Mental Health Specialist I - Bilingual

Stars Behavioral Health Group was recently certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®, based on extensive ratings provided by its employees in anonymous surveys. According to the study, 75 percent of employees say it is a great workplace.
 

We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their wellbeing. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,700 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce. We also value lived experience and employ staff who have been consumers of behavioral healthcare or other social services, or supported a consumer as a family member or caregiver.

Our experienced staff of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Specialists, Parent Partners and other therapists/counselors provide case management, mental health care and a range of support services in our outpatient clinics and 24/7 treatment facilities, and in community settings such as schools and homes. Our dedicated teams work collaboratively and in partnership with family members, school administrators and faculty, county social workers, case managers, probation officers and other community-based agencies.

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 field

OR 

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

OR 

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

OR 

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

1. Provides services to clients and their families in multiple environments, including, but not limited to, schools, homes, group homes, and the community.
2. Collaborates with Mental Health Therapist assigned to each case to determine appropriate plan of care for each client and family.
3. Provides mental health services, including rehabilitation and collateral, crisis intervention, skill building, and vocational training, as deemed necessary and appropriate through the assessment process.
4. Provides case management services to clients and their families.
5. 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.