Mental Health Specialist

pstrongHourly Range: $21.51 - $29.58br /Education Variable: $2,080 - $4,160 ($1.00 - $3.00/hr)br /Bilingual Variable: $4,000 ($1.92/hr)/strong/p pstrongWhy Victor?/strong/p ul listrongLearning Organization: /strongVictor provides the best training for new grads and clinicians looking to begin their career!/li listrongLeadership Development:/strong Victor provides employees leadership training and promotes within! Many of our executive leadership team have been promoted from entry-level positions!/li listrongReimbursements: /strongVictor provides reimbursements for license registration fees, CEUs, travel, internet/cell phone usage and more!/li listrongLoan Forgiveness:/strong Victor employees can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!/li /ul pstrongBenefits:/strong/p ul liLow cost Medical, Dental and Vision/li liLife Insurance plan for employee and family/li li8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay/li liRetirement Savings Plan (403B)/li li100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan/li liEmployee Assistance Program/li liMileage Reimbursement/li liVerizon Wireless Discount/li liEmployee Referral Bonus Program/li liWellness Benefit/li /ul pstrongJob Summary:/strong/p pUnder the direct supervision of the assigned Supervisor, the Family Support Counselor has responsibility for providing support services to individuals and families as identified in the designated program and/or individualized plan. /p pstrongEssential Functions:/strong/p ol liProvides individual and family support services in accordance with the individualized plans. Services may include: providing referrals, advocacy and support to individuals and families (clients), linkage and case management services, support groups, educational services and support, transportation, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions and management, etc./li liAble to effectively engage and develop relationships with appropriate boundaries with assigned clients./li liEffectively manages a flexible community based schedule./li liCompletes 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./li liIs 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./li liMeets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable./li liCompletes other assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisory directives./li /ol pstrongMinimum Required Education and Experience: /strong/p ol liMust have a bachelors degree in a behavioral science (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work)./li liTwo years' experience working with children, youth and/or families preferred./li liBilingual in English/Spanish preferred./li /ol pstrongPosition/Program Requirements: /strong/p ol liMust 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./li liMust 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./li liMust be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California./li /ol pstrongPhysical Requirements:/strong/p ol liMust 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./li liMust be physically able to perform Pro-Act Restraint Techniques, CPR and First Aid as trained./li liMust be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle for traveling up to 100 miles driving distance./li /ol