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Work Incentive Coordinator
Lakes Region Mental Health Center (LRMHC) is the community mental health center serving Belknap and southern Grafton Counties. We provide services to 24 surrounding towns, and nearly 4,000 patients each year. A non-profit, private corporation founded in 1966, Lakes Region Mental Health Center is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors dedicated to our mission. We provide integrated mental and physical health care to children, adults, elders and their families who are living with – and recovering from- mental illness and/or emotional distress. Our dedicated professionals provide the highest quality of healthcare and collaborate with many other organizations in the region to improve access to care and meet the mental health needs of the community. By working in partnership with other health care providers, hospitals, law enforcement, corrections, courts, school districts, social workers and public health officials, we are able to provide a continuum of care for our patients and improve the quality of life in the Lakes Region.
The Work Incentives Coordinator (WIC) provides work incentives planning and assistance to patients who receive Social Security Disability Benefits. The WIC is responsible for counseling and educating patients about how employment will affect their current benefits (which may include public and private health insurance, federal, state, and/or local benefits received) so that individuals may make informed choices towards employment and self-sufficiency.
The individual must possess the knowledge, skills and ability noted below or be able to explain and demonstrate how the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities. Must also posses the necessary physical capacities, with or without the aid of mechanical devices or other forms of accommodation, to safely perform the primary functions of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in mental health counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, counseling or another related field as specified in He-M426-11 and He-M426-13.
Experience: Two to three years’ experience in mental health, vocational rehabilitation and employment related benefits. Knowledge of Quality Improvement concepts a plus.
Licensure/Certification: Must be able to become certified in Work Incentives Planning and Assistance. Must possess a valid NH driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Generally works Monday through Friday with occasional requirements to cover emergencies after hours.
Under the direction of their supervisor, and within the center’s program policies and procedures, performs the following functions:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS WITHIN ASSIGNED PROGRAM:
Visit www.lrmhc.org/careers to apply!!
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