Mental Health Outreach Specialist - Case Management & Housing

Pacific Clinics; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with match

Benefits starting day one

Competitive time off

Job summary

Pacific Clinics is seeking a Mental Health Outreach Specialist to engage individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health disorders through outreach, case management, housing navigation, and benefit establishment services.

You will provide frequent follow-up, coordinate with various partners, and document outcomes to support clients in obtaining services, benefits, and housing resources.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community resources and public assistance benefits for at-risk populations.
• Principles and techniques of interviewing and paraprofessional counseling.
• Networking approaches to identify client relevant support services.
• Principles and practices of effective communication and conflict resolution.
• Basic techniques of record keeping.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work in Windows environment and with an Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities

• Provide strength-based outreach to encourage people with mental health disorders and homelessness to engage in available services.
• Develop rapport and maintain effective working relationships with clients through frequent visits.
• Assess client needs and identify short- and long-term needs; provide resources and referrals.
• Drive agency-provided or personal vehicles to facilitate linkages and placements as necessary.
• Attend collaborative meetings to discuss outcomes and address barriers encountered.
• Document all services per funding and compliance requirements; maintain daily activity logs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with public/private agencies to obtain services for clients.
• Research community resources that benefit clients and enhance services.

Skills

Community resources

Counseling basics

Networking skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Safe driving

EHR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pacific Clinics is seeking a Mental Health Outreach Specialist to engage individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health disorders through outreach, case management, housing navigation, and benefit establishment services.

You will provide frequent follow-up, coordinate with various partners, and document outcomes to support clients in obtaining services, benefits, and housing resources.