Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

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One (1) full-time (40 hours/week) Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist for our Short-term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP). This position will work directly with the clients in the home and community settings (where appropriate) to help in the implementation of the client’s clinical service plan and its interventions for the regulation of coping skills, learning of appropriate social skills, etc. Duties will include working one-on-one with clients, coordinating with the treatment team, providing collateral services, writing progress notes and inputting them into the county electronic health record (EHR) CERNER. This will require training in CERNER and the ability to pass the writing portion of the staff requirements.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child development or a related field required.
2. Must be at least 22 years old.
3. Four years of experience in a similar setting required.
4. For staff with driving duties, a valid California driver’s license with less than two minor moving violations is required.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
2. Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
3. Ability to instruct in group and individual settings.
4. Provide trauma informed, therapeutic crisis intervention.
5. Mental and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
6. Physical capability to restrain children, lift over 20 pounds, and engage in physical activity including various sports, sitting, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, reaching, etc.
7. Possess knowledge and adhere to all applicable legal, contractual, and ethical issues.
8. Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
9. Ability to work at various community locations, including schools, potential placements, biological family homes, community settings, etc.
10. Sound personal qualifications (i.e., maturity, stability, high moral standards, and sound metal health).

Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct IHBS, ICC, and CFT services to clients focused on individualized treatment plan.
2. Keep comprehensive clinical records that meet standards of the agency, Department of Health Care Services, The Joint Commission, and contract.
3. Collect outcome data and consumer satisfaction data as required by the agency and contractor.
4. Crisis Management.
5. Must implement program goals and objectives to meet and maintain contractual requirements and productivity.
6. Participate in monthly Peer Review.

Summary:

We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist opportunity for our Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program who is ready to make a difference in the lives of others.

Why Sierra Vista?

Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services offers:

• Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision coverage, and an employer paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice and many other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Salary Increases each year.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cellphone plan providers and other discounted perks.