Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

McKinley Children's Center•Hemet, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

McKinley is seeking a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist who is passionate about supporting children and families. This role is crucial in coordinating treatment and delivering mental health services, aligning with McKinley's mission and H.U.M.A.N. values (Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing). The specialist will provide therapeutic support and play a vital role within the treatment team.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience in a mental health setting as a specialist in the fields of physical restoration, social adjustment or vocational adjustment.
Up to 2 years of graduate professional education may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year to year basis.
Up to 2 years of post associate arts clinical experience may be substituted for the required educational experience in addition to the requirement of four years’ experience in a mental health setting (source: Title 9, Division 1, Section 630).
Google suites; Microsoft Office; general keyboarding skills.
Ability to learn and use mental health software (EXYM).
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
Must have the ability to commute to various sites including off-campus and have the ability to physically restrain children if needed.
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Responsibilities

Deliver mental health services within their scope of practice.
In consultation with the treatment team and clinical supervisor, use independent judgment and discretion in identifying mental health needs, creating appropriate intervention strategies and self-initiating treatment interventions.
Conduct case consultations and assist in the client’s coordinator of care.
In consultation with the treatment team and clinical supervisor, assess the effectiveness of services and change service delivery as needed.
Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
Develop an understanding of the McKinley treatment model.
Create and facilitate group mental health activities based upon assessments of group mental health needs.
Adhere to mental health requirements regarding activities, structure, and documentation.
Work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement mental health services.
Monitor at-risk behaviors and intervene appropriately.
Communicate appropriately and professionally with all employees, children, families and other individuals.
Attend all required orientation classes, training sessions, and meetings as assigned.
Complete all required documentation including daily notes and rosters in a legible, professional manner consistent with the guidelines set forth by federal and state laws and regulatory agencies.
Conduct all interactions with children and families with respect; mindful of treatment plans with extra attention to specialized plans.
Assist in the orientation and training of new employees.
Participate in the agency’s Quality Improvement plan as assigned.
Other related duties as assigned.