Licensed Therapist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs, strengths, and clinical goals.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments, including safety planning when appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including case managers, medical providers, and school personnel.
• Engage and support families/caregivers in the therapeutic process.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and case consultations.
• Completes required documentation, maintains client charts, and adheres to Medi-Cal/CenCal, HIPAA, and contractual regulations.
• Provides referrals and coordinates care with external providers and community resources.
• Works cooperatively within the agency structure, interpreting, reviewing, and adapting agency policies/procedures to improve the administration and programming of Behavioral Health Services.
• Completes monthly reports to the Behavioral Health Services Director and Clinical Analyst for Children Services.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Education and/or Experience: MA or MS in a behavioral science field in psychology, clinical psychology, or social work. Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience providing therapy services. Experience working with diverse populations, including children and families. Knowledge of evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care.
• Has strong observation, assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapeutic skills; is eager to learn and is open/accepting of feedback for personal and professional growth.
• Experience with Medi-Cal or public behavioral health systems.

Language Skills

• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Computer Skills

• To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the state of California.
• Valid California Driver's License with the ability to qualify for coverage under the Agency insurance plan.

Other Qualifications

• Some out-of-office travel required, routine travel within the region, and between facilities.
• Also requires knowledge of HIPAA and Medi-Cal compliance requirements.
• Provide verification of State-required vaccines upon hire for: Influenza (from August 1 to December 1), Pertussis, and Measles. Acceptable verifications include an immunization record and physician statement. Exceptions to vaccinations: Flu can be waived by completing an annual waiver.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance including sick, vacation, and personal leave with 12 paid holidays and a fully vested retirement plan with and up to 5% match.

Pay and Schedule

• Position is full-time, with full benefits and starts out between $43.34 - $52.44.
• Position will work in the Santa Maria area.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CommUnify is an equal opportunity employer.