Turning Point of Central California Inc

Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist/Case Manager III - Bilingual Preferred Turning Point of Central California Inc Turning Point of Central California, Inc.

WE EXIST TO SERVE PEOPLE IN NEED.

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. was founded in 1970. For over 50 years now, we have been transforming lives across the state of California. From Mental Health to Community Corrections, Children’s Services, Housing Programs, Recovery Services, Substance Abuse Disorders & more; we serve people in need. Our desire is to see individuals reach their full potential, and create lasting change that will stand the test of time. Position: Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist/Case Manager III (Bilingual Preferred) Program: Visalia Youth Services Location: 711 N. Court Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291 Website: Visalia Youth Services (VYS) is an outpatient children’s mental health services program serving Visalia and the surrounding community. VYS is a contracted service provider of Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency. Our mission is to empower the Visalia Community by providing an exceptional care experience serving the mental health needs of our children, adolescents and families. Hiring Manager: Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Base Pay: Monolingual: Class 125 ($19.71-$25.94/hour); Bilingual: Class 130 ($20.72-$27.26/hour) Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Accepting Applications: Available: Immediately Company Benefits Competitive compensation package Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits 403b Tax Deferred Annuity Retirement fund Term life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) On the job training including paid professional development and career development Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth Excellent work/life balance including generous vacation and holiday pay Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve Family-oriented environment Mileage reimbursement for travel Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Regular work schedule (Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm) We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Summary The Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist/Case Manager III reports to the Program Director and provides specialized services to clients in gaining access to needed medical, social, housing, economic, educational, and other direct services. Essential Job Responsibilities Will provide mental health services to children, youth and care providers in settings such as client residence, school, community locations, tele-health and clinic sites. Will provide mental health services aligned with treatment plan outlined by assessing mental health professional. Will provide mental health interventions that focus on behavioral improvements such as teaching social skills, coping skills, anger managements skills to help clients achieve treatment plan goals. Will provide case management services intended to reduce barriers to treatment and provision of needed services through linkage to other community partners. Will collaborate with community partners as part of mental health activities. Will complete progress notes documenting service provision in electronic medical record (EMR) in timely manner and in accordance to state/county standards. Employees shall follow the reporting requirements for incidents of Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Adult Abuse, Dependent Adult Abuse and Tarasoff warnings per California reporting laws. Will manage referrals via telephone, walk-in, fax or email. Ensure all new referrals are logged and entered into the Avatar Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a timely manner. Meet directly with parents/guardians to complete initial admission documentation and enter new episodes in the Avatar EMR. Will provide crisis evaluation assessments, including the use of de-escalation techniques, develop contingency plans, make recommendations for involuntary hold placement and interface with county psychiatric emergency team staff. Will enter new episodes in the Avatar E.M.R. as part of crisis documentation. Will provide therapeutic behavioral services (TBS) to consumers, as assigned by Team Leader. Will provide personal service agreement (PSA) services, as assigned by Team Leader. Will attend job-related trainings and also participate in a variety of in-service training, seminars, and practicum. Will attend weekly staff meetings and weekly supervision meetings. Will drive on Agency business. Comply with all Turning Point Safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to: workplace safety, reporting work related injuries, Infection Control and preventing potential safety risks for staff, clients and others. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at Turning Point. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees also are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure or other absences from scheduled hours are disruptive and must be avoided. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director. Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Essential Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling in a related field and four (4) years of experience providing direct client services in a mental health, social service, educational or similar environment. Communicate effectively in written and spoken English. Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken Spanish and/or in Asian and Pacific Languages preferred. Work effectively with diverse ethnic, religious, socioeconomic and professional groups of people. Ability to operate within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. Ability to operate tele-health platforms. Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Office 365, Teams, Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms. Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required. Ability to pass a criminal background check. Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, general physical, and TB test. Must maintain good relationships with current, future and past employees, co-workers, vendors, third party administrators, and others with whom the Agency is transacting business, and relate to them in a professional manner. Essential Job Requirements for Bilingual Skill Communicate effectively in written and spoken Spanish. Required ability to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish speaking clients and families for all clinical purposes. Assist with phone calls for Spanish clients. Required to provide language translations for case managers and Physicians on a periodic basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saludos Hispanos