Mental Health Lead

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) Program Manager and Lead Clinical Supervisor the Mental Health Lead provides clinical supervision to case managers and other unlicensed staff. The Mental Health Lead ensures sound clinical direction management and coordination of mental health rehabilitation case management community outreach and medication support services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Provide individual and group clinical support to case managers and other unlicensed staff in adherence with the BBS.
• Assist with developing and implementing clinical training for ODR program.

• Provide mental health guidance and support to the ODR teams including completion of any clinical documentation progress notes care plans and/or assessments as needed.
• Hold a small caseload of clients in addition to providing mental health support for team.
• Support management regarding clinical support and take the lead with any debriefs as necessary.
• Support team with individuals who need to be placed on a 5150.

• Participate in monthly Clinical Consultation Meetings.
• Participate in team meetings scheduled.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.

Qualifications :

Requirements:

• MUST have active current registration with the CA BBS.
• A minimum of two years of experience working in a mental health setting is preferred.
• Must have familiarity with severely and chronically mentally ill adults in a community setting.
• Experience with justice-involved individuals is preferred.
• Must have or obtain LPS Designation upon hire.
• Must participate in the 24-7 on call system.
• Experience in DSM-V trauma informed care harm reduction techniques.
• Must show demonstrated knowledge of Evidence Based Practices and/or the Recovery Model of treatment.
• Experience working in a non-profit organization is preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter. 
• Must have the ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients community and other staff. 
• Must have excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to manage and supervise professional and para-professional staff while handling multiple tasks and relating to diverse groups of clients.   

Education:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in social work human services or a related field.

Direct Reports:

• Will not have direct reports and will collaborate with the program manager when a case manager is needing extra support.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and widely supported internet browsers.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.

Certificates Licenses and Registrations:

• Valid California Class C Driver License and valid transportation required.
• Valid automobile liability insurance.

Travel Requirements:

• This is a field-based/office position.
• Some travel between offices and clients.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand sit walk stoop talk hear reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.

Additional Information :

Benefits: Excellent Benefits package available.

   Status: Full time/Non-exempt

 At St. Joseph Center pay ranges are set using the best available market data for the job at the required location. To determine salary for a candidate we consider the candidates skills and capabilities for the job compared with expectations for the position.

Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.

For consideration please submit cover letter and resume. St. Joseph Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. All applicants for employment are invited to voluntarily self-identify their gender race ethnicity and veteran status by completing the EEO Information. Providing your EEO Information is voluntary and refusal to self-identify will not subject applicants to any adverse treatment. Similarly applicants who do self-identify will not be subject to any adverse treatment based on the information they provide.

St. Joseph center invites you to review the current EEO is The Law poster as part of the application process. A link to the current poster is located here.

  Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time