Mental Health Specialist I

Our mission is to provide youth, adults, and families with a foundation for healthy, lasting relationships by fostering positive changes within themselves through an environment of inclusion, compassion, and support.

At Summitview, we align with diversity, equity, and inclusion. We denounce systemic racism, hatred, prejudice, and discrimination in all forms. In unity, we stand together to create and maintain an environment for our staff, clients, and stakeholders that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and welcoming.

Summitview is a private, nonprofit organization licensed by the State of California to provide a variety of mental health services to children, adults, and families. Our administrative offices, mental health services, nonpublic school, and residential treatment homes are in Placerville, CA.  Placerville is in the Sierra foothills, off Hwy 50 - which is just a 30–45-minute (reverse!) commute from downtown Sacramento. 

As an employer, Summitview offers competitive salaries, benefits and an open, inclusive workplace that supports employees’ desire to grow and develop their careers. We hope that you consider joining our team as an opportunity to improve the lives of those who need it most.

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for the safety, direct care and supervision of youth living in one of our residential homes.
• Implements treatment plans of youth through agency approved treatment interventions.
• Ensures physical needs of the youth are being met by overseeing all aspects of daily living by overseeing nutrition, hygiene, cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Dispenses and documents the use of medication of the youth in accordance with operating procedures, reports progress in medication compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring electronic health records are input accurately and timely for youth in accordance with policy and regulations.

LOCATION: 

This position is a full-time on-call position that can be scheduled to work at any of our Placerville located residential homes or our Non-Public School. 

HOURLY RATE:

$17.00 -$18.00 p/hr depending on experience & education.

BENEFITS:

Full-time positions are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefits, paid vacation, and sick time in addition to a 403b retirement plan. FSA and HSA accounts are also available. 

POSITION HOURS:

30 - 40hrs, shifts are 10hrs each and the employee can elect whether they work 3 or 4 shifts per week.  i

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma.
• 21 years of age or older
• Experience with population served preferred.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Background Check with Live Scan fingerprinting 
• Health screening and Tuberculosis (TB) test.
• COVID Vaccination strongly encouraged but not required. 
• Position requires driving so valid, unrestricted CA driver’s license, personal automobile liability insurance, and insurability by our insurance carrier.