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THE POSITION
Tri-City is looking for an individual to serve as a Clinical Therapist I/II for older adults (60+) with Adult Full-Service Partnership (FSP). The Clinical Therapist I/II will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community with moderate to severe behavioral health clients. The Clinical Therapist will report to a Clinical Supervisor.
This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:
- Provides individual, group, and family interventions, rehabilitation, and treatment services including counseling, therapy, case management, and referral and linkage to community services to a variety of clients including high acuity clients.
- Within scope of authority, assesses, diagnoses, and treats a variety of clients with mental health disorders; collaborates with clients and creates individualized treatments plans according to client’s needs and circumstances.
- Initiates and conducts individual, group, and family counseling and biopsychosocial therapy sessions utilizing a variety of techniques and modalities; provides case management services in the office and in the field.
- Performs routine and emergency intake evaluations according to Authority procedure;
completes appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake process; and prepares medical and demographic case history for use in diagnosis. - Assists clients and family members in understanding behavioral health diagnosis, contributing factors/causes, effects, prognosis, rehabilitation, and treatment.
- Works with clients to address stressors and barriers to treatment and/or social functioning; identifies and focuses on client strengths and personal resources to effectively engage and treat client.
Ideal Candidate
Education:
- Equivalent to a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
Experience:
- Clinical Therapist I: One (1) year of experience providing professional counseling/therapy services in a behavioral health setting.
- Clinical Therapist II: Two (2) years of experience providing professional counseling/therapy services in a behavioral health setting.
Licensure/Registration/Certification:
- Clinical Therapist I: Possession of valid registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment.
- Clinical Therapist II: Possession of valid licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical
Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be
maintained throughout employment. - Clinical Therapist I/II: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory
driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.
Preferred candidates will be bilingual in Spanish and have experience with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records (EHR). They must also be able to complete all clinical documentation, assessments, notes and treatment plans within a specified timeframe.
LICENSE: Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record and current, valid automobile insurance or the ability to perform field duties if required.
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered as qualifying. The Department will determine level of hire (CT I or CT II) at conditional offer of employment. *Candidates may be hired above the minimum salary range depending on qualifications (DOQ).
