Mental Health Specialist
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the assigned Supervisor, the Mental Health Specialist has responsibility for providing support services to individuals and families as identified in the designated program and/or individualized plan. Services may include: providing referrals, advocacy and support to individuals and families (clients), linkage and case management services, support groups, educational services and support, transportation, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions and management, etc. The role requires the ability to effectively engage and develop relationships with appropriate boundaries with assigned clients, and to effectively manage a flexible community-based schedule. The Mental Health Specialist must complete all required documentation according to Agency and program standards within required time constraints and be an active member of assigned treatment teams. If applicable, the role must meet Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelors degree in a behavioral science (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work).
- Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance and clean driving record.
- Must be physically and mentally fit.
- Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.
- Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
- Must be flexible to work a varying schedule according to operational needs.
- Must be able to work in an office or outdoor environment including standing, walking, and running, sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds and up to 10 pounds frequently.
- Must be physically able to perform Pro-Act Restraint Techniques, CPR and First Aid as trained.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle for traveling up to 100 miles driving distance.
Nice To Haves
- Two years' experience working with children, youth and/or families preferred.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides individual and family support services in accordance with the individualized plans.
- Provides referrals, advocacy and support to individuals and families (clients).
- Provides linkage and case management services.
- Facilitates support groups.
- Provides educational services and support.
- Assists with transportation, home management, and recreational activities.
- Provides behavioral interventions and management.
- Effectively engages and develops relationships with appropriate boundaries with assigned clients.
- Effectively manages a flexible community based schedule.
- Completes all required documentation according to Agency and program standards within required time constraints.
- Is an active member of assigned treatment teams.
- Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.
Benefits
- Low cost Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance plan for employee and family
- 8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay
- Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
- 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Verizon Wireless Discount
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Flexible Community-Based Schedules
- Reimbursements for license registration fees, CEUs, travel, internet/cell phone usage and more.
- Employees can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
