Transitions Mental Health Asso
Location
San Luis Obispo, California
Salary
$17 / HOUR
The intern will engage in peer training and shadow staff to provide direct behavioral health services. They will also develop referral pathways with community agencies and assist in the creation of Employee Resource Groups.
Candidates must have lived experience as a consumer or family member of mental health services and a high school diploma. A valid CA driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check and TB test are required.
Position Title: High road training partnership peer intern- Temporary transitional
High road training partnership (Hrtp) - San luis obispo & santa barbara county
The High Road Training Partnership Grant will elevate the capacity and expertise of existing peer staff who are building careers in the field, improve current information technology for our peer-run programs and provide ongoing training and support for peer staff in the workplace. Interns will receive a high level of formal on-the-job training as well as participate in peer certification “extended education” training provided through this project. The ultimate goal is to recruit future peer staff as positions become available at the agency or in our local system of care. The High Road Training Partnership Grant Peer Intern will engage in peer training to enhance job readiness to work in the behavioral health field. They will shadow designated program staff and demonstrate skills learned by providing direct service. They will connect with community agencies to develop and strengthen reciprocal referral pathways to TMHA’s peer and family services programs. They will also assist in the development, planning and engaging in TMHA’s Employee Resource Groups.
Part-time, non-exempt position. 18 hours per week and 20 weeks long. Anticipated hiring range is $17.00 per hour. Includes paid sick time and a variety of helpful employee perks as well. (*Full Salary Schedule $17.00 per hour).
A few of our helpful employee benefits include membership discounts to various local fitness centers. We offer years of service gift cards to businesses of your choice. We offer gift cards for walking, biking, or carpooling to work as well as 20% discount for shopping at our Growing Grounds Downtown Store/Nursey/ Farm. We host two employee appreciation events for employees and their families yearly. We practice Trauma Informed Care Principles, Guidelines for Collaborative Conversations, and encourage the use of pronouns. We mindfully promote equality, respect and diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the fascinating characteristics that make us different! TMHA is also a pet friendly workplace (upon approval)!
Transitions Mental Health Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting recovery and wellness for people with mental illness through work, housing, community and family support services.
Transitions – Mental Health Association is a leading non-profit agency committed to providing comprehensive mental health services and support to individuals and families by inspiring hope, growth, recovery and wellness in our communities. TMHA has decades of experience with teams of compassionate staff. TMHA is a driving force in improving mental health and wellness in our communities and a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual contributions.
and Duties: 1. Engage in training and orientation to designated programs and services. 2. Shadow various program staff and demonstrate skills learned during direct service contacts. 3. Work with Program Coordinator and Vocational Specialist to connect with community agencies to develop and deploy reciprocal referral pathways to TMHA peer and family programs. 4. Participate in formal peer certification training and continued education training to develop and enhance job readiness/retention skills. 5. Attend training on Electronic Health Record systems (EHR), i.e. Apricot, SmartCare and acquire the skills needed to input data. 6. Document in respective EHR’s intake data and services provided. 7. Work with Program Coordinator in the development and deployment of Employee Resource Groups. 8. Promote, encourage and maintain trauma-informed practices in all services and activities. 9. Practice and promote, both individually and in team meetings, the Collaborative Communication Guidelines. 10. Attend weekly staff meetings. 11. All other duties as assigned.
1. Minor physical activity; may include moving or lifting up to 5 lbs. 2. Staff time will be spent in an office setting utilizing phone, computer, and office skills.
1. Seeing 2. Hearing 3. Speaking 4. Stooping/Bending 5. Moving around office 6. Moving between offices/clients 7. Driving 8. Climbing 9. Lifting/carrying heavy items 10. Computer use 11. Pushing/pulling/dragging items 12. Standing for long periods 13. Working outside 14. Using hands/fingers
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