Mental Health Practitioner

Description JOB SUMMARY The ACT/FACT Dual Diagnosis Mental Health Specialist/Case Manager V reports to the Supervising Personal Service Coordinator and works as a part of the ACT/FACT treatment team in achieving the goals and objectives of the program to ensure quality of care for client participants. ACT/FACT is a community-based, team-based service to support members living with complex and significant behavioral health needs and a treatment history that may include psychiatric hospitalization and emergency room visits, residential treatment, involvement with the criminal justice system, homelessness, and/or lack of engagement with traditional outpatient services. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the Supervising Personal Service Coordinator, assist in the accomplishment of the case management plan with clients by screening, evaluating, identifying, and implementing specific case management activities as identified in the treatment plan to support clients in achieving their goals. Plan, coordinate, and facilitate services for Severely Mental Ill (SMI) clients. Work on a multi-disciplinary team to support clients with an array of needs delivered as an integrated service, including, but not limited to, medications, therapy, and groups, housing, employment, benefits, transportation, physical health, and substance use. Provide frequent and assertive contact to individuals, primarily community/ field-based services with occasional office-based services. Provide direct services, including case management and rehabilitation skills to clients. Such services may include group counseling, individual, and/or other forms of direct service as outlined in the Plan of Care. Provide educational groups on recovery, wellness and sobriety skills. Evaluate and refer clients as needed to detoxification services, residential treatment services and sober living placements. Provide individual counseling with clients assisting them in the development of sobriety skills. Maintain appropriate case recording documentation as per the Rehab option Medi-Cal guidelines, and other contract guidelines. Attend daily team meetings to consult and coordinate client care. Be available to respond to crisis in the community. Attend weekly supervision meetings with the Supervising Personal Service Coordinator. Maintain and submit all documentation and billing as it relates to client services in a timely fashion. Meet monthly key performance metrics, including end of the month deadlines, productivity standards and documentation timeliness expectations. Screen and evaluate potential clients for the identification of case management, rehabilitation, residential, and other services and activities. Develop and maintain outside supportive referral services for clients. Communicate closely, in a systematic fashion, with agencies and significant others involved in the rehabilitation of clients. Provide the Supervising Personal Coordinator with timely reports on any unusual occurrences that might impact the overall program operation or the health and safety of clients or employees. Think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies. Complete training requirements set by the agency and county. Will drive on agency business, either in a company vehicle or personal car, including picking up, transporting and dropping off clients. Physical presence at the program is required. ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENT A bachelor's degree from an accredited or regionally approved college or university in social work, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, criminal justice, or a related field that is directly related to the specific responsibilities of the job. At least one year of experience in a mental health or human services related field. Current certified training in emergency first aid procedures preferred. Preferred California Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) approved substance abuse counseling certification or enrollment in an ADP approved substance abuse counseling certification course within six (6) months of date of hire and successfully complete the course in a timely manner or at the discretion of the program supervisor. Knowledge of substance abuse, addictions, and related disorders, and ability to effectively provide educational groups regarding the treatment of these disorders. Knowledge of best practices regarding the treatment of clients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and Dual-Diagnosis individuals. Communicate effectively in written and spoken English. Intermediate computer skills in 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 pre-employment criminal background check. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, and TB test. 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 speaking clients. Required to provide language translations for case managers and Physicians on a periodic basis. Minimal adequate competency in the Spanish language as evidenced by successful passage of the TPOCC Spanish Competency Test. Other translation tasks as required. COMPANY BENEFITS Pay Range: Monolingual: Class 140 ($23.34 - $30.72/hour) Bilingual: Class 145 ($24.53 - $32.28/hour) Company paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Pension Fund and many other voluntary benefits Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program On the job training including paid professional development and career development Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve Family-oriented environment Mileage reimbursement for travel 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. Turning Point of Central California, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.