Therapist - Residential Dmc

Job Overview
This is a union position.
Residential Facility for women age 18 and above with severe substance use disorders are able to enter residential treatment with their children under the age of 10 . In addition to treatment of severe substance use disorder, the residential program is able to serve the following specialty populations: pregnant and postpartum women, women with histories of trauma and/or domestic violence, women with co-occurring mental health disorders, women with history of traumatic brain injury, women with open DCFS cases, and women with criminal justice involvement.
The Therapist is a registered professional who maintains a current registration with the BBS or CBP. The Clinical Therapist I is responsible for clinical assessment('s), diagnoses, treatment plan('s), intervention('s), crisis intervention('s), and discharge planning. The Clinical Therapist I works in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure best possible treatment outcome for the client and provide treatment in accordance with HealthRIGHT 360's philosophy, goals, policies, mission and vision. The Clinical Therapist I may provide treatment utilizing different modalities including individual, group and family therapy. Services may be provided in: outpatient office, residential treatment, or the field, based on client and program need. The Clinical Therapist I participates in the on-call rotation and may be required to respond after hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides thorough clinical assessment('s) and diagnoses.
  
• Works with the client to develop the client centered treatment plan(s).
  
• Monitors treatment progress and updates the treatment plan as needed.
  
• Addresses mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms using individual, group, and/or family treatment.
  
• Provides thoughtful discharge planning to ensure the client safely transitions.
  
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention as needed.
  
• Seeks clinical consultation throughout the treatment episode and when encountering new and/or high risk clinical circumstance.
  
• Works collaboratively with other members of the treatment team including the Case Manager, Counselor, Medical, and Psychiatrist.
  
• Maintains frequent communication with the treatment team and engages in regular consults, clinical team, case conferences, and plan development meetings.
  
• Delivers services in outpatient, residential, or field depending on assignments and client need.
  
• Assists with crisis assessment, crisis intervention, and symptom management within assigned programs by providing 24-hour 7 day per week after-hours coverage on rotation with other Clinical Therapists.
  
• Meets expected client care hours (productivity expectation is 25 client care hours per week).

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education Requirements:

• MSW, MFT, LPCC, or PsyD from a regionally accredited graduate school and registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) or the California Board of Psychology (CBP).
  

• Preferable a minimum of two years' experience providing DMH or SAPC services as a therapist.
• Preferable experience treating clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of and experience with providing trauma informed services.
• Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.