Mental Health Worker – MHS1
Star View Community Services is Hiring!
Our Torrance and Compton Office
are seeking experienced MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I (Casa Managers) - Bilingual Spanish
Bachelors or Master Degrees with a minimum of 3-4yrs experience
who are ready to make a difference in our community!!!
WHO WE ARE
Stars Behavioral Health Group provides quality behavioral health services through proven practices and cost effective care throughout all of California. Since 1988, we’ve developed supportive, behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, adults and families. And our more than 1,000 behavioral health workers take great pride and commitment in helping troubled youngsters succeed with mental health and behavioral problems at home, at school, and in life.
SUMMARY
Group Services Experience – Flexible to work two nights a week for evening Group Meetings
This position has primary responsibility for mental health and case management services to children or adolescents and their families. The Mental Health Specialist provides mental health services, including engagement, evaluation, case management and other services to Clients referred to the Community Services Program. S/he acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical and support staff. S/he documents and bills for mental health and case management services, and completes outcomes information.
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
« BA in a Mental Health Field plus four (4) years’ experience in a mental health field
OR
« MA in a Mental Health Field plus two (2) years’ experience in a mental health field
« Experience should be with children or adolescents (preferred) in residential or outpatient settings
« Ability to perform clear and concise documentation
« Knowledge of Community Resources, especially related to the Mental Health field, is highly desirable to make appropriate linkages
« Willingness to be available by phone and periodically by team pager to assist in crisis intervention and problem resolution during scheduled, after hours and weekends for assigned and team clients
« This position serves high risk underserved population in a multi-discipline team approach involving parent partners and case managers
« Bilingual (English Spanish) skills highly desired to meet current client needs
« Valid California Driver's License and Ability to drive to and from client’s homes in personal vehicle
As a condition of employment, applicants will be required to pass a criminal background check, drug screen and TB test.
PAY/ BENEFITS
· Health Care Benefits Package: Medial, Dental, Vision PPO HMO Plans (Some plans at $0 cost to Employee)
· AFLAC supplemental health insurance and Life Insurance
· ESOP and 401(k) savings plan with employer matching contribution
· Competitive Pay and Bilingual Spanish Bonus for some teams / programs
· Exceptional multi-disciplinary in-house training offered by licensed professionals
· Flexible Schedules Supervisor Hours
· Educational Assistance Program
· Generous Paid Days Leave (PDL), Holidays and More!
Submit your resume to Wendy Uribe, Employment Specialist
SoCalJobs@starsinc.com
Visit our website for additional career opportunities: www.StarsInc.com
Proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers DMH Contract Providers