Peer Partner I

Pacific Clinics; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 36,327; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) Employer Match up to 4%

Competitive Time Off Plans

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Mountain View seeks a Family Specialist I to provide direct services to youth and families. The role involves developing individualized interventions, documenting compliance with regulations, and building relationships with clients. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience working with children. This is a full-time position offering a competitive hourly rate between $21.00 to $26.37, along with comprehensive benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

• 1 year working with children is preferred.
• Language skills in another language are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services to youth and families.
• Documents productivity and adherence to MediCal regulations.
• Develops individualized, strength-based interventions.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Documents Clearly and Accurately

Encouraging Customer Focus

Learning on the Fly

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA/BS in a related field preferred

Job description

Family Specialist I at Pacific Clinics

Apply for the Family Specialist I role at Pacific Clinics.

Compensation

• Initial hourly rate ranges from $21.00 to $26.37 per hour.
• Salary depends on experience above the minimum qualifications and internal equity.
• Salary may vary by location.
• 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, and select Peer Certifications.
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits; Voluntary Life Insurance; Flex Spending; HSA; EAP; and more.
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Employer Match up to 4%.
• Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services to youth and families.
• Provides billable mental health services, documents in alignment with MediCal regulations, and meets productivity expectations.
• Builds relationships with parents, youth, and others.
• Utilizes strengths to achieve goals and outcomes; supports family-driven, strength-based planning.
• Seizes therapeutic opportunities during crisis situations.
• Observes target behaviors, tracks progress, and modifies plans with families.
• Develops individualized, strength-based interventions and strategies.
• Engages caregivers, family members, and natural supports.
• Works community-wide to develop and implement safety and skill plans.
• Supports families in accessing community-based programs that sustain over time.
• Develops community resources for children and families.
• Assists family teams in meeting specific service needs and monitors outcomes.
• Participates in family-finding team activities, including securing authorizations, creating teams, conducting searches, and setting deadlines.
• Documents interactions and practices; maintains administrative expectations timely.
• Exceeds all direct service expectations and documentation requirements.
• Contributes to program responses for needs across multiple youths and families.
• Builds on personal strengths, concerns, and needs with balanced focus on the unit.
• Facilitates and/or co-facilitates healthy group dynamics in various settings.
• Builds cooperative, culturally responsive relationships with youth, families, and community resources.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned to support departmental/business needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year working with children.
• BA/BS in a related field preferred.
• Language skills in another language are highly desirable.

Other Specific Requirements

• Must possess a valid California driver's license and insurance, with two years experience, and maintain an insurable driving record under the agency’s liability policy.

Physical Requirements

• Must possess a valid California driver's license and insurance, with two years experience, and maintain an insurable driving record under the agency’s liability policy.

Job Competencies

• Conflict Resolution
• Documents Clearly and Accurately
• Encouraging Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Time Management

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Mental Health Care