Mental Health Clinician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Crisis Intervention certification required (may be acquired within 90 days of employment).
• Training in trauma-focused and/or trauma-informed psychotherapy is preferred.
• Interview individuals, couples, families, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing psychological (mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders)
• Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments on individuals
• Develop person-centered, strength-based treatment plans
• Coordinate care with other staff members and community agencies
• Provide psychoeducation to individuals, families, and groups
• Assist individuals, and families in understanding and choosing options for mental health treatment
• Initiate and conduct individual and group therapy sessions
• Perform specialized tasks, including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments
• Prepare reports and compose correspondence
• Act as a case consultant to other clinical therapists and other departmental staff
• Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands
• Perform crisis intervention during scheduled work hours and on-call

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher in Social Work (MSW), Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related mental health field from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Active California license (ACSW, APCC, AMFT) issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), or Licensed Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.The Clinician must be licensed or eligible for licensure. Non fully licensed staff must be actively working towards licensure.
• Experience: Experience providing direct mental health care in an agency, residential, or psychiatric setting (outside of private practice). Previous experience professional social work experience. .
• Language: Bilingual in Spanish and English (Required).
• Certifications:
• • Crisis Intervention Certification (required within 90 days of hire).
  • Formal training in trauma-informed or trauma-focused psychotherapy (strongly preferred).
• Additional Requirements:
• • Valid California Driver’s License, reliable personal vehicle available to travel to meet with clients, and active auto insurance for required travel.
  • Flexibility to maintain 24/7 on-call availability as needed and provide coverage during evenings, weekends, or holidays based on case requirements.
  • Self-directed and able to work without supervision

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