Behavioral Health Medical Facilitator

Are you interested in advancing your career in the mental health field Do you see clients as unique individuals rather than being defined by their diagnoses If this resonates with you you may be a perfect fit for PathPoints Behavioral Health Division - an award-winning and forward-thinking agency committed to a client-centered approach.

PathPoint is seeking a full-time Medical Facilitator in Santa Barbara CA 93101. The Medical Facilitator oversees client medications provides rehabilitation services and individualized support for adults with behavioral health disorders. Additionally they serve as the primary counselor or co-counselor for assigned clients.

This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week Monday-Friday between 7:45am and 5:30pm.

Why Work At PathPoint:

• Culture of kindness compassion and respect
• Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
• Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Medical dental and vision insurance plus flexible spending accounts*
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like wellness program and referral bonus program
• Supervision hours for AMFTs

*Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees.

What Youll Do:

• Orders clients medications Requests PRN authorizations and communicates with psychiatrist or primary care doctor for clients to self-determine their use of as-needed medications. Observes and facilitates clients taking medications as prescribed. Documents medication monitoring.
• In coordination with clients develops implements and updates individual Action Plans.
• Provides ongoing assessment of clients mental illness symptoms and responses to treatment. Recognizes and is available to clients in psychiatric crisis or emotional distress.
• Assists clients in developing appropriate coping conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Provides counseling emotional support and symptom recognition and management.
• Assists clients with healthcare benefits scheduling medical appointments maintaining medical records learning household maintenance personal hygiene shopping and cooking skills money management skills and accessing reliable transportation.
• Functions as a positive role model and promotes cooperation and harmony in communal living.

Who Were Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in a Psychology or a related field and one year of experience in the mental health field; OR high school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Must be legally able to bill Medi-Cal
• Knowledge of CCL regulations preferred
• Teamwork - able to balance team and individual responsibilities
• Client-centered focus - Assesses program services to assure that client needs and goals are reflected in the activities
• Professionalism - Treats all with respect and works well under pressure
• Judgement - able to make decisions and demonstrate sound and accurate judgements in a timely manner
• Communication - excellent written and oral communication
• Planning & Organization - excellent time management skills
• Must have a valid California drivers license with a satisfactory driving record 5 years of driving experience and be eligible for coverage on PathPoints auto insurance policy.
• Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of ones own culture and how someones background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someones culture.

Compensation: This is an hourly non-exempt position with a starting wage of $31 per hour. The pay range for this position is $31-$34.50** an hour.

**Wages subject to change based on a variety of factors and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience talent and responsibilities

About PathPoint: PathPoint is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people flourish. We partner with children adults and families to foster hope build life skills access support systems and form meaningful relationships. We serve communities across Kern Los Angeles San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status and we offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities.

Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.