The Joint Commission. Inpatient services are licensed by the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration. MHRC is a certified agency of United Way of Northeast Florida.
MHRC accepts and directly bills most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans. Individuals who do not have health insurance and cannot afford our standard rates may be eligible for a reduced fee, depending on their income and number of household members. Some MHRC programs are funded in part by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and its managing entities, LSF Health Systems, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, and Central Florida Cares Health System; the federal government; and the City of Jacksonville.
Mission
MHRC helps people improve their well-being and achieve their goals by providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare and social services.
Vision
We view MHRC as a leader in the behavioral health and social services field, and we will continuously strive to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness. Our services will be provided in the most appropriate, least restrictive setting and in the most cost-effective manner utilizing caring, professional staff.
Values
At MHRC, the core values reflect what is important to our organization. These values guide our decisions and actions as we provide services, communicate with one another, and develop relationships within the community:
Integrity
We believe in ethical conduct, including honesty, fairness, and sound decision-making.
Compassion
We listen to others openly and respectfully, respond with sensitivity and understanding, and work every day to improve the lives of people in need.
Excellence
We continuously improve our communication, knowledge, and skills to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.