Assessment Specialist Areta Crowell Wellness Recovery Center

Pay Rate: $32.00 to $33.65 per hour

Benefits:

• Clinical supervision for licensure collect hours quickly!
• Advanced clinical training at no cost
• Student loan repayment assistance - $100 monthly
• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
• 19 days of PTO per yearand12 paid holidays per year
• Platinum + medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses for you and excellent coveragewithseveral dental plan options and vision plan benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability with generous retirement plan contributions with Tax-Free Flexible Spending Plans
• Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans

Hours: 40 hours per week

Located in the Bankers Hill area in San Diego, CA, the Areta Crowell Wellness & 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 Specialist

• Provides screening, clinical assessments, and crisis intervention within the walk-in model
• Assists management team, including consultation and oversight
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Coordinates with the multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning in progress

Qualifications/Skills Requirements

• Masters degree in a mental health-related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.)
• Licensed or license-eligible with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology
• Experience with working with individuals who have a severe and persistent mental illness, as well as co-occurring disorders
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• Reliable transportation is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. A valid California drivers license in good standing and proof of insurance are required for employees driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Able to pass criminal/background clearance

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 Specialist