Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist - Marysville

Youth For Change (YFC)•Marysville, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Youth for Change is a nonprofit, public benefit organization licensed by the state of California to provide comprehensive treatment, education, and support services for our community. Our mission statement is “Enhancing the well-being of children, individuals, families and communities” and we have successfully done this for 30 years. Our Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist employees at YFC are truly valued and compensated with: A competitive benefits package including paid medical AND dental for our employees! 13 paid holidays A 401(k), a Roth, AND an agency match as well as profit-sharing after the waiting period! Healthiest You, a virtual option to see a doctor, at no cost to you! Accrued sick and vacation days from date of hire and access to use those days after 60 days of employment! Endless opportunities for training online and in-person A flexible work schedule The stability of an agency that has been successfully working its mission statement for 30 years in Northern California! An Employee Assistance Program and a Trauma-informed work environment Clinical Supervision! We have Clinical Supervisors on staff! Summary The Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) teaches, models, and encourages the use of positive behavioral supports and specific behavioral interventions to assist children with high acuity needs to reduce functional impairment. A Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist provide interventions in homes, community, or other locations depending on client needs.

Requirements

AA Degree in psychology, social work, child development or related field plus 6 years’ experience providing behavioral intervention to children and adolescents with emotional disturbances or intensive needs.
B.A. or B.S. degree in psychology, social work, child development or related field plus 2 year experience working with children and adolescents with emotional disturbances
Ability to foster positive therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and other community program staff to ensure a collaborative approach is used at all times
Experience with skill building and rehabilitative work
Community resource awareness

Responsibilities

Teaches, models, and encourages the use of positive behavioral supports and specific behavioral interventions to assist children with high acuity needs to reduce functional impairment.
Provide interventions in homes, community, or other locations depending on client needs.