Mental Health Integration Specialist

We are seeking a Mental Health Intergration Specialist who will be responsible for providing comprehensive case management to identified clients and their families. The Social Worker works closely with families and Early Learning staff to stabilize them and connect them to longer term supports.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We offer:

• Casual work environment
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5000 per year
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 
  

  Job Responsibilities

  
  
• Family Support and Clinical Care
  
  
  
  • Partner with families in crisis to connect them with appropriate resources and provide short-term clinical support.
  • Make referrals to ensuring families access outpatient therapy and CBHI services.
  
  
  
  
• Staff Consultation and Capacity Building
  
  
  
  • Offer individual consultations to family support team members to enhance their ability to address family or child-specific concerns.
  • Connect staff with community resources, provide a safe space for reflection and recommend tools and resources for wellness and well-being.
  
  
  
  
• Collaboration and Coordination
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with internal teams to organize and facilitate family support services.
  • Coordinate and communicate with external agencies to prevent fragmentation of services.
  
  
  
  
• Facilitation and Reflective Practices
  
  
  
  • Facilitate reflective conversations with educators, support staff, or families.
  • Lead cross-division discussions to promote cohesive program delivery and support to shared families.
  
  
  
  
• Documentation and Reporting
  
  
  
  • Maintain accurate case records, including notes, contact logs, and referrals, while adhering to confidentiality protocols.
  • Enter and report data accurately within the agency's systems.
  
  
  
  
• Crisis and Emergency Response
  
  
  
  • Respond to emergencies or safety issues to support families and staff during crisis, during normal business hours.
  
  
  
  
• Program Development and Special Projects
  
  
  
  • Contribute to special projects aimed at improving mental health services within the program.
  
  
  
  
• Values and Mission Alignment
  
  
  
  • Uphold and promote the organization's core values of Integrity, Equity, and Compassion in all work.
  
  
  
  
• Other Duties
  
  
  
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support program goals and objectives.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience with children and families in a clinical social work capacity.
• Attained licensure as an LCSW, LICSW, or LCMH.
• Master's degree in social work or counseling.
• Must be able to pass EEC Background check which includes fingerprinting
• Must be able to show proof of MMR and recent physical
• Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
• Excellent crisis management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality of information.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Khmer, English/Portuguese) preferred

If you are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others, we encourage to apply. Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 600 employees dedicated to reducing barriers and creating opportunities for low-income individuals and families.

Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Community Teamwork is committed to an equitable, non-discriminatory, and anti-racist approach in all components of our organizational structure and operations, including the job application process. We recognize that people of underprivileged backgrounds and underrepresented identities often are not afforded equitable access to resources, opportunities, and professional development. We offer professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement opportunities to ensure that you and CTI are set up for success. We encourage you to apply if you see an opening that is exciting to you and include examples of your work that you feel demonstrate your qualifications. Please feel free to speak to all experiences, skills, and educational certifications that you feel are relevant. We look forward to reviewing your application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.