Therapist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides group and individual therapy/counseling under the supervision of a clinical or program director.
• Provides psycho-education in group, family, or individual format; makes recommendations for improvement in clinical program; provides input on clinical issues as part of the clinical team.
• Carrries a small case load; provides consultation as necessary on clinical issues.
• Consults with or meets regularly with the client’s family, care provider, or other significant persons with the client’s consent.
• Develops individual service plans for each client and empowers clients in meeting their goals; assists teams with the development of service plans that reflect measurable objectives.
• Advocates for and assists clients and their families in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food, and clothing as indicated.
• Completes regular Internal Utilization Reviews under direction of Clinical Director; reviews and ensures timely completion of Special Incident Reports, as well as Mandated Reports.
• Aids in the clinical program development as needed, including KET tracking.
• Provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Attends to the safety, health, and well-being of the clients.
• Completes paperwork as assigned promptly and meets agency standards for billable units per month; ensures that all notes meet billing standards for content and configuration.
• Solves communication difficulties between staff and clients by providing interventions to enhance communication.
• Drives on agency/program business utilizing personal vehicle; visits clients in their homes periodically to provide direction and support.
• Attends staff meetings unless approval for non-attendance is secured from the Program Director and/or his/her designee.

Education, Training, And Experience

• 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 a related field and active registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

License, Certificates, Special Requirements

• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
• 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.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM and as needed for program support.

Compensation

$34.00 - $35.37 an hour.