Clinical Therapist - SF Outpatient Services

HealthRIGHT 360•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360 is a nonprofit organization providing accessible, comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Its Outpatient Program serves adults of any gender identity who experience substance use disorders, mental health issues, or co-occurring disorders, including walk-in participants, agency referrals, and clients transitioning from residential treatment. The Clinical Therapist is a California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)-registered clinician who provides clinically and culturally competent outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services in a medical setting. Services include crisis intervention, brief behavioral interventions, psychosocial assessments, supportive short-term counseling and psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, substance use disorder treatment, and appropriate referrals. The therapist maintains professional competence and ethical standards and works collaboratively as part of an integrated healthcare team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an AMFT, APCC, or ACSW.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Valid California driver’s license.
Experience successfully working with substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
Experience with mental health assessment and diagnosis.
Experience establishing supportive relationships and working with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

EMDR training or certification.
Experience working with homeless, HIV-positive, and substance-using patients.
Experience working with populations of varying lifestyles, ages, sexual orientations, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and economic status.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage mental illness and substance use disorders in individual client sessions.
De-escalate clients during psychiatric or emotional emergencies and facilitate group therapy that fosters safety and consistency.
Use appropriate referral and collateral sources to support clients.
Use tests, measurements, scales, and objective patient criteria for assessment and evaluation.
Document care promptly in accordance with charting protocols and applicable California licensing requirements.
Collaborate with primary care staff to integrate primary care and mental health services and improve patient outcomes.
Obtain and maintain licensure, pursue skill-building training, and attend continuing professional education as appropriate.
Meet assigned benchmarks for visit numbers, quality indicators, and contract and grant deliverables.
Contribute to continuous quality improvement by identifying needs and problems, solving problems, and, when requested, leading or championing improvement activities.
Complete mandatory training by deadlines and maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the company dress code.
Work flexible hours and remain available for administrative and clinical duties requested by a supervisor, such as case presentations, staff in-service training, and representing or attending professional conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned.