Mental Health Specialist (813)

Kings View is a nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health services to the underserved community, is currently seeking a driven Mental Health Specialist to join our mission to provide compassionate services to those with limited resources. Our ideal candidate will have a passion to promote social justice and societal awareness, respect for human dignity, and lead with integrity while listening and responding to the community in need.

Mental Health Specialist (813)
Madera, CA

Description:

Mental Health Specialist provides a variety of mental health services in support of children, adolescents and transitional aged youth including case management, prevention/early intervention mental health and wellness services, and linkage to appropriate services when a need for additional services or higher level of care is determined to be necessary.

How will I contribute

• Provide mental health support services to children, adolescents in a group setting at schools and other community locations throughout the county, primarily Madera County foothill communities.
• Ability to travel to community-based locations to provide contracted services.
• Support students in developing skills to manage emotions, resolve conflict, manage anger, increase empathy, improve social skills, develop wellness tools, and crisis prevention plans.
• Communicate, consult with, and develop partnerships with a variety of organizations/agencies to attain and utilize needed services for students and their families.
• Provide outreach services to children, adolescents and their families to assure continuity of mental health services/care.
• Observe and assess program participants’ need for additional social or mental health services.
• Serve as liaison between participants and community providers to insure linkage to appropriate services.
• Coordinate mental health care interventions and referrals.
• Collaborate with community partners to increase community awareness of suicide prevention and available mental health services in the county.
• Plan and participate in community outreach events.
  

What I bring

• Bachelor Degree in mental health, human services, social work, psychology, or related
• Knowledge of symptoms and behaviors of mental illness; basic social rehabilitation, socialization and practical life management skills; principals and methods of interviewing, counseling, crisis intervention and assessing psychosocial behaviors; strength based and cultural appropriate services
• Ability to deal with emotionally intense situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  

The Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k plan
• Vacation time
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• An environment of like-minded people reaching for the same goal
• Serving the underserved community
• A sense of purpose
  

Who We Are

Since 1951, Kings View leads the community in providing behavioral health services to the underserved population. We have a strong tradition of commitment, and we focus on serving rural communities where health resources are often limited. Our people treat the community with care and compassion. We stand by our cornerstone and philosophy of valuing each person’s worth, dignity and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. Our principal core values echo throughout the organization and into our patient-focused programs. At Kings View we are dedicated to continuing our demonstration in the unparalleled commitment to wellness and recovery within each community we serve. Join us and apply today.