Mental Health Specialist

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

USVETS Inland Empire - March Air Reserve Base, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$23.08 - $26.16 Hourly

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served?

If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you!

Come & join our winning team!

Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ENTIRETY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION / LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

Mental Health Specialist

The Mental Health Specialist implements mental health and substance abuse services to a caseload of 19 veterans currently experiencing homelessness. The Mental Health Specialist provides short-term individual counseling, group counseling, case management, intake and assessment, advocacy and referrals.

FLSA Classification : Non Exempt

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical case management and short-term individual therapy utilizing a harm reduction approach
• Provide substance abuse counseling services for veterans who request them
• Provide crisis counseling and risk assessment
• Assist veteran residents to meet program goals regarding Housing Retention, Increased Skills or Income, connection with Mainstream Resources, Payment of Rent, and Money Management
• Facilitate connection to recreational activities
• Conduct groups weekly
• Provide community-based support, including transporting veterans in a company van, when appropriate
• Meet all contractual and programmatic goals and outcomes
• Collaborate and coordinate treatment with various VA providers
• Complete all required program documentation, including intakes, progress notes, group notes, psychosocial assessment, monthly treatment plans, data for in-house reports, correspondence, etc. within the assigned timeframe
• Assist with residential program-related responsibilities, such a as meal preparation, conducting wellness checks, answering the door and phones, and medication reminders
• Conduct a monthly community meeting in conjunction with the Property Manager
• Attend required meetings and training
• Maintain after hours availability for veteran emergencies
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Requirements