Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Description

Position Title:  Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Program:  Children & Adolescent Mental Health

Classification: Non-exempt, Full Time

Salary: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour; Commensurate with Experience

Summary and Range of Authority: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist provides intensive outpatient rehabilitative services and case management for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) children and families utilizing a comprehensive approach that is community based, client and family driven, trauma informed, and culturally competent. Services are provided in the home, schools, and communities of Central San Diego and North County San Diego, in addition to UPAC offices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide rehabilitative services  to client and/or family for purpose of improving client’s mental health  and functioning. Provide family education activities (parenting support, strategies, structure, healthy attachment, etc.) as needed
• Provide intensive case management services and make referrals for adjunct services as needed
• Support client and family with developing and improving independent living skills as determined to be necessary by treatment team
• Conduct outreach regarding education on mental health and services at UPAC
• Work in conjunction with the therapists, medical practitioner and/or other staff, for the support of outpatient community-based services and and activities
• Prepare accurate and timely documentation of reports and records as required by the program, which includes documentation of interpretation, case management and other services rendered
• Conduct outcome measures as required by program
• Utilize Electronic Health Record & meet productivity expectations
• Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team and participate in program planning, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, goal development, utilization review, and discharge planning
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, trainings, treatment utilization reviews & other quality assurance activities
• Some evening work required
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Requirements

Required Education, Certifications/Licenses and Language/Cultural Skills:

• Minimum baccalaureate degree or equivalent
• Minimum four years of experience in a mental health setting as a specialist in the fields of physical restoration, social adjustment, or vocational adjustment

Minimum Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Knowledge and minimum one-year full time experience in working with children, adolescents, families and culturally diverse communities
• Must be competent and comfortable in communicating mental health concepts
• Experienced and knowledgeable of community mental health services and social services; some knowledge of human behavior, psychology, and cross-cultural and bicultural issues
• Familiarity with community resources and delivery of case management services
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to sensitive or proprietary information or materials
• Comfortable with discussing issues such as suicide, homicide, domestic violence, trauma and other sensitive issues with clients and other treatment team members
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and successfully bring them to fruition
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a flexible work schedule
• Must demonstrate intermediate level of computer literacy and experience using office productivity software i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet browsers, and Outlook.
• Must pass background check (Live Scan Fingerprint)
• Must have TB clearance.         
• Must be able to drive for business purposes to other locations within San Diego
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and comprehensive automobile insurance coverage, as required by law.
• Will not be debarred or excluded from participation in Federal programs by the General Services Administration and/or the Department of Health and Human Services of the Inspector General.

Additional Preferred Education or Qualifications:

• Trained in SmartCare Electronic Health Records System
• Knowledge of County contracted Medi-Cal and MHSA programs
• Knowledge of San Diego County documentation standards

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Spends approximately 70% of work time sitting and meeting with others or working at a desk and/or computer.  Spends approximately 30% of work time standing or walking within the work area or outside the office at meetings and events, also bends, twists, stoops and reaches.  Ability to communicate in writing and verbally. Regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Frequently is required to use hands to touch, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Working conditions are normal for an office environment and event venues.  The noise level is usually moderate.