Benefit Specialist Job Locations US-AL-Mobile Posted Date 10 hours ago(9/3/2025 2:18 PM) Job ID 2025-25176 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site Adult Outpatient Services - Mobile/Gordon Smith Category Bachelor Level, Behavioral Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Responsibilities

Cinical Responsibilities

Assess consumers’ financial resources to determine the need to apply for benefits Assist consumers in completing applications to secure benefits Assist consumers in obtaining documentation required for applications to Social Security Administration Advocate on behalf of consumers with the Social Security Administration office Effectively utilize the SOAR system Track consumers’ statuses that have applied for benefits Ensure the Finance and Accounting department and treatment team is notified when benefits are obtained Demonstrate the ability to assess the consumers’ needs utilizing the SUN-R Identify goals and plans for appropriate services Provide appropriate linkage to community resources

Supervision and consultation

Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement Actively works to enhance case management skills

Clinical record keeping

Documents in a timely fashion per Alta Pointe policy Documents using Avatar appropriately Documents in SOAR system in a timely manner Documents appropriate, complete, and comprehensive SUN-R assessments Documents measurable and specific goals in the individualized service plan Documents in clear and concise manner types of consumer problems, ISP goals addressed and services provided Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals Documents legibly

Case load management

Effectively manages caseload based on consumers’ needs Meets AltaPointe productivity standards

 

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in a mental health discipline

Certification of case management training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation post hire

Ability to stay organized and multi-task a varying workload