Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Children's Institute•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing various case management, advocacy, outreach, home visitation, and event planning activities for children and families in accordance with their specific needs. Plans and prepares age-appropriate, structured, therapeutic, individual and group activities for children within the therapeutic milieu. Schedules and implements the daily program, including small and large group activities, meals/snack time, behavior management strategies, and transportation (if applicable). Implements children’s individualized treatment plans in collaboration with mental health staff. Manages the behavior of children through the use of approved behavioral management interventions; ensures compliance with children’s needs and service plans; documents incidents, intervention and outcome. Establishes a climate of acceptance that supports and respects gender, each child’s individual personality, physical characteristics and traits, culture, language and ethnic characteristics, family structure and developmental needs and behaviors. Closely supervises children at all times to ensure their safety and prevent accidents. Ensures facilities and equipment are maintained in a clean and safe condition and comply with funding and licensing regulations; ensures supplies are adequate and stored properly, and requisitions more as needed. Maintains all required records and files; utilizes EHRS software to document client contact and interactions; submits all reports, including incidents, as scheduled. Communicates regularly with parents; participates in parent conferences; models developmental and therapeutic interactions and communications to help parents manage their child. Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary group to develop and implement the individualized treatment plan including active participation in clinical and staff meetings, conferences, consultations; shares client information and observations; coordinate needs of clients; and make a positive contribution to the group. Ensures professional growth by participating in self-assessment and annual performance review, continuing education, attending trainings, workshops and events within and outside of the agency, asking for feedback on work performance, reading professional literature, and professional memberships. Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

2 years of Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related field required.
Valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.
Intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment.
Proficient in Electronic Health Records System.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Punctual and dependable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Spanish/ English bilingual preferred.
This position may require some travel.

Responsibilities

Providing various case management, advocacy, outreach, home visitation, and event planning activities for children and families.
Planning and preparing age-appropriate, structured, therapeutic, individual and group activities for children.
Scheduling and implementing the daily program, including small and large group activities, meals/snack time, behavior management strategies, and transportation.
Implementing children’s individualized treatment plans in collaboration with mental health staff.
Managing the behavior of children through the use of approved behavioral management interventions.
Ensuring compliance with children’s needs and service plans; documenting incidents, intervention and outcome.
Establishing a climate of acceptance that supports and respects diversity.
Closely supervising children at all times to ensure their safety and prevent accidents.
Ensuring facilities and equipment are maintained in a clean and safe condition and comply with funding and licensing regulations.
Maintaining all required records and files; utilizing EHRS software to document client contact and interactions.
Communicating regularly with parents and participating in parent conferences.
Participating as a member of the multi-disciplinary group to develop and implement the individualized treatment plan.
Ensuring professional growth by participating in continuing education, trainings, and workshops.

Benefits

Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Opportunity for growth & advancement
Professional development & continued training
Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities