Description Ensure mental health treatment services are provided in a way that maximizes client independence and family empowerment.  Provide culturally competent clinical services to assist individuals and families in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.                       ***Salary $34 per hr***      Administrative Duties and Child Care          

• Provides crisis intervention consultation and other activities directly related to the interventions process. 
• Provides individual (adult and children), group and family therapy.
• Provides occupational, education, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and vocational plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Participates in program development and staff in-services.
• Participates in staff meetings as required.
• Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program.
• Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting interest, abilities, and needs.
• Documents in medical record according to requirements of company and regulatory agencies.
• Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or may refer to other specialist or institutions.
• Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used.
• May be required to provide a minimum number of hours weekly, as specified by supervisor or director.
• May provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, school districts, human service agencies, hospitals, and various county departments.
• May provide linkages to intensive interventions to develop skills aimed at mediating the effects of mental crisis, trauma, or depression.
• May teach various educational classes (parenting, domestic violence, anger management, etc.) and provide on-site therapy in schools.
• Meet monthly productivity requirement of 100 direct service hours (DSH).
• May be required to spend up to 80% of time counseling individual (adult and children), group and family therapy; students or working with parents/caretakers on and/or off-site.
• May require field travel.
• Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company.

Recovery Requirements          

• Provide the best customer care possible.
• Identify and build upon the strengths of clients, coworkers, and the communities we serve.
• Support clients’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness.
• Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our clients.
• Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our clients and establishes our leadership in the industry.
• Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own services to ensure the best possible outcomes

Education/Licensing Requirements                                              

• Masters degree from accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Must be registered as a MFT Intern or Associate Social Worker.
• Proof of: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required.  Prior behavioral health experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience      

• 2+ years’ experience with mental health patients (inpatient and outpatient). 
• Must be Bilingual in Spanish
• Must have direct clinical, case management experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation philosophy. 
• Intermediate PC skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, computer skills and communication skills are a must.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.

Physical Requirements          

• Office Environment (not remote position).  Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• Will require off-site travel 20% (local and out of state) - meeting, county and/or client needs.
• Will use personal car or vehicle as required for travel and/or transportation.
• Will travel for meetings, training, etc. as needed. However, not remote position.

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