Mental Health Worker II - NPS

CASA PACIFICA CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY•Camarillo, CA

7d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

For 30 years, Casa Pacifica has been helping at-risk children, their families, and young adults thrive. As the largest non-profit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, Casa Pacifica specializes in treating children and young adults who struggle with complex mental health challenges such as emotional dysregulation, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. Our multi-disciplinary staff of highly trained clinicians, psychologists, educators, therapists and mental health workers provide exceptional, evidence-based care to help our youth overcome a wide array of mental health challenges. Casa Pacifica’s Camarillo, Goleta, and Santa Maria offices work with more than 2,000 at-risk children, families, and young adults annually in outpatient, residential, home, and community-based settings. Our main Camarillo campus, located on 25 acres of beautiful park-like grounds, provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment for youth to overcome challenges, to find hope, and to heal. We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Completed and cleared Live Scan, criminal statement, health screening.
Cleared TB test.
Complete mandatory reporting requirements for Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) during pre-service orientation and periodically thereafter
Valid driver’s license – required for transportation youth.
You must immediately report to supervisor and Human Resources any changes that occur on your driving record.
Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree; (social work, sociology and psychology).
Have a valid Child Development Training Permit; Vocational Training Certificate; or completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood education and have at least 100 hours of experience working with young people.
Previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic center for 1 year, and/or prior experience working with severely emotionally disabled children and adolescents.
Training in Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Relational Repair models will be helpful.
Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice system as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver or other relevant experience as determined by the department.
A minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience providing direct care experience in a mental health setting and/or support services to mental health clients and their families OR Possesses a bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field (Social-Behavioral Sciences including psychology, social work, or sociology) AND A minimum of six (6) months of full-time experience providing direct care experience in a mental health setting and/or support services to mental health clients and their families.
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Bilingual, helpful.
Candidate must have strong documentations skills, familiar with Avatar and Microsoft Word programs; Good understanding of child and adolescent development, behavior management, group process and basic understanding of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Must have aptitude to work with Emotionally Disabled children and adolescents in a school and residential setting.
Valid California Driver's License with excellent driving record.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports, mental health progress notes.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to identify, gather data, and use problem solving skills with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to utilize strong time management strategies to ensure organization and manage time with paperwork, client interaction, and meeting/trainings.
Basic Word Processing skills to write progress notes and reports.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
Training in Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Relational Repair models

Responsibilities

Supervise and care for adolescents individually and in groups, including during non-classroom times and off-campus activities.
Maintain discipline, set behavioral limits, and implement approved interventions when necessary.
Escort students to activities and assure safety at all times.
Support instructional teams by presenting subject matter through varied methods and assisting with student engagement.
Tutor individuals, assist with group work, and address individual learning needs.
Help students with sensory-motor, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Encourage motivation, reinforce learning, and provide ongoing feedback.
Coordinate efforts with classroom teachers and attend relevant meetings (e.g., goal-setting, problem-solving).
Communicate with parents regarding student progress, under teacher guidance.
Work with supervisors on program and client development.
Maintain and prepare records, classroom notes, reports, and incident documentation.
Review and understand individualized educational treatment plans.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students, staff, and organizational matters.
Record progress notes, communication logs, incident reports, and billing documentation accurately and on time.
Assist with the care and maintenance of educational materials and classroom equipment.
Teach students respect for personal and organizational property.
Participate in staff training programs.
Perform other assigned duties as needed to support educational and behavioral programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits package
401k auto enrollment at 3% with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
9 paid holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
Excellent Training opportunities – including opportunities for CEUs
Education/Tuition Assistance programs
Group Discount Pet Insurance
Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7, 365 days a year
4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e., Stress, Anxiety, Depression
Life transitions
Grief and Loss
Divorce
Conflict Resolution
Substance Abuse
Work-Life Counseling
Free Legal and Financial Consultations
Identity Theft Recovery Services