What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Outreach Engagement and Promotion Specialist Job at Mental Health position at Mediabistro?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities.
MHALA is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County. The agency supports over 19,000 low-income and no-income individuals annually with integrated services. MHALA achieves impact in the areas of mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition-age youth.
MHALA also provides training programs for individuals joining the behavioral health workforce and for the larger community around mental health issues.
MHALA works to ensure that its employees are just as cared for as its members. Communication, collaboration, transparency and a healthy work / life balance are core components of the agency culture. Employees are encouraged to engage in self-care.
MHALA fosters diversity at all levels of the organization. The agency promotes a team-oriented culture that offers opportunities for growth. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and full benefits package for qualified employees, including an employee assistance program, and generous paid time off.
Community Mental Health Promoter (Part-Time)
16 - 20 hours per week / $24.00 per hour
The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.)
Summary : United Mental Health Promoters (UMHP) project is a community outreach and empowerment effort, which serves to strengthen communities. The project will utilize evidenced based outreach and engagement, education and awareness practices to reduce barriers to care and develop a supportive network.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : This is not an exhaustive task list, and other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate or necessary by the supervisor or program director. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position, nor cause undue hardship to the Agency’s operations. MHALA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. The agency will consider individuals with a criminal history in accordance with both the Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).
- Conduct outreach and engagement within the community, to create community awareness and educational opportunities on the impact & development of mental illness
- Create and implement in-person activities, events and workshops to engage and outreach target population
- Recruit and conduct Community Resiliency Model workshops
- Provide training and informational events focused to support recovery related COVID-19 and other natural, manmade, or hybrid disasters linked to trauma
- Provide individual and community advocacy
- Facilitate educational groups such as community psychoeducation
- Provide trauma-informed activities such as art therapy, mindfulness, healing gardens, etc.
- Help to establish and maintain community led groups (peer-to-peer support)
- Implement a trauma informed approach, to include empathy and compassion
- Provide linkage and support to community members via community events and / or one-on-one
- Document all activities, service plans and input data on a regular basis into EHR
- Attend regular staff meetings, DMH required (meetings / trainings) as well as community meetings
Requirements :
Position Requirements :
Salary : $24
