Assessment and Discharge Specialist – Mental Health Services for Adult Outpatient Program

Hours: 40 hours per week. Clinic hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday), 11:00 am - 7:00 pm (Wednesday).

Pay Rate: $28.00 to $31.00 per hour

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

We are constantly evolving and developing fresh approaches to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

Program Overview:

Located in El Cajon, CA, Heartland Wellness and Recovery Center is an adult outpatient program that provides a variety of intervention services to individuals in crisis. We serve individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

Our services include initial psychosocial assessments, psychiatric and medication evaluations, ongoing medication support services, limited individual and group counseling, supported housing, care coordination, case management, and linking clients with additional community-based supports.

Typical Duties of the Assessment and Discharge Specialist

• Provides screening, clinical assessments, case management and outreach for outpatient program clients diagnosed with severe mental illness and may be dually diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder
• Conducts collateral interviews, develops individual service plans and participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Provides crisis intervention as appropriate
• Coordinates with the multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning in progress
• Collaborates with nursing staff to arrange continuing care medication maintenance
• Assists clients with obtaining treatment benefits and other community-based supports to facilitate recovery and improvement

Qualifications/Skills Requirement

• Waivered/Registered Psychologist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC preferred or licensed-eligible (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals who have a severe and persistent mental illness, as well as co-occurring disorders required
• Those with experience in a walk-in outpatient-based mental health program encouraged to apply
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel required
• Fluent bilingual Spanish, Arabic, or Chaldean – preferred, but not required
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Able to pass criminal/background clearance and credentialing review

• 19 days of PTO per year
• 12 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 before their first date of work, unless legally exempted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Assessment and Discharge Specialist