Clinical Therapist I - Pomona Youth DMH

Treatment Setting

Provide thorough clinical assessments and diagnoses.
Work with the client to develop client-centered treatment plans.
Monitor treatment progress and update the treatment plan as needed.
Address mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms using individual, group, and/or family treatment.
Provide thoughtful discharge planning to ensure the client’s safe transitions.
Provide crisis assessment and intervention as needed.
Assist with crisis assessment, crisis intervention, and symptom management within assigned programs by providing 24-hour, 7-day per week after-hours coverage on rotation with other Therapists.
Deliver services in outpatient, residential, or field settings based on assignments and client need.

Collaboration and Communication

Seek clinical consultation throughout the treatment episode and when encountering new and/or high-risk clinical circumstances.
Work collaboratively with other members of the treatment team including Case Managers, Counselors, Medical staff, and Psychiatrists.
Maintain frequent communication with the treatment team and engage in regular consultations, clinical team meetings, case conferences, and plan development meetings.

Compliance

Meet expected client care hours per week.
Maintain compliance with due dates for all clinical documentation including assessment, treatment plan, treatment plan updates, re-assessments, discharges, outcome measures, and other clinical documents.
Write client’s progress letters and court reports and obtain final approval from the supervisor.
Complete all assigned URCs in a timely manner.
Maintain full compliance with credential requirements.

Administration and Other Duties

Attend and actively participate in Clinical Group Supervision.
Actively participate in meetings.
Participate in training opportunities and pursue certifications in evidence-based practices.
Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
Arrange work schedule in accordance with the agency’s needs.
Read emails daily and respond when appropriate.
And perform other duties as assigned.