Mental Health Specialist (12487)

InGenesis is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to work with our client. In this role, you will be responsible for providing culturally competent preventative and early intervention mental health services for the ARISE program. This position will spend approximately half the time in the field.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide preventative counseling services to youth and adults.
• Perform comprehensive behavioral health services including intake evaluations, assessments, crisis intervention, ad hoc counseling, individual/family/group intervention, treatment planning, collateral assessment/intervention, health education, and outreach.
• Attend outreach events with the Outreach Worker.
• Consult and collaborate with Program Manager and Outreach Worker
• Serve as main liaison to school districts and provide school-based behavioral health services.
• Perform behavioral health screening, triage, evaluation, and assessment to determine the appropriate level of behavioral health care.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate referrals to existing community resources when indicated by assessed need.
• Maintain current patient case records and prepare reports as indicated.
• In consultation with the Psychiatrist, provide psychopharmacological consultation for primary care providers within the scope of practice.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work/social welfare or doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Current California license - clinical social worker (LCSW) or psychologist.
• Bilingual (preferably Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, or Japanese) highly desirable.

Preferred education, experience, training

• One year of directly related experience, including a background in primary care consultation, behavioral medicine, health psychology, or other relevant areas.
• Experience in public/community health settings and/or in serving Asian communities.
• Experience in school-based settings.

Physical Demands:

This position requires:

• Sitting, walking, and standing associated with working in a normal medical/clinical office environment and with providing services out in the field.
• Regular bending and stretching; and lifting.
• Manual dexterity used to include, but not limited to, standard office equipment, and computer keyboard.
• Presenting information in front of a group.
• Reading and writing in order to review records for accuracy and maintain client files.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

InGenesis is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including recent executive orders, and strictly prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

InGenesis is dedicated to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Please visit our website at https://www.ingenesis.com/careers/site-accommodations for more information.

Company Statement:

With decades of experience, InGenesis has grown into one of North America’s most trusted Healthcare Services Firms, which includes comprehensive health and workforce solutions. As the industry landscape shifts with new challenges inpatient care, quality and compliance requirements, workforce retention, and operational efficiencies, we deliver strategic, data-driven solutions that include redefining workforce management and clinical service delivery. Explore InGenesis to discover how our expertise, innovative strategies, and commitment to excellence are shaping the future of healthcare workforce solutions. Join us in celebrating the professionals who define the next era of healthcare.