Job Summary:
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– Mental Health Association (TMHA) has an opening for a Homeless Services
Counselor. The target population will be
Santa Maria emergency shelter campus residents who have a mental health
disorder or who have a substance abuse and mental health co-occurring
disorder. Participants may have any
number of minor children. This is a
collaborative project with Santa Barbara County Department of Alcohol, Drug and
Mental Health Services (ADMHS), Good Samaritan Services and Transitions –
Mental Health Association as lead agencies.
Work will be performed at the Good Samaritan Shelter Campus located at
401 E Morrison, Santa Maria. This
program will emphasize rapid access to mental health and substance abuse
treatment and services. Therefore
collaboration between the Counselor in this position, ADMHS CARES North, Foster
Road Clinic and CBO programs will be important in assisting in the recovery
process for individuals served by the program.
The
Mental Health Counselor is responsible for the provision of therapeutic
assessment and treatment services to the shelter residents and their families
in order to facilitate mental health treatment.
In addition, the Mental Health Counselor provides social work services
for the client, runs groups, and builds linkages to other agencies. Where appropriate the Mental Health Counselor
will insure transition to the appropriate ADMHS Care Team and will be involved
in Good Samaritan shelter team meetings.
The Mental Health Clinician will work closely with the Public Health
Department professionals on-site to provide a complete Bio-Psychosocial
assessment when a mental health co-occurring or substance abuse disorder is
suspected.
Minimum Requirements:
Must
be a licensed/waivered/registered mental health professional. Spanish Bilingual preferred. Expertise in the delivery of trauma informed
treatment required. Experience in dual diagnosis treatment required. Exposure
to note writing, record keeping, typing and use of a computer is highly
desired. Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills;
able to deal effectively with a variety of people and personality types
regardless of ethnic, racial, religious background or socio-economic level.
Must use reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties and adhere
to all applicable safety rules and practices while acting in such a manner as
to assure at all times, maximum safety to one’s self, fellow employees,
clients, and other persons contacted through TMHA business. Conditions of employment
include: must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid CA Driver’s License,
minimum of 2 years driving experience, reliable transportation, proof of auto
insurance, and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance
requirements. May be required to utilize
personal vehicle and auto insurance. At
the time of hire, other conditions of employment are to comply with a T.B. skin
test or chest x-ray indicating a negative tuberculosis result, and receipt of a criminal record clearance
through fingerprinting. Must be able to
successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.
Compensation:
Full-Time position with generous benefits. $18.48 to $24.00 per hour (depending on
experience)
All Candidates must submit an application to be considered for an interview.
Applications can be picked up from, and submitted to our main office at 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo OR printed from this webpage
Applications can be picked up from, and submitted to our main office at 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo OR printed from this webpage
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