Mental Health Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field, such as psychology, sociology, counseling, or social work.
• Commitment to culturally sensitive and culturally humble services relevant to each colleague.
• Strong commitment to recovery principles and to facilitating consumer participation in treatment and service planning and provision.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for treating mental health and co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team with a positive and creative attitude.
• Ability to work independently and remain organized and efficient.
• Superior ethics and interpersonal boundaries, supported by related professional references.
• Ability to perform the listed physical requirements, including driving, sitting, standing, light lifting, bending, reaching, and operating standard office equipment.
• Successfully pass the Background Information Disclosure process and applicable background and criminal checks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a related behavioral health field.
• Experience in community-based mental health and substance abuse assessment, case management, treatment planning, and crisis resolution.
• Experience using evidence-based practices in mental health and substance abuse.
• Bilingual and/or bicultural ability, particularly Spanish, Hmong, or Cambodian.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate initial assessments of mental health and alcohol and other drug use issues in a culturally sensitive, recovery-oriented, and trauma-sensitive manner.
• Provide telephone screening, assessment, intervention, counseling, referrals, and follow-up for people experiencing mental health emergencies.
• Provide clinical services with program staff, including outreach, assessment, treatment planning, referrals, and case management.
• Complete accurate clinical records in a timely manner, including intakes, assessments, treatment plans and updates, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and other program activities as requested.
• Participate in JMHC committees, trainings, and activities as directed or approved.
• Work rotating shifts as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support 24/7/365 program operations.