Mental Health Worker

Mental Health WorkerSalary Range $19.00 - $23.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level Bachelor Degree Category Nonprofit - Social ServicesAbout Casa PacificaFor 30 years, Casa Pacifica has been helping at-risk children, their families, and young adults thrive.As the largest non-profit provider of children's and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, Casa Pacifica specializes in treating children and young adults who struggle with complex mental health challenges such as emotional dysregulation, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. Our multi-disciplinary staff of highly trained clinicians, psychologists, educators, therapists and mental health workers provide exceptional, evidence-based care to help our youth overcome a wide array of mental health challenges.Casa Pacifica's Camarillo, Goleta, and Santa Maria offices work with more than 2,000 at-risk children, families, and young adults annually in outpatient, residential, home, and community-based settings. Our main Camarillo campus, located on 25 acres of beautiful park-like grounds, provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment for youth to overcome challenges, to find hope, and to heal.We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.About Our Residential ProgramsCamino A Casa: this private insurance-based residential treatment program serving youth ages 12-17 overcome a wide range of mental health concerns through individual and group therapy, family therapy, and medication management. Camino a Casa also offers both a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP): this publicly funded residential program aims to provide a trauma-informed mental health treatment to address mental health symptoms that interfere with youth's functioning, as well as develop social, emotional, and self-regulatory skills that will increase safe behaviors and enhance emotional stability and resilience.About The RoleThe hiring range for this position is $19.00 to $23.00 hourly. Starting pay is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Full-time night shift roles are eligible for a night shift pay differential. This position does offer future growth opportunities.Mental Health Worker is currently hiring Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday through Wednesday.Key ResponsibilitiesCommunicates critical information about each youth assigned to the treatment team. Communicates daily with members of the treatment team about the youth's progress.Assists in developing daily and weekly goals for the assigned youth.Provide behavioral coaching to the youth; individually and in group sessions, to assist in identifying/dealing with difficult feelings, and thoughts that result in maladaptive behaviors as well as teaching appropriate replacement behaviors.Ensure effective crisis prevention and intervention through input and promoting awareness of safety plans and de-escalation strategies.Communicate changes in or achievement of behavioral goals. Integrate the youth's treatment plan and clinician's recommendations when working with the youth.Assures that safety plans are in place and that they are understood by cottage staff.Provides required trauma-informed care, supervision, and treatment in accordance with milieu program and individual treatment plans. Facilitates youth in development of social skills, personal competence, individual responsibility, and self-esteem; provides positive reimbursement experiences.Participates in individual youth therapy, family meetings and planning conferences.Provides transportation as neededEngages and participates in group recreation activities and events. Develops and assists in leading group activities, experiential outings, and activities of daily living.Attends and participates in cottage/program and general staff training programs; attends outside training events and conferences as requested.Cares for clothing, shelter, and other basic needs of assigned youth in a manner that contributes to achievement of treatment goals.Provide crisis management and intervention and participates in Therapeutic Crises Intervention (TCI)-approved de-escalation of youth, as necessary.Maintains confidentiality in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations and clients.Plans, organizes and facilitates MHW ran groups and on a variety of topics.May perform other duties as assigned from time to time.Regularly conducts 15-minute checks to ensure proper safety of youth when working overnight shift and as needed for youth on High Risk "HR" Status.Participates in weekly group and/or individual supervision meetings with supervisor.QualificationsAll Mental Health Workers must meet at least one of the following requirements before employment:Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree in a related field.Have a valid Child Development Training Permit, or Vocational Training Certificate; or completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood education and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth.Previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic center for 1 year, and/or prior experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice system as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver or other relevant experience as determined by the department.Internal and external candidates require 1 year of experience in facilitating groups, planning therapeutic activities for groups, milieu management, therapeutic interventions, and collaboration with the clinical team and families.In addition, individual must meet one of the following billing requirements :A minimum two (2) years of full-time experience providing direct care experience in a mental health setting and/or support services to mental health clients and their families.Possesses a bachelor's degree in a mental health related field (Social-Behavioral Sciences including psychology, social work, or sociology) AND A minimum of 6 months full-time experience providing direct care experience in a mental health setting and/or support services to mental health clients and their families.Credentials: Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Additionally trained in Water Safety, Mandated Abuse Reporting, and Bloodborne Pathogen training, along with other helpful certifications and training. Otherwise, training will be provided on the job site.Other Skills and Abilities:Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills; ability to motivate.Must have good working understanding of child and adolescent development, behavior management and group process.Must have aptitude to deal with severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in a shelter care setting. Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.Driving: A valid California driver's license is required. Any changes that occur on your driving record must be reported immediately to your supervisor and Human Resources.Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.What We OfferCasa Pacifica strongly believes in providing our employees with a comprehensive and competitive total benefits package that will support them across the many needs that arise in life. In addition to the salary information listed above, employees within this position will also be eligible for the following:Comprehensive Benefits package,401k auto enrollment at 3% with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service9 paid holidaysMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance optionsFlexible Spending and Dependent care programsExcellent Training opportunities – including opportunities for CEUsEducation/Tuition Assistance programsGroup Discount Pet InsuranceAflac Hospital, Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options