Mental Health Specialist I
About The Position
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. This position has primary responsibility for mental health services and case management services to children, adolescents. adults and their families. The Mental Health Specialist provides mental health services including engagement, assessment and evaluation, and other services to clients referred to the Community Services Program. Acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & support staff. Documents and bills for mental health and case management services and completes outcomes information. Centers provide outpatient mental health services to children and their families. Working with children of all ages, at home, at school and in the community.
Requirements
- Valid California Driver's License
- Two (2) years’ experience working in the Mental Health Field; OR Sixty (60) semester hours of college course work in child development, psychology or a related field
- Ability to work effectively with clients and caregivers from diverse cultural backgrounds
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Community Resources, especially related to the Mental Health field, is highly desirable to make appropriate linkages
Responsibilities
- Provides mental health services including engagement, assessment and evaluation, and other services to clients referred to the Community Services Program.
- Acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & support staff.
- Documents and bills for mental health and case management services and completes outcomes information.
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family counseling
- Case management
- Rehabilitative/Skill building services
- Medication management and support
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle
- On-the-job training
- Paid CEU opportunities
- Career development programs
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable)
- Employee Recognition & Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
