Therapist I, Associate (Multiple Locations)

For most programs/locations, we are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for new staff hired into this role full-time (our Suicide Prevention Center is excluded from this bonus). We're recruiting for multiple locations/programs. Please indicate your location preference/availability in the application questions. Depending on the program, this position is partially remote and you have the option to elect into a 9/80 flex work schedule. Part-time applicants encouraged to apply. The pay range for this role is between $64,500 - $67,400 annually.

Summary

Our Therapists are be responsible for providing crisis intervention, intake assessment, and individual, family, and group psychotherapy to adults with a history of mental illness and/or substance use issues.

Primary Duties

• Provides intake assessment, crisis intervention, short-term therapy and facilitates conflict resolution in office or field to children, adults, and families with a history of mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Independently performs intake assessments and formulates diagnoses and case conceptualization using a culturally competent approach.
• Demonstrates collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team and external systems; interfaces and collaborates with clinic psychiatrist regarding assessment and intake.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize a whole person/integrated care approach in assessment, treatment planning and intervention.
• Demonstrates competency in managing crises with minimal guidance.
• Assesses treatment progress and adapts interventions as needed.
• Uses collaborative documentation during therapy sessions in accordance with Agency standards.
• Uses evidence based practice (EBP) to formulate an initial plan of treatment; assesses and monitors condition of client to evaluate treatment and adapts interventions as needed.
• Assists with client evaluations, clinical diagnoses and case disposition.
• Incorporates new technologies into treatment, including outcome measurements, to improve access, client engagement and effectiveness.
• Initiates psychiatric holds for clients presenting a danger to themselves or others and/or are gravely disabled, and in need of hospitalization.
• Provides some case management to include referral and linkages to internal and community support services, such as psychiatrists, primary medical care, housing, rehabilitation programs, drug/alcohol services and social activity groups.
• Monitors and maintains documentation of client services; ensures compliance with Agency, county, state and federal policies and procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Will carry a caseload of clients and meets Agency client service expectations as assigned.
• May be asked to provide after hours on call coverage and/or Officer of the Day duties.
• Attends and participates in Agency and program/team meetings, individual/group supervision, and related community Agency meetings as required/requested.

Requirements

• Holds a degree as an MSW, MFT, PCC, Psy.D, PhD, and one to two years experience working with individuals and families with a history of mental illness and/or substance use in a social service/mental health environment.
• Must be registered with BBS or Board of Psychology.
• Current knowledge of all job specific skills including crisis intervention and individual/family therapy, multicultural and socio-economic issues, and documentation standards.
• Ability to transport clients using personal or Agency vehicle and/or public transportation.
• Current California driver’s license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.
• Expected to have or receive LPS certification (within 1 year of start date) to perform psychiatric holds for clients who are gravely disabled, and/or exhibiting a danger to self or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)