The Mental Health Association of Orange County, a leader in the mental health field, hires creative professionals for programs serving adults with mental illness. MHA’s current programs include a wide range of services to improve the quality of life for Orange County residents impacted by mental illness. The agency employs over 100 unique and talented individuals and serves over 15,000 individuals each year. The Mental Health Association follows closely the psychosocial/psychiatric rehabilitation philosophy. All applicants are expected to follow this model of care. The Mental Health Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to employ a diverse staff. Persons of all backgrounds and beliefs are encouraged to apply please email the Program Directors attached to each description below. Your resume will be reviewed by agency program directors. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
Rehabilitation Specialist II (RS-II)
Under the direction of the Program Director, the Rehabilitation Specialist provides services to consumers in the areas of general mental health, assessment, crisis intervention, therapy, case management and Medi-cal related
services.
Languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Farsi
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Director of Clinical Operations, Edgar Rivera, erivera@mhaoc.org
Peer Mentor- II
Full-time, Non-Exempt
Under the direction of the Wellness Center Program Director (PD) and Assistant Program Director (APD),
the Peer Mentor – II is responsible for supporting the successful implementation of a variety of Wellness Center services.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Paul Tran, ptran@mhaoc.org and Parisa Mehrinfar, pmehrinfar@mhaoc.org.
Accountant
Full-time, Non-Exempt
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the accountant is responsible for the bookkeeping function of this non-profit organization, to include Accounts Payable, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting. Hours are M-F 8:30-5:00.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Jeff Thrash, CEO, thrash@mhaoc.org AND Trisha McDaniel, CFO, tmcdaniel@mhaoc.org.
Patients Rights Advocate
Full-time or Part-time, Non-Exempt
Under the direction of the Patients’ Rights Supervisor, the Patients’ Rights Advocate is responsible for providing support and advocacy to mental health patients during their hearings.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Mike Lopez, mikelopez@mhaoc.org AND Jeff Thrash, thrash@mhaoc.org.
SSI Outreach Specialist
Full-time, Non-Exempt
Under the supervision of the SSI Program Director, the Outreach Specialist is responsible for assisting consumers in applying for SSI/SSDI benefits, for maintaining accurate program and statistical information.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Christina Bennett, bennett@mhaoc.org
Education/Employment Specialist
Full-time, Non-Exempt
Under direction of the Program Director, the Education/Employment Specialist is responsible for promoting vocational opportunities to mental health consumers.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Edgar Rivera, erivera@mhaoc.org
Clinical Lead
Full-time, Non-Exempt
Under the direction of the Program Director, the Clinical Lead provides services to consumers in the areas of general mental health, short term psychotherapy, crisis intervention, case management, clinical support and trainings, and other related services, including administrative support to the Program Director.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Edgar Rivera, erivera@mhaoc.org
Director of Clinical Operations
Full-time, Exempt
Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent plans, directs, and supervises all clinical, programmatic and operational aspects of MHA programs in the areas of Medication Support Services and Clinical Services.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to CEO Jeff Thrash, thrash@mhaoc.org