Associate Therapist - Bilingual

Union of Pan Asian Communities•San Diego, CA

57d•$27 - $29

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Manager the Therapist provides intensive outpatient behavioral health services and case management for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) children and families utilizing a comprehensive approach that is community based, client and family driven, trauma informed, and culturally competent. The focus of this program is to provide services to underserved Asian Pacific Islander (API) and Latino SED clients with emphasis on API clients.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited MFT Program or MSW Program or completion of or current participation in and an APA Accredited Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology
Current CA licensed MFT/MSW or CA registered MFT/MSW/Psych Intern
Bilingual in any Asian Pacific Islander dialect or Spanish
Experienced and knowledge of principles and practice in providing outpatient, community based mental health services
Familiarity with community resources and delivery of case management services
Knowledge and experience in working with children, adolescents and families of the Asian/Pacific Islander and Latino communities
Ability to establish and maintain diagnostic and psychotherapeutic relationships with clear understanding of ethical and professional standards
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to sensitive or proprietary information or materials
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and successfully bring them to fruition
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexible with work schedule
Must demonstrate intermediate level of computer literacy and experience using office productivity software i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet browsers, and Outlook.
Must pass background check (Live Scan Fingerprint).
Must have TB clearance.
Must be able to drive for business purposes to other program locations in San Diego County.
Must have a valid California driver’s license and comprehensive automobile insurance coverage, as required by law.
Will not be debarred or excluded from participation in Federal programs by the General Services Administration and/or the Department of Health and Human Services of the Inspector General.

Nice To Haves

Trained in Motivational Interviewing and/or Trauma Informed Care
Experience in Dual Diagnosis treatment
Trained in Smart Care/ (Cerner) Electronic Medical Records System
Knowledge of County contracted Medi-Cal and MHSA programs
Knowledge of San Diego County documentation standards

Responsibilities

Provides community and school based practices by connecting with API and Latino communities and other service providers
Provides intensive short term in home, clinic, in school and/or community based outpatient behavioral health services with individuals, families and groups
Conducts outreach to API, Latino and other ethnic communities regarding education on mental health and services at UPAC
Receives referrals from community organizations, schools, and community members with appropriate follow-up including crisis intervention
Provides a minimum of one family session a month
Manages a 17+ caseload of Severely Emotionally Disturbed clients
Conducts regular mental health screenings and behavioral health assessments
Provides case management, family education/support and crisis intervention as needed
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in diagnosis, client plan development, treatment and discharge planning
Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, trainings, treatment utilization reviews and other quality assurance activities
Prepares medical records of all services rendered, mental status examinations, progress notes, treatment plans, quality assurance forms and completed required outcome measures
Collaborates with staff and providers at school to ensure coordination of care for clients
Provides accurate and timely documentation of required reports
Utilization of Electronic Medical Record system (Cerner)
Some evening and weekend work required
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Employer paid health, vision, dental, life, AD&D, long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Low-cost Aetna HMO plan ($20 monthly employee premium)
Pet Insurance, voluntary life, critical illness, and accident insurance
160 hours of PTO accrued per year during the first 5 years of employment
40 hours of sick leave available per fiscal year
12 paid holidays (including two days for New Year’s and Christmas)
1 floating holiday per fiscal year
Bereavement Leave: 5 days off (3 paid)
403 (b) retirement plan
Free access to a financial advisor
Bilinguals pay differential (available for select programs)
Eligibility for student loan reimbursement (varies by program/position)
Hybrid work schedule (available for select programs/positions)
Clinical supervision for registered associates, counselors, and peer support staff
Partnerships with numerous universities/schools for internship placements
Employee discount at Timmy’s and Neighborhood Cafe