The Mental Health Association of Orange County, a leader in the mental health field for over 51 years hires creative professionals for programs serving adults with mental illness.

MHA's current programs include a wide range of services to improve the quality of life for Orange County residents impacted by mental illness. The agency employs over 100 unique and talented individuals and serves over 19,000 individuals each year.

The Mental Health Association follows closely the psychosocial/psychiatric rehabilitation philosophy. All applicants are expected to follow this model of care.

The Mental Health Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to employ a diverse staff. Persons of all backgrounds and beliefs are encouraged to apply please email jobs@mhaoc.org.  Submit your resume to jobs@mhaoc.org.  Your resume will be reviewed by agency program managers.  Qualified candidates will be contacted.

Below is overview of available positions.

Also recruiting for the following positions, 1 full-time : 

TITLE:           Personal Service Coordinator

SUMMARY:

Under direction of the Program Director the Personal Service Coordinator is responsible for insuring those members of the Program Clients are meeting their expressed goals. This requires the PSC to provide support to members in areas such as medi-cal, medication management, housing, counseling, advocacy.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

 This position reports to the Program Director. In the absence of Program Director reports to Clinical Supervisor.

 STATUS:        Full-time Non-Exempt

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Essential:

1.       Maintains a caseload that allows for intensive integrated service delivery.

2.       Assess consumers for enrollment in the Program and medi-cal related services.

3.       Responsible for process and paperwork required for outreach and enrollment in the ISP.

4.       Completes paperwork necessary to open, maintain and close a case in a timely accurate manner.

5.       Assists assigned members in identifying and achieving their desired goals.

6.       Advocates for members in all areas of treatment and help them apply for and receive services.

7.       Safely transports members and other passengers to and from appointments and activities using own or agency vehicle.

8.       Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis.

9.       Responsible and held accountable for hours work and time management as coordinated by Clinical Supervisor and/or Program Director.

10.   Provides intensive intervention supports to consumers on caseload.

11.   Possess skill in crisis resolution, able to deescalate potentially explosive situations for any member associated with the Program.

12.   Insures the safety, health and well being of the members.

 Secondary:

 1.       Attend weekly staff meetings and other designated meetings.

2.       Keep statistical information on medi-cal related services.

3.       Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Masters degree  in area of social work or related field. Licensed eligible or intern  preferred.

2.       Knowledge of substance abuse treatment preferred.

3.       Bilingual ( Vietnamese/English) ability and knowledge is required.

4.       Possession of or ability to obtain a California Class B driver’s license, and a driving record meeting agency insurance requirements with-in 6 months of employment.