Mental Health Specialist - Outreach Services JR 4801

JR 4801
Mental Health Specialist Outreach Services
Long Beach CA
Salary: $33.09 $40.19per hour
Pay Frequency:24 Pay Periods Per Year
Full Time
NonExempt
Driving Required
Lower end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Outreach Services team as the Mental Health Specialist at the Long Beach office.

ABOUT PATH
Since its foundation in 1984 PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention street outreach employment preparation and placement assistance individualized case management supportive services interim housing and permanent supportive housing.

ABOUT THE JOB
As part of the Outreach Services team the Mental Health Specialist provides fieldbased direct client outreach linkage and retention services to veterans experiencing homelessness. Position Responsibilities include:

• Perform initial comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment; develop a plan of intervention that addresses
  identified needs for housing ongoing case management services substance abuse treatment mental health
  services and coordination of needed community services.
• Collaborate with the client to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses short and longterm goals.
• Provide ongoing case management support to assess progress and ensure treatment plan outcomes are met or
  adjusted.
• Provide fieldbased therapeutic supportive case management services addressing mental health functional and
  substance use barriers as needed to help clients obtain and maintain housing.
• Consult with LCSW and supervisor to conduct crisis and suicide risk assessment and provide appropriate
  interventions complete critical incident reporting as required per contract and PATH policies.

WHAT YOU BRING
Were looking for candidates with:

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data identifying trends patterns and insights to inform decisionmaking. Ability to consistently produce highquality work ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues participants and stakeholders. Work effectively with others contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations identify key issues consider alternatives and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards demonstrating honesty integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current and active licensure or registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (e.g. ACSW LCSW).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Social Work or equivalent behavioral health degree eligible for licensure through the CA Board
  of Behavioral Sciences or approved by program funder (e.g. MSW MFT)
• One 1 years of experience in healthcare case management homeless services or working with vulnerable
  populations

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of qualifications candidates must:

• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role all candidates must:

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid drivers license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATHs insurance coverage

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority