Mental Health Facilitator

What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications)

Education

• Facilitator I: Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health, Human Services, or a closely related field
• Facilitator II: Master’s degree in Mental Health, Human Services, or a closely related field

Experience

• Facilitator I: Two (2) years of mental health experience, including direct service work with high-risk, severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children, adolescents, and families
• Facilitator II: One (1) year of mental health experience, including direct service work with high-risk, severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children, adolescents, and families

Licensure & Certifications

• Active California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company eligibility standards
• CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) Certification completed within 30 days of hire
• Statewide Standardized Child and Family Team (CFT) Facilitation Training completed within one (1) year of hire

How you will make a difference:

This position has primary responsibility for coordinating services across various programs, including engagement, assessment, Child and Family Team (CFT) formation and implementation, and development of Safety Crises Plan and Strengths Summary. Facilitators provide a broad range of case management services meant to stabilize and reduce involuntary hospitalization and/or placement disruption. When indicated as a need by the youth/adult/family, the Facilitator may provide mental health services such as, individual rehabilitation, collateral intervention, and coaching. He/she acts as a liaison with external agencies and convenes the Child and Family Team. Facilitators take the lead to ensure the team consists of family members, County representatives, the client, and others selected by the family. The Facilitator works to ensure all team members are active participants in the CFT Process. He/She works with family to generate Mission statement and list of underlying needs, while assisting child/family and team to identify and prioritize needs. Collaborates with team members to ensure adherence to program process and principles, as well as, TEAMMATES philosophy of “Whatever It Takes.”

Division/Program Overview:

• Programs: High Fidelity Wraparound services: Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services , Crisis response, team-based approach

• Population Served: Children, Youth, and Families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse |

• Facility & Setting: Multidisciplinary program sites serving SPA 1,2,3,4,6,7,8

• Clinical Services: Trauma-informed care, mental health treatment, behavioral interventions , and parental skill enhancement

• Length of Stay: Based on need, average stay is 18 months

• Skills & Transition:

  • Strengths-based empowerment, resilience building, and long-term recovery/re-integration support

  • Family support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resources