Screening Specialist - Bilingual Preferred
Job description
Turning Point of Central California, Inc.
WE EXIST TO SERVE PEOPLE IN NEED.
Turning Point of Central California, Inc. was founded in 1970. For over 50 years now, we have been transforming lives across the state of California. From Mental Health to Community Corrections, Children’s Services, Housing Programs, Recovery Services, Substance Abuse Disorders & more; we serve people in need. Our desire is to see individuals reach their full potential, and create lasting change that will stand the test of time.
POSITION:
Screening Specialist
PROGRAM:
Rural Mental Health
WEBSITE:
https://www.tpocc.org/rmh
Connecting our rural communities to trusting relationships for life changing transformation.
RMH (Rural Mental Health) is dedicated to serving the rural areas of Fresno County. RMH seeks to help people recognize their strengths and abilities to successfully regain independence and self-sufficiency in the community. We focus on recovery, resiliency, and wellness of the individual, with a “whatever it takes” approach. We run 8 outpatient mental health clinics serving adults with severe mental illness (schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorders), children with serious emotional disturbances, and those with a mental health diagnosis. RMH is funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) in partnership with Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health.
LOCATION:
40 E. Minarets Ave. Pinedale, CA 93650
HIRING MANAGER:
Rosa Perez, Screening and Referral Clinical Manager
PHONE:
(855) 343-1057
BASE PAY:
Monolingual: Class 125 ($19.71-$25.93/hour)
Bilingual: Class 130 ($20.71-$27.26/hour)
STATUS:
Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:
Until Filled
AVAILABLE:
Immediately
Company Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits
- 403b Tax Deferred Annuity Retirement fund
- 401a Pension Plan fund
- Term life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- On the job training including paid professional development and career development
- Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
- Excellent work/life balance including generous vacation and holiday pay
- Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
- Family-oriented environment
- Mileage reimbursement for travel
- Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
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Regular work schedule (Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm)
We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
JOB SUMMARY
The Screening Specialist reports to the Program Director and Screening and Referral Clinical Manager and is responsible for screening of referrals to assign assessment appointments in accordance with program contract requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Screen and triage all new client referrals to the program. Assist Screening Clinician to prioritize access for intake and assessment appointments.
- Complete the disposition status on the Electronic Medical Record System for all referrals, after determining appropriate level of support and eligibility for services.
- Interact with community partners to receive and make referrals. Links those referrals that can be served in a lower level of care in the community such as to a primary care setting.
- Work with admission specialist to schedule an assessment appointment, complete intake and eligibility.
- Maintain a caseload of referrals.
- Employees shall follow the reporting requirements for incidents of Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Adult Abuse, Dependent Adult Abuse, and Tarasoff warnings per California reporting laws.
- Document services to meet all clinical program and state requirements, including Short-Doyle/Medi-Cal requirements, noting significant intervention and progress toward development and attainment of a treatment plan.
- Meet with clinical mental health services staff for the purpose of reviewing client progress and to assure quality treatment planning.
- Review client files at the time of client discharge, and evaluate for completion of documentation, making written notes of findings, and review findings with counseling staff for the purpose of quality assurance.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and on-site staff training.
- Provide direct services in the clinic, and in the community, including individual and group treatment, case management, and consultation, as necessary.
- Will drive on Agency business.
- Will think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
- Comply with all Turning Point Safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to: workplace safety, reporting work related injuries, Infection Control and preventing potential safety risks for staff, clients and others.
- Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at Turning Point. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees also are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure or other absences from scheduled hours are disruptive and must be avoided.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Director and Screening and Referral Clinical Manager. Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science, Bachelor’s degree in related field that is directly related to the specific responsibilities of the job.
- Three (3) years' experience in the mental health field, with experience with the major diagnosis listed in the DSM 5, and the ability to identify the diagnosis and severity, or a Master’s Degree in a behavioral science related field (i.e., psychology, MSW, etc.).
- Demonstrated knowledge in mental health services with minors, adults, and/or families.
- Knowledge of mental illness and effective treatment approaches to mental disorders.
- Experience with co-occurring substance use disorders and treatment modalities.
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken Spanish and/or Hmong is preferred.
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Office 365, Teams, Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, general physical, and TB test.
- Must maintain good relationships with current, future and past employees, co-workers, vendors, third party administrators, and others with whom the Agency is transacting business, and relate to them in a professional manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR BILINGUAL SKILL
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken Spanish.
- Required ability to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish speaking clients and families for all clinical purposes.
- Assist with phone calls for Spanish clients.
- Required to provide language translations for case managers and Physicians on a periodic basis.
- Minimal adequate competency in the Spanish language as evidenced by successful passage of the TPOCC Spanish Competency Test.
- Other translation tasks as required.
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