Mental Health Specialist (CADC Required)

Victor Community Support Services Inc; San Bernardino (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service organization is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to support individuals and families. The role involves providing support services as outlined in individualized plans, engaging with clients, and facilitating educational groups on substance use. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science and CADC certification. This full-time position offers a hybrid schedule with extensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and loan forgiveness opportunities.

Benefits

Learning Organization

Leadership Development

Reimbursements for license fees

Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Low cost Medical, Dental, Vision

8 Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick pay

403B Retirement Savings Plan

100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan

Flexible Community-Based Schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in behavioral science or related fields.
• Two years experience with children/youth/families preferred.
• Active CADC Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and family support services.
• Engages and develops relationships with clients.
• Completes documentation according to standards.

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Engagement

Documentation

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) Certification

Job description

Mental Health Specialist (CADC Required)

Job Category: Mental Health Services

Requisition Number: MENTA002422

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• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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VCSS West San Bernardino
600 N Arrowhead Ave
Ste 300
San Bernardino, CA 92401, USA

VCSS West San Bernardino
600 N Arrowhead Ave
Ste 300
San Bernardino, CA 92401, USA

Schedule: FT or PT available!

WHY VICTOR?

• 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!

BENEFITS:

• Low cost Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance plan for employee and family
• 8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay
• Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
• 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible Community-Based Schedules

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.
• 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.
• Facilitates educational groups to the public regarding substance use (CADC cert necessary for this).

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Must possess a bachelors degree in a behavioral science or related field (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work etc).
• Two years experience working with children/youth and/or families in a similar field preferred.
• Must hold an active Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) Certification (level 1, 2 or 3) from the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals organization (CCAPP).

Position/Program Requirements:

Must possess a reliable mode of transportation to travel to assigned client homes, schools, offices, etc. If personal vehicle is the mode of transportation, must meet Agency’s driving requirements.

• 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.

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