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 16,000 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.
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
Parent Mentor
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Project Together Mentor Program Director, the Parent Mentor is responsible to provide peer support to the parent/care providers of children and youth receiving clinical services through the County of Orange Health Care Agency Children and Youth Services and its contract programs. Parent Mentors will become part of the youth’s treatment teach and will work closely with the child’s therapist. They also go into the community to work one-on-one with the parent/care provider to assist them to identify their needs. Part-time/non-exempt
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Xochilt Marchena, Program Director
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 Domonique Rood, Program Director