Integrated Behavioral Health System (IBHS) Health & Wellness Advocate

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Summary:

The IBHS Non-Clinical Health & Wellness Advocate will support the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) and other Reserve Components by providing behavioral health services as part of the Integrated Behavioral Health System (IBHS). This role involves engaging Service members and families to offer crisis intervention, therapeutic support, case management, and connections to appropriate military, federal, state, and community resources.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Engage Service members and families within NCNG armories and Reserve Component units to provide behavioral health resources.

  
  
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  Ensure compliance with Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations, maintaining client confidentiality and professional ethics.

  
  
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  Document all cases in the IBHS Electronic Medical Record (EMR) via MS Teams Closed Channel.

  
  
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  Stay current on state, military regulations, and IBHS SOPs to align with best practices.

  
  
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  Attend NCNG IBHS Continuous Education Events/Training, including research participation and performance improvement studies.

  
  
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  Assist Service members with consultations and referrals to Military Treatment Facilities (MTF), VA, TRICARE providers, and non-network providers.

  
  

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  Provide behavioral health advocacy and intervention in armories and field locations.

  
  
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  Offer case management services, ensuring Service members receive proper follow-up care.

  
  
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  Ensure proper maintenance of all client records and document case progress.

  
  

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  Monthly: Visit NCNG facilities to communicate available IBHS services.

  
  
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  Quarterly: Conduct Critical Incident Stress Debriefings for requesting units.

  
  
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  As Needed: Provide Psycho-Education Briefings at events such as Yellow Ribbon, Unit Orientations, and Military Funeral Honors.

  
  
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  As Needed: Support commanders and leadership by offering consultation services regarding behavioral health needs and appropriate referrals.

  
  
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  As Needed: Serve as a liaison to external agencies and community resources for enhanced rehabilitation services.

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's or Master's Degree in behavioral health or social science field.

  
  
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  Three (3) years post-graduate experience in a social work setting if a Master's degree is held, with at least one (1) year in a military setting.

  
  
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  Five (5) years post-graduate experience in a social work setting if a Bachelor's degree is held, with at least one (1) year in a military setting.

  
  

Contingent upon the award

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.