Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description

THE POSITION: The purpose of the Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) position is to provide therapeutic support to the children and families receiving services. MHRS staff play a vital role within the team including coordinating treatment and delivery of mental health services to the children and their families.

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range we’re offering is $17.50 - $21.00 hourly depending (Based) on experience.

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $540/month

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Credit Union Membership

Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in a mental health setting as a specialist in the fields of physical restoration, social adjustment or vocational adjustment.

Up to 2 years of graduate professional education may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year to year basis

Up to 2 years of post associate arts clinical experience may be substituted for the required educational experience in additional to the requirement of four years’ experience in a mental health setting (source: Title 9, Division 1, Section 630).

Bilingual in English and Spanish Required

Google suites; Microsoft Office; general keyboarding skills

Ability to learn and use mental health software (EXYM).

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Must have ability to commute to various sites including off campus and have the ability to physically restrain children if needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver mental health services within their scope of practice.

In consultation with the treatment team and clinical supervisor, use independent judgment and discretion in identifying mental health needs, creating appropriate intervention strategies and self-initiating treatment interventions

Conduct case consultations and assist in the client’s coordinator of care

In consultation with the treatment team and clinical supervisor, assess the effectiveness of services and change service delivery as needed

Provide crisis intervention services as needed

Develop an understanding of the McKinley treatment model

Create and facilitate group mental health activities based upon assessments of group mental health needs

Adhere to mental health requirements regarding activities, structure and documentation.

Work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement mental health services

Monitor at-risk behaviors and intervene appropriately.

Communicate appropriately and professionally with all employees, children, families and other individuals.

Attend all required orientation classes, training sessions and meetings as assigned.

Complete all required documentation including daily notes and rosters in a legible, professional manner consistent with the guidelines set forth by federal and state laws and regulatory agencies.

Conduct all interactions with children and families with respect; mindful of treatment plans with extra attention to specialized plans.

Assist in the orientation and training of new employees.

Participate in the agency’s Quality Improvement plan as assigned.

Other related duties as assigned.

Why Should You Apply?

Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives

Competitive pay

Several benefit options

Employee tuition reimbursement

Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.

McKinley’s response to COVID-19: The safety of the families, children, clients we serve as well as our valued team members is our priority. We want to make sure everyone at McKinley feels safe and welcomed. We are taking all the necessary precautions and safety measures to maintain a safe environment throughout our different locations. We are providing PPE to our team members and visitors along with practicing social distancing measures.Company Description

McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – include short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. Mckinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas.

We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. Mckinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.