Mental Health Specialist

Role: Mental Health Specialist

Organization: Son of a Saint

About Us:

Son of a Saint exists to enhance the lives of fatherless boys through mentorship, emotional support, development of life skills, exposure to constructive experiences and formation of positive, lasting peer-to-peer relationships. Son of a Saint equips boys with the tools they need to become productive men. We give them hope, vision, and opportunity as well as provide a secure and consistent environment for them.

Position Summary:

Son of a Saint is looking for an an experienced, strengths-based clinician to support the emotional, mental and social well being of the boys in our community-based program. This Mental Health Specialist will provide individual counseling as well as facilitate group therapy for boys processing similar experiences, such as grief and trauma. Whenever possible, the Mental Health Specialist will involve caregivers and families to provide psychoeducation, establish healthy boundaries, and open lines of communication. The Mental Health Specialist will respond to and support boys and families during crisis situations as they emerge. On an organizational level, this position will develop and improve our policies related to behavioral health and crisis intervention.

The Mental Health Specialist works closely with the case manager and the program manager. This position will operate within the context of our holistic and individualized program, which includes mentorship, tutoring, tuition support, recreational activities, travel, and career development opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial interviews and initial assessments with youth and caregivers to identify strengths, needs, and appropriate interventions

• Establish and maintain trusting therapeutic relationships with boys and families

• Develop individualized treatment plans including goals and objectives

• Provide therapy using evidence-based interventions and strong clinical skills

• Maintain and document professional records in a timely manner

• Respond to crisis situations

• Monitor progress through observation and information gathering

• Review and modify treatment plans on a quarterly basis to ensure consistent progress in accordance with stated goals

• Develop and improve organizational policies related to crisis response and mental health services

• Facilitate trainings for mentors and caregivers related to youth wellbeing

• Conduct assessments prior to client termination and write evaluative reports based on goal achievement

Competencies:

• Team Focused & Collaborative: Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and objectives; collaborates with team members, sharing ideas and differences openly; receptive to new ideas and adapts to change as necessary.

• Self-Accountability & Work Standards: Sets high standards of performance for self and assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.

• Stress tolerance: Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.

• Valuing Diversity: Helps to create an environment that embraces diversity and advocates for equity.

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Ethics and Trust: Maintains confidentiality and earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.

• Organizational Culture: Commitment to Son of a Saint’s mission; experience with issues that impact the lives of Son of a Saint boys and families; sensitive to issues of confidentiality and diversity.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling from an accredited institution

• At least 3+ years of clinical experience with youth and families

• Valid professional license: LCSW or LPC

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing to individuals and groups

• Driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

• Use cultural humility to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive environment

• Successfully pass a background check

Job Type: Full time

This position requires flexible scheduling, after-hours support, and availability based on the needs of the boys and families.