What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist (CADC Certification Required) position at Victor?
Pay Range : $21.51 - $29.58 DOEEducation Pay : $2.00 - $3.00 / hrBilingual Pay : $1.92 / hrCADC Certification Variable Pay : $2.40 / hr (REQUIRED)Schedule : FT or PT available!WHY VICTOR?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 VisionLife Insurance plan for employee and family8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick payRetirement Savings Plan (403B)100% Employer Funded Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramMileage ReimbursementVerizon Wireless DiscountEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramFlexible Community-Based SchedulesPosition 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. Essential Functions : Provides individual and family support services in accordance with the individualized plans.Able to effectively engage, 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.Is an active member of assigned treatment teams.Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.Facilitates educational groups to the public regarding substance use (CADC cert necessary for this).Minimum Required Education and Experience : Must possess a bachelors degree in a behavioral science or related field (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work etc).Two years experience working with children / youth and / or families in a similar field preferred. Must hold an active Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) Certification (level 1, 2 or 3) from the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals organization (CCAPP). Position / Program Requirements : Must possess a reliable mode of transportation to travel to assigned client homes, schools, offices, etc. If personal vehicle is the mode of transportation, must meet Agency's driving requirements.Must be physically and mentally fit. 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.Must be flexible to work a varying schedule according to operational needs.Physical Requirements : Must be able to work in an office or outdoor environment including standing, walking, and running, sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds and up to 10 pounds frequently.Must be physically able to perform Pro-Act Restraint Techniques, CPR and First Aid as trained.Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle for traveling up to 100 miles driving distance. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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