Mental Health Associate, Child & Family-On Call #1181

About the role

The On Call, Mental Health Associate provides skills training and CANS Screening to children and adolescents ages 3 to 18 experiencing mental health issues and behavioral problems in an outpatient, community based, or home visit settings.

Responsibilities

• Aid with CANS Screening.
• Collect supplementary information like medical records or school reports.
• Conduct individual, family, parenting, and group skills training sessions based on current evidence-based practices.
• Perform case management.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, families, caregivers, teachers, and community partners to address concerns and work with the Child & Family team to identify and support clients and their families.
• Implement evidence-based interventions tailored to clients' interests, culture, abilities, strengths, and needs, according to the individual service and support plan.
• Maintain awareness of community resources and help clients and their families access these resources.
• Consult with supervisor on cases involving potential abuse or other family problems affecting clients' development and well-being.
• Train staff, caregivers, and families on mental health, addiction, and behavior management.
• Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or obtain information about emergency/crisis situations and relay information to appropriate team members.
• Document and maintain client records to ensure compliance with agency and contract guidelines and confidentiality within specified timelines.
• Complete documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Travel between sites or in the community. May be required to transport clients in a personal vehicle and/or LifeWorks vehicle.

Qualifications

• A valid and active QMHA credential certification through MHACBO.
• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a mental health-related field, or at least 3 years of prior experience working with the related population in the counseling field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, understand mental health assessments, treatment, and service terminology, case management, confidentiality, and individual, group, family, and other counseling techniques; program policies and procedures for services and supports identified in an Individual Services and Supports Plan.
• Previous experience in a broad range of interventions and mental health skills training specific to children, adolescents, and families.