Mental Health Support Specialist-1130

Brief Description

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health issues. As a team, we strive to provide culturally responsive services that promote mental and physical resilience and wellness.

Pay/Benefits

Pay range is between $23 - $29.35 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Benefits include:

• 21 Paid Time Off Days per year
• 9 National Holidays
• 401k matching up to 6%
• Affordable monthly health care premiums
• Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program

Culture and Mission

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.

What You Will Do

The Mental Health Support Specialist is responsible for providing and documenting mental health interventions for youth in accordance with their individualized treatment plan goals and in collaboration with an experienced multidisciplinary team. The Mental Health Support Specialist also builds relationships with youth in a residential and/or safe environment, participating in supervision, team meetings, and agency trainings.

Qualifications

• B.A. Degree in a relevant field; years of education can be replaced with equivalent years of experience.
• One year experience providing counseling or support to youth, preferably in a mental health care setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the developmental stages of the population.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma-informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
• Clean driving record: current CA Driver’s License required, or the ability to obtain within 10 days after.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation.

Preferred

• A.A. Degree with six or more years of work experience, OR
• B.A. Degree with four or more years of work experience, OR
• M.A. Degree with two or more years of work experience in a mental health setting.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience with intellectually/developmentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed youth in a residential treatment or wraparound program setting.

Join Our Team as

Mental Health Support Specialist

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.