Mental Health Facilitator

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Starting Compensation

$26.32 - $27.68 USD Per Hour

Schedule

Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

Location

Lancaster, CA

Benefits

• Competitive compensation matching your skills and experience
• Generous time off with vacation and holiday pay
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle
• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities
• Career development programs designed to help you grow
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable)
• A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

Qualifications

• Facilitator II: Master's degree in Mental Health, Human Services, or closely related field
• Facilitator I: Bachelor's degree in Mental Health, Human Services, or closely related field
• Facilitator II: One (1) year of experience in a mental health field, and direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, and families; experience with high-risk children and families
• Facilitator I: Two (2) years of experience in a mental health field, and direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, and families; experience with high-risk children and families
• Valid California Driver’s License and maintenance of a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy
• CANS Certification within 30-days of hire
• Completion of Statewide Standardized Child and Family Team (CFT) Facilitation Training within one (1) year of hire
• Spanish speaking required

Responsibilities

This position has primary responsibility for coordinating services across various programs, including:

• Engagement, assessment, Child and Family Team (CFT) formation and implementation
• Development of Safety Crises Plan and Strengths Summary
• Providing a broad range of case management services meant to stabilize and reduce involuntary hospitalization and/or placement disruption
• When indicated, providing mental health services such as individual rehabilitation, collateral intervention, and coaching
• Acting as a liaison with external agencies and convening the Child and Family Team
• Ensuring the team consists of family members, County representatives, the client, and others selected by the family
• Working to ensure all team members are active participants in the CFT Process
• Working with the family to generate a mission statement and list of underlying needs, while assisting the child/family and team to identify and prioritize needs
• Collaborating with team members to ensure adherence to program process and principles, as well as TEAMMATES philosophy of “Whatever It Takes”

About the Program

Programs: High Fidelity Wraparound services, including Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services, Crisis response, and a team-based approach

Population Served: Children, Youth, and Families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse

Facility & Setting: Multidisciplinary program sites serving SPA 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8

Clinical Services: Trauma-informed care, mental health treatment, behavioral interventions, and parental skill enhancement

Length of Stay: Based on need, average stay is 18 months

Skills & Transition: Strengths-based empowerment, resilience building, and long-term recovery/re-integration support, including family support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resources