Calworks Mental Health Rehab Specialist - Long Beach, United States - The Guidance Center (TGC)

Description

Summary Statement:

The CalWORKS Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist provides individual or group rehabilitation services, case management, individual placement and support and other services consistent with State of California Department of Mental Health, L.A.

County Department of Public Social Services, and L.A. County Department of Mental Health services delivery regulations to enable clients to maintain optimal level(s) of functioning.

Needs to be able to work effectively with a range of clients, families and staff from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and in a multidisciplinary setting.

Works well in a fast-paced environment; meet multiple and sometimes completing deadlines and at all times demonstrate ethical and cooperative behavior with staff, clients, visitors and others associated with The Guidance Center.

Regular attendance is an important factor in employee's job performance in order for The Guidance Center to maintain efficient operations.

Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled and on time.


Qualifications:

Master's degree in a Mental Health field of study plus two years of post-master's experience in a relevant mental health setting, or Bachelor's degree and four years' experience in a relevant mental health setting, or an Associates Arts degree and six years of experience in a relevant mental health setting.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Computer literate in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

Depending on position within the agency, may be required to have experience in or possess the ability to learn, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access or related database management software.

Must have vehicle and maintain a valid CA driver's license and automobile insurance, or other reliable transportationto travel to cities in Long Beach, San Pedro, Compton, or other areas in which the Center has business.

Travel may also include travel by charter boat to the Island of Catalina in Avalon.


Core Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Provide a specific amount of direct services with regard to prevailing workload standards including, but not limited to direct rehabilitative mental health services to CalWORKS and other Center clients as needed, including individual and group rehabilitative services, collateral services, crisis intervention, in-home, community services, and/or services at other locations away from the Center. Coordination of services and case management, discharge planning, and case consultation with referral sources, school, allied agencies, and others.
• Assist CalWORKS clients to obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals.
• Maintain and complete all clinical and administrative record keeping associated with MHRS delivery of services including CalWORKs and Individual Placement Support (IPS)documentation and timelines. Maintain IPS caseload standards and program billing expectations as determined by CalWORKs contracts and agency standards.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with community agencies, service providers, and the public on behalf of the client, including but not limited to contacting potential employers and building relationships on behalf of clients. In doing so, must understand the mission of the program and the Center.
• Engage CalWORKs clients and establish collaborative relationships toward the goal of employment and/or education in their chosen field. Conducts job development and job search activities following the Individual Placement & Support (IPS) model.
• Identify potential barriers to employment for clients and collaborate with CalWORKS team to address those barriers.
• Manage, create and/or revise various types of reports from the Welligent electronic records systems and Department Mental Health's Integrated System (IBHIS), including but not limited to productivity and enrollment reports, usage reports and others that may be beneficial in managing and assessing own activities and productivity.
• Is available for and participates in all appropriate Center oncall rosters and crisis calls/walkin individuals requesting information and/or services.
• Knowledgeable of, or possess the ability to learn and adhere to the prevailing governmental laws and regulations regarding the provision of mental health services, including employee/patient's rights to confidentiality and limits thereof including compliance with HIPAA, federal and state laws and the reporting of child abuse/neglect, and related regulations. Knowledgeable of and acts in accordance with Ethical and Professional Standards established by appropriate professional organizations, whether or not the individual is a member of any such organization.
• Is knowledgeable of the prevailing governmental laws and regulations regarding the provision of mental health services, including confidentiality and limits thereof, the reporting of child abuse/neglect, and related regulations and acts in accord