Clinical Therapist I - Pomona Youth DMH

HealthRIGHT 360•Pomona, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to address systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity. We offer a range of services including mental health care, substance use treatment, and primary health services, along with transitional support for individuals re-entering the community. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we aim to empower individuals to overcome challenges, foster resilience, and facilitate recovery. Prototypes’ Outpatient Behavioral Health Centers offer comprehensive mental health services for individuals of all ages, from prevention and early intervention to intensive treatment for chronic conditions. Services are provided both at the centers and in the community, including individual, group, and family therapy, psychiatric treatment, medication management, case management, and referrals to primary care. The Clinical Therapist I role involves providing direct mental health services such as clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management. Services are delivered in various formats (individual, group, family therapy) and settings (outpatient, residential, field-based) to meet client and program needs. The therapist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, client-centered care aligned with the organization's mission.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field from an accredited graduate school.
Registration from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an AMFT, APCC, or ACSW.
Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Valid California Driver’s License and access to registered and insured transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating clients with co-occurring disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide thorough clinical assessments and diagnoses.
Work with the client to develop client-centered treatment plans.
Monitor treatment progress and update the treatment plan as needed.
Address mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms using individual, group, and/or family treatment.
Provide thoughtful discharge planning to ensure the client’s safe transitions.
Provide crisis assessment and intervention as needed.
Assist 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 Therapists.
Deliver services in outpatient, residential, or field settings based on assignments and client need.
Seek clinical consultation throughout the treatment episode and when encountering new and/or high-risk clinical circumstances.
Work collaboratively with other members of the treatment team including Case Managers, Counselors, Medical staff, and Psychiatrists.
Maintain frequent communication with the treatment team and engage in regular consultations, clinical team meetings, case conferences, and plan development meetings.
Meet expected client care hours per week.
Maintain compliance with due dates for all clinical documentation including assessment, treatment plan, treatment plan updates, re-assessments, discharges, outcome measures, and other clinical documents.
Write client’s progress letters and court reports and obtain final approval from the supervisor.
Documentation must be maintained in compliance with the organization’s policy and procedures, HIPAA, 42-CFR, and other standards to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.
Complete all assigned URCs in a timely manner.
Maintain full compliance with credential requirements.
Attend and actively participate in Clinical Group Supervision.
Actively participate in meetings.
Participate in training opportunities and pursue certifications in evidence-based practices.
Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
Arrange work schedule in accordance with the agency’s needs.
Read emails daily and respond when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.