Behavioral Health Clinician I

About the Role

Responsible for the development and implementation of person-centered treatment plans that seek to resolve the current presenting difficulty and support the individual in stepping down to less intensive community settings as quickly as possible. Additional support in the areas of medication management, resource connection (e.g., housing resources, AOD, PCP, OP, etc.), counseling, and advocacy will be provided as needed.

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The employee is responsible for assisting and advocating for members in all areas of treatment, helping them address barriers that prevent them from achieving chosen meaningful roles, and supporting opportunities for clients to make informed decisions regarding their mental health treatment to enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to clients/staff as assigned in the absence of the management team.
• Empowers clients in meeting their goals.
• Identifies, researches, advocates for, and assists clients in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food, clothing, and other resources as indicated.
• Coordinates intakes, responds to referral requests, and works closely with hospitals and community providers to ensure smooth transitions of clients into the program.
• Ensures all admission eligibility criteria are met and appropriate documentation is received to facilitate new admissions.
• Maintains all client records and completes required documentation and data entry according to program standards, including progress notes, activity reports, and logs.
• Develops and implements activities, programming, and groups that promote wellness and reduce propensity for recidivism.
• Supports clients’ medication therapy by encouraging adherence to medication schedules as ordered by their doctor.
• Supports clients’ efforts at improvement of daily functioning by modeling communication and behaviors that support the development of naturally occurring relationships.
• Assists clients in completing applications, setting appointments, and following through with appointments to other community support agencies.
• Interacts productively within the team to provide holistic case management services to an identified group of clients.
• Attends to the safety, health, and well-being of clients.
• Completes paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including but not limited to: Daily Progress Notes, Service Plan, Discharge, LOCUS assessments, and Intake assessments.
• Provides on-the-spot counseling and family interventions as needed.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis, both to stop the crisis and to notify necessary persons and agencies for resolution.
• Facilitates family support meetings to support the transition of clients into their naturally occurring support systems.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of varied experience as a provider of mental health services.
• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance/registration.
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old (excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport, including bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles).

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay

$34.00 - $36.08 hourly