Mental Health Specialist for Wounded Warriors

5 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Wounded Warrior Project Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Wounded Warrior Project. As a key member of our Mental Health and Wellness programs, you will play a critical role in supporting wounded service members dealing with invisible injuries, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat stress.

Key Responsibilities
  • Screen, interview, and assess warriors and family support members who express interest in Project Odyssey and decide whether they are a good fit for the program.
  • Evaluate and identify relevant mental health-focused resources for warriors or couples who are not currently ready for participation in Project Odyssey.
  • Develop in-person and virtual Project Odyssey mental health workshop agendas with intentionally planned activities focused on enhancing the mental health of attendees.
  • Manage overall facilitation of Project Odyssey, including selecting participants, conducting activities, facilitating psychoeducational workshops, and debriefing.
  • Provide continued care to Project Odyssey attendees over a 12-week period through case management, mental health education, and coordination of traditional or alternative therapy options.
Requirements
  • Four years of experience facilitating veteran-focused mental health programming or case management and assisting military and veteran populations in support of their mental health well-being and readjustment.
  • Three years of adult-focused mental health programming or case work experience plus a master's degree in psychology, mental health counseling, human services, social work, recreational therapy, rehabilitation counseling, or a related mental health field may be substituted for this four-year experience requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Three years of experience working with brain injuries or mental health case management.
  • Two years of experience designing evidence-based programs.
What We Offer

We recognize the success of our mission depends on the efforts of our passionate, hard-working teammates. To help teammates remain focused on the warriors and families we serve, WWP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. WWP also offers a 401(k)-retirement plan, a competitive PTO package, sick leave, family care leave, paid holidays, birthday holiday, education assistance, and bereavement leave.

The estimated hiring range for this position is between $65,945 - $82,432 annual base salary, subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.



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