Behavioral Health Clinician I

About the role

The mission of the program is the Recovery Model so that individuals can realize their recovery goals, while supporting them in the least restrictive way possible, and helping them to be successful in the community.

Responsibilities

• Empowers clients in meeting their goals.
• Identifies, researches, advocates for and assists clients in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food and clothing and other resources as indicated.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support clients in achieving stability, wellness, and meaningful life goals.
• Provides leadership and direction or clients/staff as assigned.
• Coordinates intakes, responds to referral requests, and works closely with hospitals and community providers to ensure smooth transitions of clients into the program.
• Maintains all client records and completes required documentation and data entry according to program standards including progress notes, activity reports, logs, etc.
• Develops and implements activities, programming, and groups that promote wellness and reduce propensity for recidivism.
• Safeguards the safety, health, and well-being of clients.
• Completes paperwork as assigned, accurately and in a timely manner including but not limited to: Daily Progress Notes, Service Plan, Discharge, LOCUS assessments, Intake assessments, etc.
• 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 when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis.
• Facilitates family support meetings to support the transition of clients into their naturally occurring support systems.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and diagnoses.
• Develop, implement, and update client-centered treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy as clinically indicated.
• Deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and de-escalation services.
• Monitor symptoms, medication adherence (in coordination with psychiatry), and overall functioning.

Requirements

• A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and two (2) years varied experience as a provider of mental health services;
• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Qualifications

• California driver’s license & 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 inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Skills

• Strengths-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented approach.
• Collaborative problem-solving.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of mental health treatment and resources.
• Proficiency in computer software for data entry and record keeping.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$34-$36 per hour

Schedule

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