Mental Health Clinician - MSW jobs in Lompoc, CA

Program: Wellness Centers-Lompoc Helping Hands

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on individuals’ mental well-being? Do you have a heart for helping others navigate their journey towards mental wellness? If so, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team at Helping Hands of Lompoc Wellness Center as a Support Host.

Position Summary

As a Support Host you will play a crucial role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our center. Your empathetic nature and excellent communication skills will shine as you engage with individuals seeking support. Whether it is a friendly conversation, offering a listening ear, or guiding them to appropriate resources, you will be the reassuring presence that our visitors rely on. The Support Host for the Wellness Center is responsible for the organization and direction of adult clients with psychiatric disabilities in acquiring and enhancing skills that will help enable them to live and work successfully in the community utilizing a trauma informed approach. This position promotes social rehabilitation, independence, wellness and recovery both inside the community and outside, to the surrounding community. The Support Host is responsible for having knowledge and skills in all aspects of the program. The Support Host will uphold and promote the program philosophy in all duties performed.

Hours/ Salary

Part-time, 15 hours per week. Must be available for occasional evening and weekend shifts. $18.00 per hour.
Experience and Skills:

High School diploma or equivalent. Individuals must have lived experience as a consumer or family member of mental health services. Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative work style and oral/written communication skills. Well defined organizational and time management skills. Able to work effectively with a variety of people and personality types regardless of age, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or socio-economic level. Ability to handle difficult situations, display good judgment and decision making skills, and remain calm and clearheaded under pressure. Must use reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices while acting in such a manner as to assure at all times, maximum safety to one’s self, fellow employees, clients, and other persons contacted through TMHA business. Conditions of employment include: Must be at least 18 years of age; a valid CA Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance, and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements is preferred but not mandatory. Ability to possess and maintain good physical and mental health. Attendance is an essential function of this job that requires face-to-face interaction with clients and/or other employees. Comply with a T.B. assessment (possibly a TB test to confirm a negative tuberculosis result) and receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting. Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.
From: Transitions-Mental Health Association