Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist-Shift Lead

County of Imperial; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Imperial is seeking a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist – Shift Lead to supervise the Mental Health Triage Unit during the assigned shift. The role provides interventions to clients, directs staff, and ensures operations align with County standards of care.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree with four years of clinical mental health casework experience, with substitutions allowed for graduate education or post-associate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience performing case work, therapy or supportive services in a clinical mental health setting.
• Up to two years of graduate professional education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis; up to two years of post-associate arts clinical experience may substitute for the required educational experience.
• Must be able to handle crises situations effectively and provide direction to staff on the assigned shift to ensure safety.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and provide interventions.
• Coordinate client care and collaborate with community agencies.
• Plan and organize shift activities and train staff.

Skills

Crisis management

Staff leadership

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Basic Function and Distinguishing Characteristics

Under the direct supervision of an assigned supervisor or manager, the Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist – Shift Lead operates in lead capacity during the assigned shift. MHRS-Shift Lead provides interventions to clients and provides guidance and direction to staff at the Mental Health Triage Unit. As shift lead, ensures all areas of operation are in compliance with Imperial County Behavioral Health established standards of care. Duties include but are not limited to: conducting clinical assessments, providing interventions; coordinating client care, communicating and collaborating with community agencies, planning and organizing shift activities, and training staff.

Education And Experience/ Licenses And Other Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and four years of experience performing case work, therapy or supportive services in a clinical mental health setting. Up to two years of graduate professional education may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis; up to two years of post-associate arts clinical experience may be substituted for the required educational experience (as defined under Title 9) in addition to the requirement of four years’ experience.

This position requires the assessment and monitoring of clients who may be receiving services on a voluntary or involuntary status due to being a danger to self or others or gravely disabled. Incumbents must have the ability to handle crises situations effectively and provide direction to staff working during the assigned shift to ensure the safety of clients and staff. Position requires shift work.

Valid California driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

• 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call [phone] or TTY [phone].

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About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page: https://hr.imperialcounty.org/medical-plans/