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Back to Category List Intake / Assessment Specialist (5532) (Regular Part-Time, Hourly) Program/Location: Downtown IMPACT (Golden Hills) CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals! Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program Our Intensive Mobile Psychosocial Assertive Community Treatment programs (IMPACT, Downtown IMPACT and Senior IMPACT) provide intensive, community-based case management services for homeless adults throughout San Diego County. We deliver fully integrated services to clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance disorders. Our programs utilizes the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to support our clients in the higher level of community care and to assist them in reaching their goals and living a life not dominated by mental illness. Our team is a model of care, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and case management supports. Job Title: Assessment Specialist Program/Location: Downtown IMPACT (Golden Hills) Hours: 20 hours per week. Clinic hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Position Overview: As an Assessment Specialist, you will conduct initial intake assessments and screenings for new referrals, utilizing a psychosocial rehabilitation focus and dynamic team-based approached. Assist with crisis intervention and performs triage duties Develop individual treatment service plans for clients and assist with case management of shared caseload Manage database records to track referrals Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning Network with community providers to develop resources for our clients Provide presentations about Downtown IMPACT to community providers to further knowledge of services provided by the program and qualifying referrals. Essential Qualifications Master’s degree in a mental health-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling is required Registration with the BBS strongly preferred Minimum of 1 year of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred A valid California driver's license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business. Ability to pass criminal/background clearance Essential Skills Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential Ability to work independently, self-directed and highly organized Benefits: CRF provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer... 19 days of PTO per year 11 paid holidays per year “Platinum +” medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses for you and excellent coverage Several dental plan options Vision benefits Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses Generous retirement plan contributions Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans Paid training and supervision hours are available Opportunities for advancement and growth We also provide access to student loan repayment/forgiveness programs for graduates. All new hires are required to show proof of completed vaccination and booster before their first date of work, unless legally exempted. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Internal Job Title: Assessment Specialist If you would like to set profiles, manage, and track your submissions you can register here ...or if you already have an account you may login here The Application Process Interested applicants may click on an open position and will have the following choices: Register and Create a Profile: Start here! Once you create your profile, you may apply to as many openings as you wish without having to re-enter your information. Login to an Existing Profile: Check the status of your applications or apply to a new one with your existing profile. You will receive a notice of receipt after your application has been successfully submitted. CRF has made every effort to make this site accessible to all users. If you need any assistance in completing the online application process, please contact: Recruiter, Human Resources Department at 619-275-0822. Equal Employment Opportunity CRF is an equal opportunity employer, and we make employment decisions based on merit. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of any individual because of that individual's sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical handicap, disability, sexual orientation, protected military status, or medical condition, as well as other categories protected by federal, state and local law. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited and will not be tolerated by CRF. Diversity at CRF CRF is committed to cultural competence, and we have established the Cultural Diversity Resource Team (CDRT) whose mission and tasks include ensuring that all our corporate practices are culturally sensitive to both our consumers and employees. The CDRT has developed a company-wide Cultural Diversity Plan and is responsible for creating and offering cultural and ethnic awareness, knowledge, and skills trainings throughout the year. Cultural Competency training is required of all of our staff, not just those providing clinical services, on an annual basis. It is our pledge to provide behavioral health and psychosocial rehabilitative services that are culturally sensitive to those we serve.

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