Mental Health Specialist

Remote - Must live in Southern, CA

About SCAN

SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. SCAN Group is the sole corporate member of SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 300,000 members in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas & New Mexico. SCAN has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent for more than 40 years and is known throughout the healthcare industry and nationally as a leading expert in senior healthcare. SCAN employees are a group of talented, passionate professionals who are committed to supporting older adults on their aging journey, while also innovating healthcare for seniors everywhere. Employees are provided in-depth training and access to state-of-the-art tools necessary to do their jobs, as well as development and growth opportunities. SCAN takes great pride in recognizing our team members as experts in their fields and rewarding them for their efforts. If you are interested in becoming part of an organization that is innovating senior healthcare visit www.thescangroup.org, www.scanhealthplan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

The Job

Improve the mental and physical health of older adults and their caregivers in order to increase their ability to live safely at home through the provision of tele-health (and minimal home-based) mental health assessment and treatment. Expand the knowledge-base of older adults and their caregivers in the community regarding mental health matters and provide informational, educational and supportive services to enhance mental health and decrease stigma.

You Will

Provide short-term mental health treatment to selected clients including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, interventions (individual, group, couples and/or family), collateral contacts, and discharge/aftercare planning.

Educate older adults and their caregivers regarding mental health issues by deliver informational materials and facilitating educational and supportive groups to this population in community settings.

Provide preventative services to clients and caregivers as needed.

Develop and maintain professional relationships in the community in order to better serve clients and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues.

Increase the ability of older adults to live safely in the community by working collaboratively with family, caregivers, physicians, community resource providers and others involved in the life and well-being of the client.  Investigate potential community resources and be well versed in what the community contributes to this goal.

Represent SCAN and IAH in a professional manner by engaging with clients and others, communicating effectively both individually and in a group setting and demonstrating quality customer service.

Maintain confidential information by following all HIPAA regulations, policy and procedures, compliance and regulatory directives and by completing required documentation in a timely, professional and accurate manner.

We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members.

Actively support the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals. 

Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

Master’s degree required.

Licensed or license eligible MSW/MFT required.

2+ years Mental Health or clinical environment.

Demonstrated experience in mental health assessments, treatment planning, care management, and clinical interventions.

Familiar with evidence-based intervention models.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal, critical thinking and problem resolution skills.

Demonstrated customer focus; proactively finds ways to exceed customer needs.

Ability to multitask and work with limited supervision and Ability to appropriately maintain confidentiality.

What's in it for you?

• Base salary range: $64,000 to $91,520 per year
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• Elven paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday, plus 1 birthday holiday
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match and contribution
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

We're always looking for talented people to join our team!  Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now!

At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

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