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 We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.
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
- Provide mental health services including engagement, assessment and evaluation to clients referred to the Community Services Program.
- Provide case management services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families.
- Act as a liaison with external agencies.
- Function on teams with other clinical & support staff.
- Document and bill for mental health and case management services.
- Complete outcomes information.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Time Off
- Ample vacation and holiday pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle
- On-the-job training
- Access to 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
