HCBS Unlicensed Behavioral Health Provider

Job Title: HCBS Unlicensed Behavioral Health Provider
Location: Wayne County
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

The HCBS Unlicensed Behavioral Health Provider plays a key role in FLACRA’s mission to provide client-centered services as identified and approved by HARP Care Management and Managed Care Organizations (MCO). This position is responsible for delivering specialized Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) to eligible clients with SUD and/or SMI. Services will be tailored to meet individual needs and adhere to guidelines outlined in the New York State HARP Adult Behavioral Health Home and Community-Based Services Provider Manual.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Unlicensed staff must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent, and 1-3 years of relevant experience working with individuals with SUD disorders and/or SMI or a BA degree.
• Certified Peer Specialist/Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, or equivalently qualified by education in the human services field or a combination of work experience and education, with one year of education substituting for one year of experience.

Major Duties and Responsibilities : The HCBS Unlicensed Behavioral Health Provider is an active member in the FLACRA team and provides services identified and approved through HARP Care Management and Managed Care Organization (MCO) to clients with who meet eligibility criteria for HCBS services.

Under the supervision of the Licensed Program Director the HCBS Unlicensed Behavioral Health Provider will function to provide the following service types:

· Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)

· Habilitation (HAB)

· Family Support and Training (FST)

· Education Support Services (ESS)

· Empowerment Service – Peer Supports (EMP)

· Pre-Vocational Services (PVOC)

Each service type is defined in the New York State: Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) Adult Behavioral Health Home and Community Based Services (BH HCBS) Provider Manual.

Duties

1. Serves as an active member of the client’s treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings.  Team members include but aren’t limited to the care managers/HARP coordinators.
2. Manage individual caseloads, including referrals, intake, prior authorization with insurance providers, input/management of service thresholds, development of individual service plans and care plan reviews/updates as well as discharge/transition planning.  Will additionally complete/coordinate care with referral source for crisis plan.  
3. Provides services as approved by HARP and the MCO as described in the BH HCBS Provider Manual.
4. Serves as role model for clients by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies depending on HCBS service line.
5. Provides case management, resourcing, service collaboration for individual clients as extension of case management services.
6. Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients.
7. Informs supervisor, and other members of treatment team as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients.
8. Participates in required trainings to maintain certification and HCBS requirements.
9. Knowledge of Crisis Intervention and Early Engagement
10. Helps facilitate outreach and encourage engagement in appropriate treatments
11. Provides services in the community which may include client’s homes.
12. Providers transportation services as appropriate.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Other Skills/Knowledge and Experience

1. Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills. 
2. Knowledge of applicable population group and principles/philosophy of recovery.
3. Ability to multi-task, have good problem solving and time management skills and the ability to remain calm in a crisis
4. Strong networking skills
5. Required to participate in an on-call rotation.
6. Must have NY state driver license.

About Us:

Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) is a growing, not-for-profit organization offering behavioral health and substance use treatment services throughout the Finger Lakes Region. Our comprehensive programs include outpatient care, residential services, crisis intervention, vocational support, housing, and youth services. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and supported.

At FLACRA, we embrace a team-oriented culture that values professional growth and collaboration. If you are passionate about supporting individuals through crisis and recovery, we encourage you to apply.