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.
Program Director – Outpatient Recovery Division
Costa Mesa
Under direction of the Director of Clinical Operations (or the Chief Executive Officer), the Program Director is responsible for ensuring the program achieves positive consumer outcomes. The Program Director is responsible for overall management responsibilities of medi-cal related services.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Director of Clinical Operations, Edgar Rivera.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Development and Community Education is responsible for researching, soliciting and writing private and corporate grant proposals. Maintain calendar of grant application due dates and submit all required grant reports. Also responsible for, planning, developing and coordinating Annual Advocacy and Mental Health Conference events and representing the agency and mission in the community.
Full-time, Exempt
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Jeff Thrash, C.E.O.
REGIONAL CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent provides on-site clinical oversight, consultation, supervision, psychoeducation and operations training to the paraprofessional management team and line staff of the Wellness Center and Homeless Mentally Ill Multi-Service Center programs to ensure quality, appropriate and efficient services to the clients and enhance the clinical skills and knowledge base of the staff.
Full-time, Exempt
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Jeff Thrash, C.E.O.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Under direction of the Regional Clinical Supevisor (RCS), this individual directs and supervises all aspects of the Multi-Service Center.
Full-time, Exempt
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Jeff Thrash, C.E.O.
BACK TO WORK SPECIALIST
Under direction of the Multi-Service Center Program Director and/or Assistant Coordinator(s), the Back to Work Specialist is responsible for supporting mental health consumers in re-entering the workforce.
Full-time, Non-exempt
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Carmen Balandran.
CASE MANAGER
Under direction of the Program Director and/or the Assistant Coordinator, the Case Manager is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operation of the Multi-Service Center, with a special focus on managing a caseload of Consumers.
Full-time, Non-exempt
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Carmen Balandran.
PEER MENTOR-TEMP, WELLNESS CENTER
Under the direction of the Wellness Center Program Director and Assistant Program Director, the Peer Mentor is responsible for supporting the
successful implementation of a variety of Wellness Center services.
Part-time, Non-exempt
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Morgan Spillan.
PATIENTS’ RIGHTS ADVOCATE
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. This position reports to the Patients’ Rights Supervisor, as well as the Multi-Service Center Program Director & Assistant Program Directors as needed
Full-time or Part-time, Non-Exempt
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Jeff Thrash, CEO
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.
Mentor for Transitional Aged Youth
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Project Together Mentor Program Director, the TAY Mentor is responsible to provide peer-to-peer support and/or self-help to clients as needed, requested or directed. This position reports to the Project Together Mentor Program Director and Mentor Coordinator. Part-time, Non-exempt (must be able to work some evenings and weekends)
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Program Director, Xochilt Marchena
Counselor
Under direction of the Program Director and/or the Assistant Coordinator, the Counselor is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operation of the Multi-Service Center, with a special focus on managing a caseload of Consumers. Full-time/non-exempt
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Carmen Balandran
Case Manager- Multi-Service Center Courtyard Program
Under direction of the Program Director and guidance from the Lead Case Manager, the Case Manager is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operation of the Multi-Service Center’s Courtyard Outreach Program, with a special focus on providing direct outreach and engagement services to consumers at the Courtyard Shelter. Full-time TEMPORARY, Non-Exempt
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Juan Lopez at jlopez@mhaoc.org