Mental Health Specialist or Rehab. Specialist - Intake Program
About The Position
Gardner Health Services is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Mental Health Specialist or Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist positions. These are full-time, 40 hour/week positions in the Intake Program in Gardner's Behavioral Health Department. These positions are based out of the Corporate Offices located at 160 E Virginia St, San Jose, CA 95112. Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Mental Health Specialist/Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHS/MHRS) in the Intake Program is responsible for providing timely, client-centered intake services for individuals seeking Specialty Behavioral Health (SBH) services. This position serves as the primary entry point into care, engaging referrals, conducting comprehensive intake assessments, and coordinating appropriate service linkage. The MHS/MHRS works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely access to care, continuity of services, and a welcoming, culturally responsive experience for all clients, particularly those from underserved communities.
Requirements
- MHS- BA degree and at least three (3) years of experience and/or AA degree plus five (5) years of relevant experience.
- MHRS- BA degree plus four (4) years relevant experience and/or AA degree plus six (6) years’ experience and obtain a mental health rehabilitation specialist counselor certification from the County of Santa Clara.
- If selected, other documents and certifications may be required as part of the hiring and credentialing process.
Responsibilities
- Providing timely, client-centered intake services for individuals seeking Specialty Behavioral Health (SBH) services.
- Engaging referrals.
- Conducting comprehensive intake assessments.
- Coordinating appropriate service linkage.
- Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely access to care, continuity of services, and a welcoming, culturally responsive experience for all clients, particularly those from underserved communities.
Benefits
- Market competitive salaries
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(K) profit sharing contributions
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Annual education reimbursement
- Generous paid time off and holiday leave bank
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
