The Intensive Community Treatment (ICT) program works with individuals to promote optimum mental health and address behavioral health issues of service population. This position works directly with adults to provide individualized treatment in dealing with issues associated with mental and emotional health. The ICT Rehab specialist is responsible for the facilitation of the client’s transition to independence; endorsement and application of community resources and the provision of information and referral services and will provide consumer with evidence- based techniques to improve life/coping skills to aid in acclimating to the community.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social, behavioral or human services related field (required)

• Commitment to excellence and high standards

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage priorities and workflow

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

• Ability to work independently

• Strong interpersonal skill

• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player

• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies

• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline

• Must be able to meet established productivity standards

• Strong charting/documentation skills utilizing

• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds

• Valid Driver’s license with a safe driving record and proof of automobile insurance

• Three (3) years paid direct care experience in a community setting with knowledge of MH rehabilitative techniques and community resources.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs, care coordination; therapeutic and skill building activities identified in the client treatment/care plan that’s developed and implemented.

• Guides and supports clients in the development of skills and strategies for addressing personal situations and to help them manage through them. Supports clients in achieving recovery and building resilience.

• Documents and maintains confidential treatment records and reports within a timely manner, within 24 hours of service delivery.

• Collaborates with staff and external resources that will support the client to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.

• Supports clients individually to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes through skill development.

• Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

• Meets with families, probation officers, police and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.

• Refers clients to community resources or to specialists as necessary.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of services and clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.

• Adheres to all federal, local laws and standards that govern the delivery of behavioral health services and adheres to La Familia del Paso’s Plan and statement of professional conduct.

• Perform duties on weekends, evening, holidays and on-call work hours.

• Adheres to weekend Client Rotation assignment

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• QMHP Certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road