Mental Health Specialist - Family Resource Center

Gardner Health Services•San Jose, CA

9d•$69,539 - $71,625•Onsite

About The Position

Gardner Health Services is recruiting for two full-time Mental Health Specialist positions in the Family and Children’s Division of the Behavioral Health Department. The roles are based at the Gardner Health Services Corporate Office in San Jose and assigned to the First 5 program. The Family Resource Center is a First 5-funded community program supporting children, parents, and caregivers in strengthening family competencies related to healthy child development. It offers free resources, educational activities, and parenting workshops for families with children under age six. The ideal candidate has experience providing psychosocial and behavioral services to children, adolescents, and families, along with a commitment to community-based service, attention to detail, and strong documentation skills. English-Spanish bilingual skills are highly preferred. Compensation and position placement depend on relevant experience and education. The position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with up to three years of experience, or an associate degree plus five years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A California clinical license, or progress toward one, is preferred. New hires must obtain a California clinical license within four years of completing postgraduate work.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and up to three years of experience, or an associate degree plus five years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of psychiatric, psychosocial, and behavioral social work counseling principles and related techniques.
Knowledge of community resources in designated areas.
Knowledge of DSM IV.
Ability to apply casework skills effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to secure and record accurate and pertinent social and personal data.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Bilingual/bicultural skills, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are highly preferred.
Possession of, or working toward, hours for a valid California clinical license, such as a Social Work, Marriage or Family, or Child Counselor license.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial and behavioral services to children, adolescents, and their families.
Apply casework skills effectively.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Secure and record accurate and pertinent social and personal data.
Support families through the First 5 Family Resource Center’s community-based resources and programming.