Job Details
Job Location
Merced – 399 George Drive Building F – Merced, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$27.16 – $27.16 Hourly
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Person in this position will be responsible for the planning and coordination of the clinical activities pertaining to mental health services for veterans and their families. Interview veterans when referred by clinical staff for therapy, conduct assessment and individual, conjoint, couple, and multiple family group counseling as indicated. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plan and coordinate the clinical activities pertaining to mental health services to veterans and their families.
- Supervise the screening and assignment of cases referred for mental health services.
- Assist staff at arriving at solutions to client problems as they relate to mental health issues.
- Participate in staff meetings and conferences pertaining to client treatment plans and progress in treatment.
- Participate in discharge planning with clinical staff at the conclusion of therapy.
- Attend and participate in the diagnostic and technical meetings for cooperative planning and treatment by clinical staff.
- Participate in staff training as it relates to therapy.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the quality improvement process as it relates to therapy.
- Participation in Quality Improvement activities in an ongoing basis.
- Responsible for maintaining the client charts in compliance with agency, state and any other rules and standards.
- Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
- Ability to work flexible schedule (schedule may include weekends and evening hours).
- Military/Veteran is required.
- Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearance
- Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required; and
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Experience consisting of two (2) years of experience in counseling, therapy, prevention services, and/or social work is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with individuals suffering from mental health and substance abuse disorders is required.
- Experience consisting of two (2) years of providing direct outreach services in an intensive setting is preferred.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or other field related to the position is preferred.
- GED or High School Diploma is required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Not applicable for this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is primarily performed in an office or treatment setting.
- Some outdoor activities may be required.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Transportation of clients in company vehicle.