Mental Health Specialist I - Bilingual

JOB SUMMARY: This position has primary responsibility for mental health services and case management services to children, adolescents and their families. The Mental Health Specialist provides mental health services including engagement, assessment and evaluation, and other services to clients referred to the Community Services Program. Acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & support staff. Documents and bills for mental health and case management services, and completes outcomes information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Associates degree and six (6) years of direct service experience in a Mental Health fieldOR

Bachelors degree in the mental health field and four (4) years direct service experience in a Mental Health fieldOR

Enrolled in a Masters degree program in the mental health field and one (1) year direct service experience in a Mental Health fieldOR

Masters degree in the mental health field and one (1) years direct service experience in a Mental Health field

License or Certification

Valid California Driver's License

Specialized Skills

For bilingual positions - performs clinical services, language translation and cultural consultation as assigned by Supervisor. Ability to provide client services in the designated threshold language (other than English).

Ability to adhere to all policies for confidentiality, ethics, and code of conduct.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to visually and audibly assess adolescent's behavior and needs

Ability to sit for periods greater than 2 hours

Ability to drive within the community in personal vehicle

POTENTIAL JOB HAZARDS

Blood and Body Fluid Contact (Category I)

Operation of vehicle

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provides services to clients and their families in multiple environments, including, but not limited to, schools, homes, group homes, and the community.

Collaborates with Mental Health Therapist assigned to each case to determine appropriate plan of care for each client and family.

Provides mental health services, including rehabilitation and collateral, crisis intervention, skill building, and vocational training, as deemed necessary and appropriate through the assessment process.

Provides case management services to clients and their families.

Assists in preparing youth for lasting and successful housing, vocational, educational, and treatment experiences. Services include a “whatever it takes” approach and include counseling, shadowing, training, modeling and other interventions deemed necessary.