Learning Organization: Victor provides the best training for new grads and clinicians looking to begin their career!
Leadership Development: Victor provides employees leadership training and promotes within! Many of our executive leadership team have been promoted from entry-level positions!
Reimbursements: Victor provides reimbursements for license registration fees, CEUs, travel, internet/cell phone usage and more!
Loan Forgiveness: Victor employees can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!
Benefits:
Low cost Medical, Dental and Vision
Life Insurance plan for employee and family
8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay
Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Verizon Wireless Discount
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Flexible Community-Based Schedules
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the assigned Supervisor, the Mental Health Specialist has responsibility for providing support services to individuals and families as identified in the designated program and/or individualized plan. Program(s):Success First is an “early wraparound” program whose mission is to provide family-centered, strengths-based, needs-driven services to maintain at-risk children, between the ages of 0 to 21 years old, in family settings, schools and in their communities. Services target children and youth identified as unserved, underserved, or those who have experienced gaps in service delivery. The program is short-term (usually 120 days) and is focused on achieving the stabilization of children, youth and their families, and the successful transition to longer term community resources and/or other VCSS mental health programs for ongoing progress and support.Responsibilities:
Provides individual and family support services primarily in home and the community in accordance with individualized care plans. Services may include: providing referrals, advocacy and support to individuals and families (clients), including Intensive Care Coordination/Targeted Case Management services, In Home Behavioral Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services, Social Rehabilitation, support groups, educational services and support, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions and management, etc.
Able to effectively engage and develop relationships with appropriate boundaries with assigned clients.
Effectively manages a flexible community based schedule.
Completes all required documentation according to Agency and program standards within required time constraints. These may include: client contact forms, CANS, service activity summaries, data tracking, daily progress notes for all mental health services provided, mileage documentation, and other administrative duties, etc.
Is an active member of assigned treatment teams. Assumes assigned responsibility within the team in accordance to program needs which may include operating effectively within a Teaming Model and act as a liaison with other community agencies and resources.
Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
Must possess a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science (i.e. psychology, sociology, social work etc).
Experience working with children/youth and/or families preferred.
Must be bilingual in English/Spanish.
Medi-Cal Documentation experience preferred.
Position/Program Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance and driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency's Personnel Policy: Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's Personnel Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations. Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.
Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.