Therapist I

*Mental Health Services (MH) offers both a Sign-On Incentive AND a Retention Incentive range between $750-$1500 based on annual salary/pay.*

Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 7:00pm, every other Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm (9/80 schedule)

Salary: $ 62,480.00

Number of Vacancies: 4 (2, Therapist – Community Based ,& 2 Therapist – Housing Programs)

Responsible for providing comprehensive mental health services to ensure quality client care. Ensure documentation adheres to DMH standards. Participate in an interdisciplinary team to provide a healthy, therapeutic, and safe environment for clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Provide individual, family, play, and group therapy for designated caseload of clients.
• Utilize DSM for diagnosing. Conduct psycho-social assessments and treatment planning.
• Document client services in accordance with Department of Mental Health standards and Department of Children and Family Services.
• Conduct visits to homes, schools and or other service locations in the community in order to help client achieve their treatment plan goals.
• Manage community and family crises involving children and parents.
• Provide 24-hour availability and crisis intervention on an as needed, or regularly scheduled basis which may include weekends and evenings.
• Maintain effective and professional collaboration with treatment team which includes: therapist, facilitator, child and family specialist, parent partner, and any informal and formal supports to the family, to ensure quality client care.
• Evaluate parent/child/family progress and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Coordinate linkage to appropriate intra-agency and community resources, including coordination of client’s psychiatric needs.
• Assist with the development of a Child and Family Team (CFT), which includes multi-disciplinary professionals, the child and family, extended family members, and informal community supports. Participates in weekly CFT meetings.
• Maintain weekly service provision requirements.
• Interface with Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health, court systems, schools, law enforcement, health care providers and other community liaisons.
• Ensure accuracy in work and that all deadline expectations are met.
• Actively participate in administrative and clinical supervision and meetings.
• Follow up with supervisor in a timely manner regarding significant issues.
• Maintain confidentiality as required by St. Anne’s, licensing, HIPAA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate ownership of work responsibilities by incorporating feedback, taking initiative, and interacting in a professional manner within assigned role and adhering to agency guidelines.
• Follow state laws and agency mandates regarding child abuse reporting.
• Maintain regular, consistent and timely attendance.
• Follow and adheres to all field safety guidelines.

SECONDARY JOB DUTIES:

• Participate in mandatory trainings, in-services, and meetings.
• Travel to clients’ homes and provide transportation as necessary.
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) of the agency.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling is required.
• Active registration or licensure with California BBS is required.
• Experience in In-Home Services or work with high–risk children, adolescents, and their families.
• Strong clinical skills in individual, family, play, and group therapy are required.
• Previous Wraparound Approach Services Program experience preferred.
• Good oral, written, and organizational skills are required.
• Physical ability to perform Pro-ACT, administer First Aid/CPR and operate an agency motor vehicle.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CA drivers’ license, automotive liability insurance, and a driving record acceptable to agency’s insurance carriers.
• Ability to independently use a computer and the ability to learn necessary computer programs.
• Bilingual and bicultural skills in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to receive and implement constructive feedback.
• St. Anne’s values the dignity and worth of every person we serve. Employees are expected to support children’s emotional and social development by encouraging understanding of others and promoting positive self-concepts. All employees must have the ability to treat those served by our agency in a caring and respectful manner, mindful of individual differences and cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity.
• As providers of social services, St. Anne’s employees work with clients dealing with complex emotional and mental health issues, many of whom are facing significant personal crises on a daily basis. Employees must remain aware of any personal emotions, transference, and/or countertransference that may hinder the ability to remain professional. As such, employees are expected to maintain composure during all interactions and crisis situations, implement a self-care plan, and utilize crisis communication to deescalate client crisis and prevent any serious bodily injury or harm.