- Job Title: Mental Health Associate
- Job Details
- Posting Date: 4/11/25
- Reference ID: 241161
- Location: Ventura County
- Work Location: Onsite
- Discipline: Care Management
- Job Type: Contract
- Salary Expectations/ Pay Rate or Range: $21 - $24 per hour DOE
Job Description
Are you ready to give your career a boost by bringing your talents and expertise to some of the nation’s top companies? At Medix, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for talent through our Healthcare, Scientific and Information Technology divisions. Our dedicated recruiters offer a personalized service to make sure we truly understand your employment needs.
- Responsibilities/ Job Duties:
- Provide field-based case management and psychosocial rehabilitation services to adult clients, reinforcing treatment plans and supporting overall wellness.
- Maintain a caseload of 15-20 clients per week, with regular touchpoints to monitor progress and provide support.
- Attend and contribute to treatment team meetings, collaborating with psychiatrists, clinics, and other team members to coordinate care and determine next steps.
- Transport clients to essential appointments (medical, social services, etc.) and offer in-person support during primary care visits.
- Link clients to community-based resources and services, advocating for their needs and supporting long-term engagement.
- Serve as a liaison between clients and the broader care team, ensuring continuity and consistency in service delivery.
- Actively support team members by providing coverage and collaboration—embracing a “whatever-it-takes” model to meet client needs.
- Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:
- Previous experience in case management, particularly in the mental health field.
- Familiarity with Ventura County resources and systems
- Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including collaboration with psychiatrists, clinics, and other mental health professionals.
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Schedule/ Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Benefits:
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
- 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Term Life Insurance Plan
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.