Bilingual Mental Health Specialist
Bilingual Mental Health Specialist
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Do you have a passion for empowering youth and families in crisis as a Bilingual Mental Health SpecialistApply to this job now!
The Bilingual Mental Health Specialist provides crisis and connective services to youth and families who are experiencing significant psychological emotional and behavioral problems that are interfering with their wellbeing in spaces including but not limited to client homes hospitals community spaces etc. This position will coordinate and implement treatment goals and service delivery for assigned clients meeting with clients and caregivers on a regular basis. As a Support Facilitator you will work alongside a treatment team to help deliver services
ABOUT START
START is a Childrens FullService Partnership Program (FSP) funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) in partnership with Contra Costa Mental Health that provides exceptionally integrated coordinated service to youth who frequently utilize crisis services and may be involved in the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system. We serve youth ages 18 and under with histories of multiple hospitalizations and crisis support imminent risk of homelessness who have serious mental illness and/or who are not being served or are being underserved by the current mental health system
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health community based and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity Equity and Inclusionin order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic crisis intervention and stabilization risk assessment and collaboration in times of acute crisis.
- Provide case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to communitybased resources.
- Provide services to clients that focus on skill building in all life domains.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers.
- Aid in care planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues as well as casework issues as appropriate.
- Participate in all treatment reviews program meetings and trainings and client meetings when necessary.
- Complete mental health notes and other paperwork and complete service tracking documentation as indicated.
- Participate in weekly individual and group supervision.
- Adhere to clinical best practices.
- Complete clinical documentation including but not limited to assessments treatment planning etc.
- Maintain a flexible schedule that includes early mornings evenings and occasional weekends as needed.
- Participate in providing emergency oncall response as scheduled.
- Function as a program leader and uphold the ideals of the program.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Bachelors degree
- MHRS eligibility is required in accordance with county contracts for services
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
- TB test clearance fingerprinting clearance and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
- Valid drivers license clean driving record and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies insurance policy.
- Own vehicle and current automobile insurance.
- Proof of uptodate COVID19 vaccination
PREFFERED SKILLS:
- Ability to effectively work with a diverse population and workforce.
- Strong organizational time management and writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Schedule
- Full time
- Mon Fri; 9AM 5:30PM
- Hybrid; Services will predominantly occur inperson within the Concord/Antioch/Richmond/Martinez community with the opportunity to complete some of your responsibilities remotely
- Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekend as needed
- Oncall rotation
Benefits
- Starting at $34.05 to $36.55 per hour actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
- 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Comprehensive employee benefits package including:
- Medical dental vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents
- Longterm disability family leave and life insurance
- 50 paid premiums for dependents
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Employerpaid Employee Assistance Plan
- Training stipend and professional development opportunities
- Seneca is aPublic Service Loan Forgivenesscertified employer
- Seneca supports clinicians towardlicensure and beyond:
- We provide individual and group supervision regular clinical case conferences and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts
- Expenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend
- Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
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