Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Mental Health Specialist delivers interventions based on select evidence-based practice models and works as a team member with other social service professionals ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health for contracted agencies as well as adhering to the mission of St Joseph Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Assist consumers, in the office, in their respective homes or other field based locations assigned to his/her caseload in the development and coordination of service plans
• Assist with developing and implement client treatment plans emphasizing coordinated strategies for addressing mental health, medical, and substance abuse issues, relapse prevention, symptom/behavior reduction, medication management and any other risk factors
• Provide ongoing therapeutic case management services that will increase positive social engagement, increase school performance, decrease risky behaviors, advocacy to deter evictions, and linkage to any needed services such as medical, dental, mental health, substance abuse, life skills training, self-help, money management, meaningful community activities, volunteer services, job placement, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Provide ongoing assessment of client progress in attaining goal plans
• Administer psychosocial assessment to determine areas of need
• Serve as additional support to the team of Bachelor level case managers
• Assist program manager in developing and leading skill-building groups
• Collaborate closely with the community partners on the youth’s treatment plan and services
• Update progress notes and client files on a regular basis
• Perform general outreach services, education in the community and other duties within one’s scope of practice when assigned
• Present findings to other collaborative agencies in order to develop a service plan of action that will expedite participants’ stability 
• Participate in all meetings with collaborative agencies and other community meetings as directed.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.  Must have the ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff.  Must have excellent administrative and organizational skills 
• A bilingual background is a plus
• The position requires an ability to work flexible hours including some early mornings and evenings

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years’ experience providing mental health services to highly vulnerable populations

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services or a related field

DIRECT REPORTS:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and widely supported internet browsers.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Required: CA BBS registered MSW, MFT
• Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. 
• Valid automobile liability insurance.

Additional Information

Status: Full-Time/Exempt 

Salary: DOE

Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume. St. Joseph Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants for employment are invited to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status, by completing the EEO Information. Providing your EEO Information is voluntary and refusal to self-identify will not subject applicants to any adverse treatment. Similarly, applicants who do self-identify will not be subject to any adverse treatment based on the information they provide.

St. Joseph center invites you to review the current "EEO is The Law" poster as part of the application process. A link to the current poster is located here.

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