Mental Health Worker II

Job DetailsJob Location: Campus - Camarillo, CA 93012Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor DegreeSalary Range: $19.00 - $23.50 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWage band range $19.00 to $23.50 per hour; however, it is ultimately determined by contract obligations, the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Position requires a bilingual staff and is eligible for bilingual pay incentive.

Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Dir. Campus Services/Clinical Program Manager, the Camino a Casa Mental Health Worker II “MHW II” is responsible for the care and treatment of youth housed in the CAMINO A CASA Education Cottage and youth  attending of the PHP/IOP programs including leading groups and program activities, including providing daily support for youth in the program.

The MHW upholds Casa Pacifica's Standards of Behavior and embodies our core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and courage in the daily care and treatment of youth, ensuring the achievement of program and treatment objectives.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrated by typical activities):


Provides care and supervision for the youth individually and in groups.
Aids each youth working within a group and handling individual problems.
Understands natural and logical consequences and restorative justice principles and sets limits for behavior modification.
Notates the youth’s progress; identifies needs of the youth and communicates information to the treatment team.  
Communicates critical information about each child assigned to them treatment team. Communicates daily with members of the treatment team about the child's progress.
Assists in developing daily and weekly goals for the assigned youth.
Assures implementation of intervention plans developed by treatment team.  Informs all parties that need to know (school, cottages, activities, medical clinic, clinical staff, etc.) about specific interventions that have been developed, while maintaining youth’s confidentiality.
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.
Assists in monitoring the success of daily intervention/ safety plans.
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, appropriate boundaries, individual responsibility, and self-esteem; provides positive reimbursement experiences.
Participates in individual child/adolescent therapy, family meetings and planning conferences.
Provides transportation to off-campus activities as required in accordance with Casa Pacifica’s rules and procedures; assures adequate supervision of off campus activities.
Engages and participates in group recreation activities and events. Develops and assists in leading group activities, experiential outings, and activities of daily living.
Coordinates a variety of activities for residents including recreation, meal preparation, chores, hobbies, etc.
Records observations in the cottage communication logs as required; completes incident reports as necessary.
Maintains assigned unit vehicle and other unit or Casa Pacifica equipment; transports youth to designated off-site activities, school., appointments as needed.
Attends and participates in cottage/program and general staff training programs; attends out­ side training events and conferences as requested.
Cares for needs of assigned youth in a manner that contributes to achievement of treatment goals.
Participates and provides opportunity for recreation activities.
Accompanies youth to designated activities.
Performs general housekeeping duties in cottage area.
Secures services for meetings as needed.
Assists in the preparation and maintenance of assigned records, files, and reports.
Provide crisis management and intervention and participates in Therapeutic Crises Intervention (TCI)-approved de-escalation of children, as necessary.
Maintains confidentiality in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations and clients.
Completes incident reports and mental health progress/billing notes before completion of the assigned shift, unless otherwise approved by the supervisor.
Plans, organizes and facilitates MHW ran groups and on a variety of topics.
May perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Works collaboratively to develop, implement and leading of groups.
Serves as communication liaison with referring parties and families, by phone or via email as needed.
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.
May perform other duties as assigned from time to time.


 
Qualifications Required:Position requires staff must be at least 21 years of age. Completed and cleared Live scan, criminal statement, health screening with TB test. Must undergo a one-hour training which reviews mandatory reporting requirements as per Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).  This training takes place during pre-service orientation training and periodically thereafter and will be paid at the staff member’s base rate (plus any applicable overtime).

A valid California driver’s license is required for transporting clients. Any changes that may occur to your driving record must be reported immediately to Human Resources and your supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the education, experience and ability, with or without accommodation, to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must meet at least one of the following requirements prior to employment:


Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree; (social work, sociology and psychology or related field);
Have a valid Child Development Training Permit
Completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth.
A valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth.
A valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience as determined by the department.
Previously been employed as a full-time staff or served as a volunteer at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year.
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.


 

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


OR


Possesses a bachelor's degree in a mental health related field (Social-Behavioral Sciences including psychology, social work, or sociology) AND A minimum of one-year full-time experience providing direct care experience in a mental health setting and/or support services to mental health clients and their families.


 

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 OFFER
Casa 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 service
9 paid holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
Excellent Training opportunities – including opportunities for CEUs
Education/Tuition Assistance programs
Group Discount Pet Insurance
Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7, 365 days a year
4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e.,

Stress, Anxiety, Depression
Life transitions
Grief and Loss
Divorce
Conflict Resolution
Substance Abuse
Work-Life Counseling
Free Legal and Financial Consultations
Identity Theft Recovery Services






Casa Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.