Mental Health Worker
The Mental Health Worker at Confidential Client provides therapeutic support to youth aged 11-18 in a residential outpatient setting, focusing on building healing relationships and fostering positive behavioral changes. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, crisis intervention, and documentation for Medi-Cal billing, offering valuable clinical experience especially for those pursuing advanced degrees in mental health fields.
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Overview
Confidential Client is recruiting a full-time Mental Health Worker to join the South Bay Clinic team in Chula Vista, CA. This role supports youth ages 11–18 in an outpatient/residential setting. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (includes assisting youth during lunch). Pay starts at $21–24 per hour based on experience, education, and language capability.
Responsibilities
- Build therapeutic relationships to support healing from past relationship trauma and to foster healthy boundaries.
- Encourage and support positive participation in school and the residential treatment program.
- Use positive reinforcement to shape behavior and teach replacement behaviors for mental health symptoms.
- Document rehabilitation services and complete Medi‑Cal billing to track progress, engagement, and high‑risk needs.
- Lead and engage youth in life‑skills training, skill building, cultural humility, and coping‑skills development in individual and group settings.
- Collaborate with therapists, county personnel, caregivers, and other treatment team members.
- Assist with crisis assessment and intervention as needed.
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, Child & Family Team (CFT) meetings, and case consultation.
- Complete required trainings and apply evidence‑based and promising practices.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field.
- Experience in a mental health setting is required.
- Bilingual/bicultural candidates are a plus.
Preferred Qualities
- Creative and engaging with adolescents who have challenging behaviors.
- Strong crisis intervention and critical‑thinking skills.
- Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently.
- Familiarity with trauma‑informed care and resiliency practices is a plus.
Full‑Time Benefits
- Competitive medical and dental benefits.
- Vacation and sick time.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Family Fit program (LA Fitness) and discounts at CRUNCH Fitness.
- Extensive training and internal promotion opportunities.
- Paid internships and strong clinical training — ideal for candidates considering graduate study in MFT, Social Work, or Counseling.
- Starting pay: $21–24 per hour (based on education, experience, and language capability).
About Our Client
Confidential Client is a private nonprofit agency providing a range of services to children, youth, and families, including residential, outpatient, day treatment, crisis support, and in‑home services. The organization is committed to Trauma‑Informed Care and supports staff professional development and clinical experience.
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