Do you enjoy working with children? Early mental health intervention for children is important. Come join CommUnify’s team!

The Mental Health Caseworker is responsible for rehabilitation and case management services through the Mental Wellness component with Children’s Services program including development of a mental health care plan that will optimize a child’s capacity for success in the classroom, home environment and community.

Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment and the ability to balance work & home along with excellent benefits. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance including sick, vacation, and personal leave with 11 paid holiday's and a fully vested retirement plan with and up to 5% match.

3 Full-time positions available with full benefits and starting out between $21.00 - $24.30 per hour. Positions open in the Santa Barbara, Lompoc & Santa Maria areas..

Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works under the direction of the Program Manager and clinical direction of the Mental Health Practitioner in the delivery of services, in the provision of early mental health intervention for children.
• Provides rehabilitation services in the form of skill building and education for parents regarding developmental norms of children.
• Conducts home visits as needed.
• Provides in-home rehabilitation services in the form of skill building and education for parents regarding developmental norms of children.
• Manages/tracks referrals and follow-up.
• Conducts parent training sessions and support group for families.
• Assists with linkages and partnerships with local social service providers to facilitate resources and referral assistance according to care plan.
• Work collaboratively with Agency staff, and acts as a resource as needed to support the care plan goals/ milestones.
• Functions as a successful member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Assists with transportation when needed to support the care plan goals/milestones.

Education and/or Experience Level I: Associate’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Human Development or other behavior sciences field and one year of experience in a social services setting such as working directly with children, families and young adults, or in a case management, mental health or family services agency and two years of experience in a social services setting such as working directly with children, families and young adults, or in a case management, mental health or family services agency.

Level II: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Human Development or other behavior sciences field and one year of experience in a social service setting such as working directly with children, families and young adults, or in a case management, mental health or family services agency.

Computer Skills To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software, Word Processing software and develop an understanding of specialized database applications.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current valid California Driver's License with ability to qualify for coverage under Agency insurance plan.

Other Qualifications Some out-of-office travel is required routinely within region. May travel within County about 10% of the time. Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Provide verification of State required vaccines upon hire for: Influenza (from August 1 to December 1), Pertussis, and Measles. Acceptable verifications include immunization record and physician statement. Exceptions to vaccinations: Flu can be waived by completing annual waiver.

Please note: CommUnify has a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy with ability to request a vaccination accommodation due to medical or religious reasons.

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