Mental Health Professional - Bilingual Preferred
Turning Point of Central California
- Visalia, CA
- $67,353-81,496 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Will provide mental health services to children, youth and care providers in settings such as client residence, school, community locations, tele-health and clinic sites.
- In accordance to program, county and state requirements, will document service provision of full-scope Medi-Cal and Short-Doyle beneficiaries under the age of 21 with comprehensive, high-quality array of preventive (such as screening), diagnostic, and treatment services under Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment Services (EPSDT).
- Will complete clinical assessments for children and youth, identifying symptoms, resulting impairments, develop treatment objectives and interventions.
- Maintain a caseload of clients, monitor and coordinate mental health services ensuring individualized and family-focused mental health treatment.
- As part of a treatment team, coordinate service delivery with Mental Health Rehabilitation Providers, Licensed Vocational Nurses/Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Psychiatrists and Administrative staff.
- Will collaborate with Community Partners to help coordinate care, identify resources to help reduce barriers for clients and families receiving mental health treatment
- Will complete progress notes documenting service provision in electronic medical record (EMR) in timely manner and in accordance to standards designated by Program Director.
- Will comply with program standards for documentation, evidence-based practices, treatment planning, discharge planning and other indicators of quality assurance.
- Regular attendance to team/staff meetings.
- Complete at least 40 hours of required training.
- Physical presence in the office is required.
- Employees shall follow the reporting requirements for incidents of Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Adult Abuse, Dependent Adult Abuse, and Tarasoff warnings per California reporting laws.
- Will drive on Agency business.
- Unlicensed: A Master’s degree in behavioral science with current intern registration (M.F.T. or L.C.S.W.).
- Demonstrated skills in clinical mental health services with individuals, families, and groups.
- Knowledge of mental illness and effective treatment approaches to mental disorders.
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Office 365, etc.
- Ability to operate communication/meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other platforms.
- Ability to operate within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, general physical, and TB test.
- Must be available by cell phone as needed.
- Required ability to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish speaking clients and families for all clinical purposes.
- Assist with phone calls for Spanish clients.
- Required to provide language translations for case managers and Physicians on a periodic basis.
- Other translation tasks as required.
- Pay Range:
- Monolingual/Masters: Class 167 ($67,353.47 - $81,495.79 annually)
- Bilingual/Masters: Class 172 ($68,066.52 - $86,125.86 annually)
- Monolingual/Licensed: Class 177 ($68,787.12 - $90,519.16 annually)
- Bilingual/Licensed: Class 182 ($72,295.95 - $95,136.53 annually)
- Company paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Pension Fund and many other voluntary benefits
- Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Regular work schedule (Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm)