Mental Health Facilitator
About The Position
This position has primary responsibility for coordinating services across various programs, including engagement, assessment, Child and Family Team (CFT) formation and implementation, and development of Safety Crises Plan and Strengths Summary. Facilitators provide a broad range of case management services meant to stabilize and reduce involuntary hospitalization and/or placement disruption. When indicated as a need by the youth/adult/family, the Facilitator may provide mental health services such as, individual rehabilitation, collateral intervention, and coaching. He/she acts as a liaison with external agencies and convenes the Child and Family Team. Facilitators take the lead to ensure the team consists of family members, County representatives, the client, and others selected by the family. The Facilitator works to ensure all team members are active participants in the CFT Process. He/She works with family to generate Mission statement and list of underlying needs, while assisting child/family and team to identify and prioritize needs. Collaborates with team members to ensure adherence to program process and principles, as well as, TEAMMATES philosophy of “Whatever It Takes.”
Requirements
- Facilitator I: Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health, Human Services, or a closely related field
- Facilitator II: Master’s degree in Mental Health, Human Services, or a closely related field
- Facilitator I: Two (2) years of mental health experience, including direct service work with high-risk, severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children, adolescents, and families
- Facilitator II: One (1) year of mental health experience, including direct service work with high-risk, severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children, adolescents, and families
- Active California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company eligibility standards
- CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) Certification completed within 30 days of hire
- Statewide Standardized Child and Family Team (CFT) Facilitation Training completed within one (1) year of hire
Responsibilities
- Coordinating services across various programs, including engagement, assessment, Child and Family Team (CFT) formation and implementation, and development of Safety Crises Plan and Strengths Summary.
- Providing a broad range of case management services meant to stabilize and reduce involuntary hospitalization and/or placement disruption.
- Providing mental health services such as, individual rehabilitation, collateral intervention, and coaching, when indicated as a need by the youth/adult/family.
- Acting as a liaison with external agencies and convening the Child and Family Team.
- Ensuring the team consists of family members, County representatives, the client, and others selected by the family.
- Ensuring all team members are active participants in the CFT Process.
- Working with family to generate Mission statement and list of underlying needs.
- Assisting child/family and team to identify and prioritize needs.
- Collaborating with team members to ensure adherence to program process and principles, as well as, TEAMMATES philosophy of “Whatever It Takes.”
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
