Mental Health Specialist - Mental Health Unit - Pool

Facility: Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness – Department: Mental Crisis Services

Schedule: Part‑time, 4 hours per week (PRN pool position, working at least two shifts per month, eligible for shift differential).

About the role

This position seeks to provide prevention for youth and families by making early, timely connections to help so that issues do not reach crisis levels or become repeating crises. The role also aids in alleviating the long‑term effects of traumatic events and improves the behavioral health status of children in the service area by linking them with appropriate behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health and social needs screenings for all families.
• Provide resource options based on screening results.
• Follow up with families and communicate outcomes to the referral source.
• Work with families to identify barriers to obtaining behavioral health treatment and social‑needs resources, and problem‑solve alternative options when barriers are present.
• Collaborate with crisis center staff on children in crisis.
• Screen families for social needs, including transportation, food, home safety, utilities, medical, benefit needs, supplies, child‑care activities, and job training.
• Link families to appropriate resources based on identified needs and ensure access through follow‑up.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field (required).
• 1–2 years of experience in Social Work or Counseling (preferred).