Mental Health Specialist

The Mental Health Specialist works in the Swords to Plowshares East Bay Service Center located in Oakland’s Jack London area providing case management services to veterans in a manner that exemplifies Swords to Plowshares philosophy, mission, and vision through direct veteran care. The Mental Health Specialist acts as a liaison between the agency and outside organizations, linking veterans with the appropriate resources to meet their needs.

Essential Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

~Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities and be comfortable embracing the agency’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative and the principles of Cultural Humility.

· Ability to work with a diverse population- individuals experiencing co-occurring disorders, psychosis, suicidality, and other severe mental health presentations.

· Provides individual case management and crisis intervention.

· Conducts mental health assessments and develops goals and objectives in collaboration with veterans.

· Engages with veterans and their family when needed to ensure resources and referrals are provided for linkages to care.

· Conducts groups and activities designed to engage veterans and build community support systems.

· Ensures quality of services and clinical documentation follow Swords to Plowshares and the various funders policies, procedures, and standards.

· Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and reliability are imperative.

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, with a team, in an effort to provide resources and services.

· Ability to participate in group decision making in addition to case conferencing with internal and external partners.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements include

· Master’s degree in a behavioral health field.

· Working with Veterans is desired but not required.

· Understanding of working with marginalized communities, people with disabling conditions, and persons experiencing homelessness.

· Ability to create and monitor progress towards identified goals.

· Experience engaging and assessing for suicidal ideation, prior suicide attempts, and safety planning.

· Timely clinical documentation

· Crisis intervention and De-escalation skills

· Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.

· Strong organizational skills.

· Ability to follow through with tasks in a timely manner.

· Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team.

Equipment and Software used PC, Microsoft Word, Outlook for e-mail and calendar, SharePoint, web-based case management software, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

Supervisory responsibility: None

Benefits Information:

· 100% Company Paid Medical and Dental for employees, there is a cost for Dependents.

· Agency paid Annual Medical Deductible paid via Navia Card

· 403(b) retirement plan immediate, with employer contribution after one year

· 17 vacation days in the first year, and progressive afterward

· 13 holidays each year

· Supportive environment

· Paid lunch Period

· Annual Education/Training allowance

· Acupuncture and Chiropractic program (Up to 30 sessions a year-paid by employer)

How to Apply (No calls please) 

Please use the enclosed link to apply: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6154276.

Swords to Plowshares is an inclusive employer and we are proud of the rich diversity among our staff.

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