Mental Health Worker- Crisis Action & Connection

New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to utilizing trauma-informed care principles throughout our agency. Candidates should have knowledge of these principles and a desire to assist the agency in carrying out this culture.

New Alternatives, Inc. is a private non-profit agency that provides a wide range of services to children, youth, and families in San Diego and Orange Counties. Services include residential, outpatient, day treatment, school behavioral services, and in-home support services.

Crisis Action and Connection Program:

• Do you want a rewarding job?
• Do you want to work with kids who have been in a crisis?
• Do you want to help kids learn coping skills to help them transition from the hospital to the respite program and back home?

What we offer:

• Excellent medical and dental benefits with low co-payments, great dependent coverage rates (Available after 60 days of work)
• Vacation and sick time
• 403B Plan
• Family Fit Program through LA Fitness & Discounts at CRUNCH Fitness
• Starting pay is $23
• Additional TAX-FREE mileage reimbursement
• Paid internships
• Many opportunities for advancement
• Extensive training opportunities
• Great clinical experience and training if you are considering a master's degree

Mental Health Worker

New Alternatives’ CAC Program is looking for patient, motivated, nurturing and positive professionals to work with emotionally disturbed adolescents who have been transferred from inpatient psychiatric care to intensive rehabilitative services.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct care and supervision of clients
• Promote a safe, stable, and regulated environment
• Collaborate with family, community services and therapist
• Provide individual rehabilitative services
• Document services in electronic mental health records
• Maintain professional trauma-informed and caring interaction with clients and their families
• This position is field base and services are provided both in the office and at clients homes.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a BA or BS in psychology, social work or other related field
• Experience in the mental health field is a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care and resiliency practices is a plus
• Monday through Friday 8:30-5pm
• Must have a valid Driver’s License & car insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person