Job Details
Mental Health Support
2026-04-13 FRED FINCH YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES Spring Valley,CA
Description:
We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve. Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.
San Diego Dual Diagnosis is a residential treatment program and specialized, state-licensed non-public school for youth ages 12 to 22 who have an intellectual disability and suffer from significant mental health challenges. Our staff offers a variety of early intervention services that are individually designed to support participants, providing residents with intensive mental health, behavioral and psychiatric support along with a variety of recreational therapy treatments that enables them to gain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to move successfully into adult life. At the specialized school, students benefit from both special education academic and functional classroom learning.
What You Will Do:
The Mental Health Support Specialist is responsible for providing and documenting mental health interventions for youth in accordance with their individualized treatment plan goals and in collaboration with an experienced multidisciplinary team. The Mental Health Support Specialist builds relationships with youth in a residential and/or the safety of participants, staff, and site in accordance with Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) regulations, program philosophy, agency policy and accreditation standards. The Mental Health Support Specialist participates in supervision, team meetings, and agency trainings.
Qualifications:
Join Our Team as: Mental Health Support Specialist
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Description
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Mental Health Support Specialist, whether you are juststarting your career or a seasoned professional, you'll be able to find the right spot to help others.
Pay/Benefits At a Glance:
- Pay range is between $23 - $29.35 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
- 21 PTO Days per year
- 9 Nationally Observed Holidays
- 401k matching up to 6%
- Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
- Affordable monthly health care premiums
- To learn more about our full benefits package, click here
We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve. Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.
San Diego Dual Diagnosis is a residential treatment program and specialized, state-licensed non-public school for youth ages 12 to 22 who have an intellectual disability and suffer from significant mental health challenges. Our staff offers a variety of early intervention services that are individually designed to support participants, providing residents with intensive mental health, behavioral and psychiatric support along with a variety of recreational therapy treatments that enables them to gain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to move successfully into adult life. At the specialized school, students benefit from both special education academic and functional classroom learning.
What You Will Do:
The Mental Health Support Specialist is responsible for providing and documenting mental health interventions for youth in accordance with their individualized treatment plan goals and in collaboration with an experienced multidisciplinary team. The Mental Health Support Specialist builds relationships with youth in a residential and/or the safety of participants, staff, and site in accordance with Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) regulations, program philosophy, agency policy and accreditation standards. The Mental Health Support Specialist participates in supervision, team meetings, and agency trainings.
Qualifications:
- B.A. Degree in a relevant field; years of education can be replaced with equivalent years of experience.
- One year experience providing counseling or support to youth, preferably in a mental health care setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the developmental stages of the population
- Strong written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress.
- Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
- Clean driving record: current CA Driver's License required, or the ability to obtain within 10 days after
- Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation
- A.A. Degree with six or more years of work experience, OR B.A. Degree with four or more years of work experience, OR M.A. Degree with two or more years of work experience in a mental health setting.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience with intellectually/developmentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed youth in a residential treatment or wraparound program setting.
Join Our Team as: Mental Health Support Specialist
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.