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 Sherri Abbassi, abbassi@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.
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 Sherri Abbassi, abbassi@mhaoc.org
Program Director
Full-time, Exempt
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 Sherri Abbassi, abbassi@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 Jeff Thrash, thrash@mhaoc.org AND Mike Lopez, mikelopez@mhaoc.org