Mental Health Specialist

About the role

Mental Health Specialists are bachelor's-level mental health professionals who provide structured, one-on-one strength-based support to male clients at the ages of 5 and up. The Mental Health Specialist provides advocacy to those in our black and brown communities, addressing their daily living, social and communication needs. They provide these services in any location appropriate to the client’s needs such as home, school, community, or justice-related environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group-based behavioral health services.
• Deliver skill-building, role-playing, social communication, and problem-solving interventions.
• Support clients in real-life community settings including schools, homes, probation and reentry programs.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as school deans, case managers, and probation officers.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and follow clinical service plans.
• Submit timely progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Maintain a maximum caseload of 25 clients.
• Attend supervision and team meetings regularly.
• Teach of alternative strategies, role-playing, behavioral rehearsal, skill acquisition in the community, practicing skills in the community, exposure to social situations in which age-appropriate skills can be practiced, enhancing conflict resolution skills, developing communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• No prior experience required; GRO Community provides training.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation and active auto insurance required.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package. A supportive and dynamic work environment committed to social impact. Opportunities for professional development and growth.