Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Pacific Clinics
Job overview
The Mental Health Worker II at Pacific Clinics provides case management and client advocacy to support individuals with mental health needs, facilitating individualized service plans and promoting client stabilization.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves conducting assessments, providing rehabilitative and case management services, completing required documentation, collaborating with treatment teams, advocating for clients, and delivering services in various community settings.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly wage of $21.00 to $25.83 with a 7.5% bilingual differential for eligible candidates, comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits starting day one, employer-paid disability and life insurance, a 401K match up to 4%, and competitive time off plans.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience with mentally ill populations, strong cultural competency, teamwork skills, chemical dependency experience preferred, excellent communication skills, computer proficiency, bilingual skills preferred, and a valid California driver's license.
Work environment and culture
Pacific Clinics values justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culturally responsive and trauma-informed environment serving diverse communities.
Company information
Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit behavioral and mental health service provider with over 2,000 employees serving multiple counties with a wide range of programs.
Team overview
The candidate will work under the direction of a Team Leader or Program Director within a multicultural team focused on coordinated care for clients.
Job location and travel
The job involves community outreach and local travel across various counties in California, with services provided in the field, homes, schools, and community settings.
Unique job features
The role includes driving agency or personal vehicles for client transport and requires meeting billing expectations of five billable hours per day.
Company overview
Pacific Clinics is a leading behavioral healthcare provider in California, specializing in mental health services, substance use treatment, and supportive housing. They generate revenue through government contracts, grants, and private donations, ensuring comprehensive care for diverse communities. Founded in 1926, Pacific Clinics has a rich history of pioneering community-based mental health services and remains committed to innovation and advocacy in mental health care.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight experience in mental health rehabilitation, case management, and culturally competent service delivery, emphasizing your ability to work with diverse populations and multidisciplinary teams as outlined in the Pacific Clinics Mental Health Worker II role.
Focus on showcasing skills in client advocacy, crisis intervention, documentation accuracy, and knowledge of community resources to align with the job's essential duties and responsibilities.
Apply through multiple platforms including Pacific Clinics' official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances for consideration.
Connect with current employees or team leaders within the DHS Support Housing or case management divisions at Pacific Clinics on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their commitment to culturally responsive care or asking about their experience with the agency’s trauma-informed approach.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'strengths-based assessment,' 'case management,' 'culturally competent,' 'client advocacy,' and 'mental health rehabilitation services' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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