mental health specialist, lambda drop-in center - Hayward, CA , USA, United States - Horizon Services, Inc.

Description

JOB TITLE: Mental Health Specialist
LOCATION: LAMBDA Drop-In Center

Who are we?

The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) is responsible for providing counseling services for participants and residents in drop-in service components. MHS provides assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning, individual, group, and family therapy, and psychoeducational training to participant facing substance use disorder, mood and psychotic disorders, Cluster B personality disorders, and PTSD, among others. This position works with a diverse participant population in a co-occurring and trauma-informed treatment setting. Writes daily and accurate treatment notes in participant electronic file. Develop effective treatment plans and adhere to confidentiality and compliance requirements.

• Perform participant assessment and appropriate referral services; complete participant intake and orientation as needed to support intake and case mgmt. staff.
• Develop treatment plans, continued care plan and maintain charting on participant progress.
• Enter admission, discharge, and other data on Electronic Health Record (EHR) as required.
• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling sessions. Writes accurate, timely and thorough participant notes.
• Assess, manage, and deescalate participant mental health / substance crises
• Utilize principles of a trauma-informed care, MI, CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based practices to attend to participant care, including crisis assessment and management.
• Support use of Measurement based care platform to track participant progress on a weekly basis
• Provide additional client care service and milieu support as needed for coverage
• Enter client data into the EHR System.

Services Coordination

• Proactively links participant with available internal and external resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition/discharge plans, progress notes, and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of each caseload participant
• Provide telephone referral information and crisis counseling; develop and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies and organizations.
• Work as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary treatment team. Develop and maintain respectful and effective team relationships with other staff to coordinate client care as needed.
• Communicate to other staff your vacation and time-off schedules.
• Train and provide guidance for volunteers and interns.
• Ensure compliance with program schedules.
• Ensure maintenance of a clean and secure environment at all times.
• Ensure client safety and security including management of household, environmental, and participant personal needs as appropriate.

Comply and enforce HSI's polices and procedures

• Complies with program standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, clinical supervision, and trainings
• Complete required client and file documentation.
• Maintain accurate records by data entering documentation into various electronic systems for all caseload clients in accordance with guidelines established by HSI to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by the program leadership and supervisory staff

What will make you successful in this role?

• Experience with co-occurring in a residential setting
• Demonstrate ability to engage and support clients with challenging behaviors
• Able to manage emotions and reactions to different situations. Stays calm and clear under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a diverse team.
• Experience with evidence based practices and de-escalating resident/beneficiaries
• Ability to communicate effective cross-functionally – knows who needs to know what.
• Able to exercise good judgment and maintain healthy boundaries with clients.
• Able to stay awake and alert during shift
• Good computer skills: word, data entry, write clear and accurate narrative reports

What else is required?

• MS / MA in Clinical Psychology, Professional Counseling, or related behavioral health science field preferred enrolled in practicum or registered with the BBS.
• 1+ years of experience working with youth/young adult and specifically with the LGBTQIA+ population
• Completed course work related to substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders or currently enrolled in relevant course work
• Six (6) months experience working in alcohol or drug treatment field.
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug treatment and mental health diagnosis and strong assessment skills.
• Knowledge of brief therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group and family services.
• Knowledge of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) diagnostic criteria and DSM5 criteria preferred
• Must be fluent in English; bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, or Tagalog preferred
• Computer skills are essential – complete required documentation in EHR.
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Valid California driver's license with a good driving record and car insurance

Compensation and Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part time employees over 20 hours per week.

• 100% of medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and Holiday pay.
• Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
• Training and CEU opportunities.

And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day

Salary: $85,000 Annually ,based on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.

Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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