Mental Health Therapist

Special for Service Groups Inc

Job Announcement

Title: Mental Health Therapist Division: HOPICS

FLSA: Non-Exempt, Full Time Supervisor: Program Manager

Pay Range or Rate: $34.00-$36.00 per hour Revised: 8/28/2023

Summary

The Mental Health Therapist will perform professional clinical services in connection with treatment of mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons. The Mental Health Therapist will determine the percentage of symptoms and behaviors related to diagnosable disorders and determine the level of services as well as assess additional needs. The Mental Health Therapist will assist individuals and their significant figures in understanding and developing solutions to problems that lead to and result from emotional and mental disturbances. This Mental Health Therapist will provide trauma informed care best practices using evidence-based practices.

Essential Functions

• Conduct clinical assessment with adult clients to obtain information to complete a comprehensive, biological/psychological/social assessment which includes functional impairments
• Will conduct community outreach
• Have a working knowledge of how to present within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) due to collaboration involved with outside entities
• Provide appropriate translation and case sensitive services
• Will establish a client coordinated treatment plan that correlates with the clinical assessment and identifies the present disturbances related to trauma, to assist the consumer to resolve or cope with the mental, emotional, medical and/or substance related problem
• Be familiar with and able to document in accordance with the Department of Mental Health and SAMHSA guidelines (general standard model used)
• Will determine the case management and rehabilitation services needed to connect with other mental health services
• Will coordinate all services to be performed, both therapeutic and rehabilitation, for consumers within the program
• Will provide effective service delivery to clients by providing individual counseling, group counseling, and co-occurring counseling (all services utilizing Trauma Focused approach)
• Must be able to work with homeless consumers, adults with co-occurring substance abuse issues, and mental/physical/developmental disabilities
• Will participate in all meetings with law enforcement and District Attorney, trainings, collaborations, and task force meetings within the community and be prepared to discuss, educate, present or evaluate the nature and progress of presenting issues
• Will be able to document effectively in accordance with established standards of care on a daily basis
• Will participate in meetings in which case presentations are required to educate, present and/or evaluate the nature and progress of presenting issues
• Will attend other meetings, training sessions, seminars, as needed to effectively perform duties affiliated with this position
• Will coordinate program activities to meet contractual agreements, laws, regulations, and funding directly with the program manager
• Will participate in weekly supervision (individual and group)
• Will assume other tasks as assigned and required by the Program Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director
• Participate in all mandatory programs, division meetings and trainings (which includes offsite meetings and trainings), as assigned by his/her program manager and/or Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services/Division Director
• Must maintain appropriate boundaries; and adhere to SSG’s Code of Ethics and HOPICS’ Core Values
• Must represent the agency in a professional manner at meetings and community events
• Must maintain files/records on client services in compliance with HIPAA & CFR42 and other funding requirements for auditing purpose
• Must maintain regular attendance and other duties as needed
• Upon resignation, the Mental Health Therapist will ensure that all clients records/documentation are submitted or arrange with the Program Manager to send them in
  
  

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• MSW/MFT Registered or Waivered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Active and in Good Standing) or LCSW/LMFT with the Board of Behavioral Services (Active and in Good Standing) at all times during this agreement
• A minimum of one year recognized social service agency, clinic, hospital, or public health agency involved in the problems of mental, emotional adjustment, addiction treatment and counseling and the use of psychiatric consultation
• Working knowledge of Evidence Based practices and fidelity to the Model(s) and knowledge of DSM-V and ability to diagnose
• Experience with providing clinical services under Department of Mental Health contracts and Medi Calpreferred
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to perform all duties in different environmental settings (community, office, homes, shelters, etc.)
• Ability to outreach and engage clients in different settings
• Ability to perform duties on some weekday evenings and weekend days when required
• Participate in community events
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary team (homeless, substance abuse, court referred, mental health)
• Must be able to work effectively and produce quality work under pressure
• CPR, Finger Printing and First AidCertificationwithinthefirst thirty-days (30) of employment (along with HIV/ AIDS training) in the first 3 months of employment
• Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background clearance required
• TB test required (Note: Results may not be more than (3) months prior to or (7) days after date of hire and renewed annually thereafter)
• Must have CA Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and auto insurance required
• Ability to work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally with collaborative entities
• Neat and professional appearance
• Attention to detail and punctuality required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet
• Be able to report (verbal/written) in accordance with the law all legal issues that surface (Tarasoff, child abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, danger to self/others and grave disability)
• Professional experience working within a multi -integrated team
• Be able to coordinate the submission of client documentation if unable to work
• If in recovery, a minimum of three (3) years of being drug and alcohol free
• Bilingual preferred, but not required
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities
  
  

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

• May be exposed to aggressive/hostile clients: Dealing with trauma may trigger personal trauma; must work in conjunction with other collaborative staff members; communicate with many sources including courts, Los Angeles County Law Enforcement Agencies, District Attorney Offices and Victims Advocate Representative, Department of Children and Family Services and other community agencies.
• Local automobile travel may be required.
• There is some responsibility to work in noisy environments where adults are free to talk loud and expressively
• This position is exposed to multiple tasks and must work with many different departments and Directors (DHM/BHS/law enforcement, etc.).
• While driving to trainings or performing other duties there may be exposure to weather conditions prevalent at the time, noise, moving vehicles, high crime rate areas, odors, fumes, pollen etc
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting (15lbs), and some reaching, bending, stooping, walking, squatting, listening, and typing.
• A great portion of the day requires sitting, standing, carrying equipment/charts/documents, walking, reading, writing, and communicating or a combination of the above
  
  

Mental Requirements

• The Mental Health Therapist should be able to perform effectively under any and all of the following: Unpredictable Situations, Crisis, Constant distractions, Interruptions, Uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedule.
• Be able to process information, think and conceptualize. Must be able to deal with possible transference and counter transference
  
  

Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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