Behavioral Health Medical Facilitator

Location

Santa Barbara, CA | United States

Job description

Are you interested in advancing your career in the mental health field? Do you see clients as unique individuals, rather than being defined by their diagnoses? If this resonates with you, you may be a perfect fit for PathPoint's Behavioral Health Division - an award-winning and forward-thinking agency committed to a client-centered approach.

PathPoint is seeking a full-time Medical Facilitator for Phoenix House in Santa Barbara, CA 93101 . The Medical Facilitator oversees client medications, provides rehabilitation services and individualized support for adults with behavioral health disorders. Additionally, they serve as the primary counselor or co-counselor for assigned clients.

This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 7:45am and 5:30pm.

Why Work At PathPoint:

• Earn up to $3500 in training bonuses*
• Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
• Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending accounts*
• Paid vacation and 12 holidays**
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like wellness program, and referral bonus program
• Supervision hours for AMFTs

*Based on available funding

**Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours per week.

What You'll Do:

• Orders clients' medications, Requests PRN authorizations and communicates with psychiatrist or primary care doctor for clients to self-determine their use of as-needed medications. Observes and facilitates clients taking medications as prescribed. Documents medication monitoring.
• In coordination with clients, develops, implements, and updates individual Action Plans.
• Provides ongoing assessment of clients' mental illness symptoms and responses to treatment. Recognizes and is available to clients in psychiatric crisis or emotional distress.
• Assists clients in developing appropriate coping, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills. Provides counseling, emotional support, and symptom recognition and management.
• Assists clients with healthcare benefits, scheduling medical appointments, maintaining medical records, learning household maintenance, personal hygiene, shopping and cooking skills, money management skills and accessing reliable transportation.
• Functions as a positive role model and promotes cooperation and harmony in communal living

Who We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in a Psychology or a related field and one year of experience in the mental health field; OR high school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Must be legally able to bill Medi-Cal
• Knowledge of CCL regulations preferred
• Teamwork - able to balance team and individual responsibilities
• Client-centered focus - Assesses program services to assure that client needs and goals are reflected in the activities
• Professionalism - Treats all with respect and works well under pressure
• Judgement - able to make decisions and demonstrate sound and accurate judgements in a timely manner
• Communication - excellent written and oral communication
• Planning & Organization - excellent time management skills
• Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, 5 years of driving experience, and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
• Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture.

Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting wage of $24.50 per hour. The pay range for this position is $24.50-$27.00** an hour.

**Wages subject to change based on a variety of factors, and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience, talent, and responsibilities

About PathPoint: PathPoint supports people in living the life they choose. We partner with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. PathPoint is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves over 2,000 individuals annually in five counties of Central and Southern California.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities.

Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.

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$24.5 - $27 per hour