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Clinical Therapist - Adult/Older Adult

This listing closes on 6/1/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

Tri-City Mental Health Authority

Salary

$75,806.43 - $106,794.27 Annually

Location

Claremont, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Department

Adult Full Service Partnership

Closing Date

6/1/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Class Code:
EA15
Slot Number:
84
Position Number:
35541
Normal Work Schedule:
Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Varied days and shifts. $17.74 per hour + shift differential
Pay Band

Band 4

Hiring Range - Min.
$26,846.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$46,033.00
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Resumes/cover letters are welcome but please include all current and previous work history and education on the State Application as the resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Special accommodations needed for interviewing must be requested in advance by calling Human Resources (803/896-6553). Questions? call job applicant line: 803/896-6926

$2500 Sign-on Bonus!

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).

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

NEW!  Sign-on Bonuses:  $2500 for eligible positions.

Merit Salary Increases: Annually based on performance, budget availability and supervisor approval.

CalPERS Pension: 2% @ 55 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for PEPRA Members; employee contributes 7% for Classic and 7.75% for PEPRA. No Social Security. 

Vacation:  80 hours per year, increasing with years of service with a maximum of 240 hours; cash out option available.

Sick Leave: Full-Time employees = 88 hours per year with no cap.

Holidays: 11 paid holidays per calendar year plus an additional 16 hours of Floating Holidays.

NEW!  Longevity Pay: $2500 at 5 years of service; $5000 at 10-35 milestone years of service.

REVISED!  Flexible Work Schedule: 9/80, 4/10 and/or intermittent teleworking, where applicable and approved by supervisor. **

Health Insurance:  Medical (Kaiser HMO), dental (MetLife PPO) and vision coverage (EyeMed) of which 80% is paid by Tri-City Mental Health Authority (TCMHA).

Life Insurance: Paid at one times annual salary, paid by Tri-City MHA with additional optional coverage available.

Deferred Compensation (457b): Available to interested employees; no employer match.

Additional Optional Benefits: EAP, FSA, STD/LTD & ADD, Bilingual Incentive Pay, On Call Pay, Employee Referral Fee Program, Loan Forgiveness, Credit Union available through CU of So Cal, paid time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and more.

**Availability of flexible schedule and days of regular day off is dependent upon the needs of the Department and approval from Management.

Special Instructions

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION:  Tri-City Mental Health Authority will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr-team@tricitymhs.org.

Tri-City Human Resources Department may contact candidates via email or phone.  Please pay attention to both forms of communication as information regarding application status may be made by email or phone.

Tri-City does not cover the cost of relocation fees.

HEALTHCARE WORKER MANDATED VACCINATIONS

As a public behavioral health care agency, Tri-City is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our staff and clients. As part of our commitment to maintaining a healthy workplace environment, we have established the following requirements and guidelines:

  • Proof of Vaccination: All new hires are required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 upon employment. Alternatively, you may seek an exemption under our Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination policy.
  • Booster Doses: Eligible new hires must also receive booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Mask Requirement: Employees may remove their masks in the workplace if they meet the following conditions:
    • Receipt of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, available from Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax.
    • Receipt of an annual influenza vaccine.
    • Submission of proof of both the updated COVID-19 2024-2025 vaccine formula and the annual influenza vaccine to Human Resources.

Please be aware that individuals with an approved exemption must continue to wear masks while at work, as per our COVID-19 policy.

Employer
Tri-City Mental Health Authority
Website
www.tricitymhs.org
Address
1717 North Indian Hill Boulevard

Claremont, California, 91711
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