Mental Health Specialist - Criminal Justice Program

Gardner Health Services

$69K — $96K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA degree with 3 years of experience or AA degree with 5 years relevant experience for MHS
  • BA degree with 4 years of experience or AA degree with 6 years relevant experience for MHRS
  • Mental health rehabilitation specialist counselor certification from County of Santa Clara required for MHRS
  • Master's degree with registration as MFTI or ASW for MHT I
  • Waiver of Licensure from Santa Clara Dept. of Mental Health required for MHT I

Responsibilities

  • Conduct clinical assessments for clients involved in the justice system
  • Lead group and individual therapy sessions focused on psycho-social support
  • Provide family counseling as needed
  • Offer crisis management support during urgent situations
  • Facilitate treatment and support services for non-violent offenders transitioning back to community

Benefits

  • Full-time positions with a 40-hour work week
  • Opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment
  • Work within an innovative program addressing mental health in the justice system
  • Impactful role assisting individuals reintegrating into the community
  • Possibility of flexible scheduling based on client needs
Full Job Description
Gardner Health Services is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Mental Health Specialist or Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist positions and a Mental Health Therapist I position. These are full-time, 40 hour/week positions in the Forensic, Diversion & Reintegration (formerly Criminal Justice) Program in the Adult/Older Adult Division of Gardner's Behavioral Health Department. The positions are based out of the Corporate Offices located at 160 E Virginia St, San Jose, CA 95112. Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor, this position provides assessments, group, and individual session related psycho-social services to justice system with involved clients in the CBT Probation Program. May need to provide counseling to the family at times or provide crisis management support.. In response to Assembly Bill (AB 109), signed by Governor Edmond G. Brown in 2011, services are provided to non-violent, non-serious, and non-sex offenders who served their sentence in county jails instead of state prisons. These services are comprised of intensive treatment and support services with the purpose of enabling them to function successfully within their community.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. Apply now!

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum qualifications of this position is listed below. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

MHS- BA degree and at least three (3) years of experience and/or AA degree plus five (5) years of relevant experience.

MHRS- BA degree plus four (4) years relevant experience and/or AA degree plus six (6) years' experience and obtain a mental health rehabilitation specialist counselor certification from the County of Santa Clara.

MHT I - MHT- Master's degree plus registered with the California Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) as MFTI or ASW and have obtained an effective Waiver of Licensure from the Santa Clara Dept. of Mental Health.

*If selected, other documents and certifications may be required as part of the hiring and credentialing process*

Compensation:

Compensation and level of position placement will be determined based on relevant experience and education.

MHS/MHRS: $69,539.18 - $80,614.97/Annually

MHT I: $83,605.54 - $96,921.74/Annually

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