Mental Health Therapist Ii/Iii, Bridgeways Program

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Bridgeways Program Manager, the Mental Health Therapist will provide therapeutic Outpatient Clinical Services (OCS) to youth who are juvenile justice involved or at-risk of juvenile justice involvement, and who have behavioral health needs with full-scope Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

Required Qualifications

BBS-registered AMFT, ASW OR APCC

Masters Degree in counseling, social work or related field

Must possess the ability to make sound decisions independently

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Trauma-informed, strength-based and culturally respectful

Responsibilities

• Completes a comprehensive assessment
• Collaborate with the youth/family to identify ancillary services that may be needed to supplement therapy
• Conducts individualized strength-based individual, family, and group therapy utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities
• Contacts and collaborates with Probation and BHS STAT to ensure coordinated care when OCS youth are transitioning into/out of custody
• Meets 50% productivity and caseload standards dictated by the contract
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Schedule/Compensation

Fulltime; non-exempt

Monday-Friday 40hrs/week (may include evenings and occasional weekend hours)

$30.00- $33.00 - license eligible $32.29 - $35.52 fully licensed Salary will commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills. EEO.

Additional Requirement

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.

Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).

Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.