Mental Health Worker III Float

ABOUT CASA PACIFICA

For 30 years, Casa Pacifica has been helping at-risk children, their families, and young adults thrive.

As the largest non-profit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, Casa Pacifica specializes in treating children and young adults who struggle with complex mental health challenges such as emotional dysregulation, self-harm, anxiety, and depression.

Our multi-disciplinary staff of highly trained clinicians, psychologists, educators, therapists and mental health workers provide exceptional, evidence-based care to help our youth overcome a wide array of mental health challenges.

Casa Pacifica’s Camarillo, Goleta, and Santa Maria offices work with more than 2,000 at-risk children, families, and young adults annually in outpatient, residential, home, and community-based settings. Our main Camarillo campus, located on 25 acres of beautiful park-like grounds, provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment for youth to overcome challenges, to find hope, and to heal.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

Wage band range $23.50-$29.75 hourly. However, starting pay is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Wednesday – Saturday shift.

SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the Facility Manager Supervisor, the Mental Health Worker Float is responsible for the care and treatment of youth in residential programming. The Mental Health Worker Float is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the facility, including the safeguarding of the youth and staff. The Mental Health Worker Float provides in-the-moment coaching and skill training to staff and youth, and supports with crisis prevention and intervention. The Mental Health Worker Float is considered a critical floating position and supports other Mental Health Workers and the Facility Manager during shifts for breaks, call-outs, and other duties as assigned. Their services may be provided in an assigned program/ cottage or as needed based on the daily needs of the campus.

The Mental Health Worker III upholds Casa Pacifica's Standards of Behavior and embodies our core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and courage in the daily care and treatment of youth, ensuring the achievement of program and treatment objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrated by typical activities):

Youth Care & Supervision

• Provides trauma-informed care and supervision to youth, meeting daily physical, emotional, and safety needs.
• Supports group dynamics, models positive behavior, and encourages personal growth.
• Engages in daily activities such as recreation, chores, and outings; ensures safety through regular checks, especially overnight and for high-risk youth.

Behavioral & Therapeutic Support

• Delivers behavioral coaching to help youth manage emotions and replace maladaptive behaviors.
• Implements treatment and safety plans, using restorative justice and TCI-approved crisis intervention strategies.
• Monitors progress and adjusts interventions in coordination with the treatment team.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborates daily with Facility Manager, shift leads, clinicians, and staff to maintain a therapeutic milieu.
• Communicates youth progress and needs to treatment teams, families, and external partners.
• Participates in meetings, family sessions, and required trainings.

Planning & Documentation

• Assists in developing and implementing youth goals, treatment strategies, and behavior plans.
• Records progress notes, communication logs, incident reports, and billing documentation accurately and on time.
• Supports and monitors completion of crisis support plans and updates.
• Maintains confidentiality across all client, personnel, and operational matters.

Program Facilitation & Leadership

• Plans, organizes, and facilitates therapeutic and skill-based group sessions.
• Coaches and mentors cottage staff in real time, providing support with de-escalation and safety planning.
• Helps lead and develop group activities and youth-focused programs.

MHW III Additional Duties:

• Meets all MHW II and I job duties
• Delivers agency-wide training sessions on TCI, Person Centered Planning, CPR, LSCI, and others.
• Works to ensure that Casa Pacifica complies with regulations and requirements.
• Offer support to all cottage staff, including supervision as needed.
• Organizes, plans, and manages organizational events, including specialty group events for youth and cultural and team-building activities for staff.
• Aids in developing programming, structure, behavioral coaching, and support for the program.
• Assists with timecard approval.
• Supports cottage supervisors with 90-day introductions and FY performance reviews.

Mental Health Worker Staff Call Outs

1. If all staffing ratios are secure, Casa Pacifica reserves the right to call off a Mental Health Worker. If a Mental Health Worker is called off while working their scheduled shift, they will be paid for their hours worked with a minimum of two hours pay or half of their scheduled shift (up to four hours), whichever is greater.
2. Mental Health Worker staff must call out with at least twelve (12) hours' notice before their scheduled shift unless it is a true emergency (e.g., hospitalization). For absences, Mental Health Workers must notify their Supervisor or designee when calling out between the hours of 8am-5 pm Monday through Friday. Mental Health Worker staff will notify the Facility Manager and on-call administrator directly for call-outs between the hours of 6pm –8am or any weekend day/evening or holiday directly at 805 443-3972. Leaving a message, texting, or emailing is not an acceptable call-out notification. Excessive callouts (absenteeism) may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.