Enhanced Mental Health Support Specialist

Trinity Youth Services • Monterey Park, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

We are currently looking for a Full-Time, Mental Health Support Specialist to join our Mental Health team. The Mental Health Support Specialist will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of intensive, individualized, strength-based, and needs-driven intervention activities that support the engagement and participation of the youth and his/her significant support persons, and help the child or youth develop skills and achieve the goals and objectives of their plan. Other duties include but are not limited to:

Assist with the development of functional skills to improve self-care, self-regulation, or other functional impairments by intervening to decrease or replace non-functional behavior that interferes with daily living tasks.
Interview children, relatives and other involved persons to evaluate each child’s needs and assess youth’s condition.
Determine counseling objectives, establish diagnostic and treatment plans in coordination with mental health staff.
Chart progress notes, etc. in compliance with Trinity Youth Services policies and with State of California standards for Short-Doyle/Medi-Cal/EPSDT.
Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Skills/Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences and two years of experience required.
Demonstrated ability and leadership through a minimum of one year related experience in the field of child or family welfare services.
Must be proficient in the use of computers, including Email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
Should have an interest in working directly with youth in accordance with the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Pay rate: $19.50 per hour; $20.50 per hour (bilingual Spanish). Quarterly and annual performance bonus available.

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.

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