Mental Health Therapist

About the role

This position assesses clients at the start of treatment (reviews as needed), develops and maintains treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning. The MHS II is a clinical treatment team member who is also responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. MHS II will also be engaged in admission and diagnostic formulation, screening incoming referrals, and work with referring parties (i.e. Social Workers, Nurses, hospital liaisons and etc.) to ensure appropriate client care and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Assesses clients at the start of treatment (reviews as needed)
• Develops and maintains treatment plans
• Counsels and provides direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of clients
• Conducts family collateral and discharge planning
• Engages in admission and diagnostic formulation
• Screens incoming referrals and works with referring parties to ensure appropriate client care and treatment planning

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or another related mental health field
• MHS II - Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
• MHS III - Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Valid CA driver's license and a driving record meeting the company's eligibility policy
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross or obtain certification within 90 days of employment

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or another related mental health field
• MHS II - Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
• MHS III - Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment options

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle
• Professional growth opportunities such as on-the-job training and paid CEU opportunities
• Career development programs designed to help you grow
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable)
• Employee recognition and rewards program celebrating and rewarding hard work and dedication

Pay

$68,194.00 - $70,304.00 USD Per Year

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 5:00 pm