CPST Specialist

Summary:The CPST Specialist provides support to adults with serious mental health concerns to help them improve their functioning within their communities. The CPST Specialist is responsible for:Coaching clients in social awareness and skill development;Improving relationships with family and friends;Providing opportunities for community integration;Learning skills to manage symptoms and improve daily living;Preparing for educational and vocational opportunities.Responsibilities:Assists in conducting screenings and assessments of clients through the person-centered treatment planning process.Assists clients to identify strategies or treatment options associated with their behavioral health disorder which interfere with their daily living and community integration.Provides supportive counseling solution-focused interventions with the individual to assist with social, interpersonal, self-care, daily living, and independent living skills to restore stability and support functional gains.Assists clients and family members with identifying strengths, needs, resources, and developing goals and objectives.Assists clients in developing coping strategies that ameliorate targeted symptoms.Provides individual and group interventions as identified in the treatment plan.Prepares treatment plans for assigned clients including medication management components as necessary.Assists clients in gaining skills to increase independence including transportation, money management, and self-help domestic skills.Communicates with other providers for internal and external care coordination.Supports clients in managing chronic medical conditions and accessing medical care.Maintains knowledge of available providers and resources in the community.Participates in supervision and team conferencing.Maintains detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in health records.Enhances and maintains professional expertise through educational activities and trainings.Meets requirements for client contact time according to treatment plan.Follows agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentiality.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualification Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a human service field such as psychology, social work, education, or rehabilitation.At least 2 years experience working in a behavioral health or human service setting.Necessary Special Requirements:Knowledge of human development and family systems issues.Understanding of mental health and substance use diagnoses.Knowledge of community resources for clients and families with behavioral health disorders.Advocacy and coaching skills.Valid driver's license and use of vehicle to perform job functions.Automobile liability insurance coverage for vehicle being used.Ability to work collaboratively as a team to coordinate care for clients with intensive behavioral health needs.Supervisory Responsibility:

NoneLifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Location:

Gateway Healthcare Inc. USA:RI:PawtucketWork Type:

Full TimeShift:

Shift 1Union:

Non-Union

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