Mental Health Specialist

Victor Community Support Services; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning Organization

Leadership Development

Reimbursements for license/CEUs/travel

Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Victor Community Support Services in California is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to provide support services to individuals and families under supervision.

You will engage clients, perform case management, coordinate referrals, document outcomes, and participate in treatment teams. Must have a Bachelor's in a behavioral science; two years' experience preferred; valid CA driver’s license; ability to travel locally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work).
• Two years experience working with children, youth and/or families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and family support services according to individualized plans; includes referrals, advocacy, linkage and case management, support groups, educational services, transportation, home management, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions.
• Engages clients with appropriate boundaries, develops rapport, and supports flexible community-based schedules.
• Completes all required documentation within set time constraints and participates as an active member of the treatment team.
• Meets agency service percentage standards for time spent with clients where applicable.

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science

Job description

• Learning Organization:Victor provides the best training for new grads and clinicians looking to begin their career!
• Leadership Development:Victor provides employees leadership training and promotes within! Many of our executive leadership team have been promoted from entry-level positions!
• Reimbursements:Victor provides reimbursements for license registration fees, CEUs, travel, internet/cell phone usage and more!
• Loan Forgiveness:Victor employees can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the assigned Supervisor, the Mental Health Specialist has responsibility for providing support services to individuals and families as identified in the designated program and/or individualized plan.

Essential Functions:

• Provides individual and family support services in accordance with the individualized plans. Services may include: providing referrals, advocacy and support to individuals and families (clients), linkage and case management services, support groups, educational services and support, transportation, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions and management, etc. .
• Able to effectively engage, develop relationships with appropriate boundaries with assigned clients.
• Effectively manages a flexible community based schedule.
• Completes all required documentation according to Agency and program standards within required time constraints.
• Is an active member of assigned treatment teams.
• Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Must have a Bachelors degree in a behavioral science (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work).
• Two years experience working with children, youth and/or families preferred.

Position/Program Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance and clean driving record.
• Must be physically and mentally fit. Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.
• Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
• Must be flexible to work a varying schedule according to operational needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an office or outdoor environment including standing, walking, and running, sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds and up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Must be physically able to perform Pro-Act Restraint Techniques, CPR and First Aid as trained.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle for traveling up to 100 miles driving distance.
• Pay Range: $22.59/per hour - $31.05/per hour (actual salary is dependent on verification of applicable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role)
• Additional $1.00 - $3.00 per hour for Education
• Additional $1.92 per hour for Bilingual in Spanish

BENEFITS:

• Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance plan for employee and family
• 9 Paid Holidays, PTO, and Sick Pay
• Mental Health Day
• 5 Bereavement Days
• Costco Membership (Gold Star)
• Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
• 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (.76¢ per mile)
• Working Advantage Discount Program
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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