Mental Health Worker- Crisis Action & Connection
Chula Vista, California, United States
New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to utilizing trauma-informed care principles throughout our agency. Candidates should have knowledge of these principles and a desire to assist the agency in carrying out this culture.
New Alternatives, Inc. is a private non-profit agency that provides a wide range of services to children, youth, and families in San Diego and Orange Counties. Services include residential, outpatient, day treatment, school behavioral services, and in-home support services.
Crisis Action and Connection Program:
- Do you want a rewarding job?
- Do you want to work with kids who have been in a crisis?
- Do you want to help kids learn coping skills to help them transition from the hospital to the respite program and back home?
What we offer:
- Excellent medical and dental benefits with low co-payments, great dependent coverage rates (Available after 60 days of work)
- Vacation and sick time
- 403B Plan
- Family Fit Program through LA Fitness & Discounts at CRUNCH Fitness
- Starting pay is $23 (Based on experience)
- Additional TAX-FREE mileage reimbursement
- Paid internships
- Many opportunities for advancement
- Extensive training opportunities
- Great clinical experience and training if you are considering a master’s degree
Mental Health Worker
New Alternatives’ CAC Program is looking for patient, motivated, nurturing and positive professionals to work with emotionally disturbed adolescents helping them learn coping skills, help decrease hospitalization and screenings, and link them to long term services.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Case management services that include linkage, coordination of care with community partners, family and clinician.
- Family Rehabilitation
- Provide individual rehabilitative services
- Document services in electronic mental health records
- Maintain professional trauma-informed and caring interaction with clients and their families
This position is field base and services are provided both in the office and at clients homes.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a BA or BS in psychology, social work or other related field
- Experience in the mental health field is a plus
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care and resiliency practices is a plus
- Monday through Friday 8:30-5pm
- Must have a valid Driver’s License & car insurance
- Bi-lingual is a plus.
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
