Mental Health Facilitator

Stars Behavioral Health Group•Lancaster, CA

7d•$26 - $28•Onsite

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

Master's degree in a Mental Health, Human Services, or closely related field (Facilitator II)
Bachelor's degree in Mental Health, Human Services, or closely related field (Facilitator I)
One (1) year of experience in a mental health field, and direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and families; experience with high-risk children and families (Facilitator II)
Two (2) years of experience in a mental health field, and direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and families; experience with high-risk children and families (Facilitator I)
Valid California Driver’s License and maintenance of a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy
CANS Certification within 30-days of hire
Completion of Statewide Standardized Child and Family Team (CFT) Facilitation Training within one (1) year of hire
Spanish Speaking Required

Nice To Haves

Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable)

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.”