Community-Based Program Therapist (MFT, LCSW, LPCC)

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC•San Diego, CA

3d•$36 - $37

About The Position

TURN Behavioral Health Services is hiring a Community-Based Program Therapist to provide client-centered behavioral health services to youth and families. The role supports program goals by recommending and assisting clients with access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and other services. It includes referrals to higher levels of care, coordination with physical health providers, and advocacy for clients’ best interests. The therapist provides assessments and mental health evaluations; individual, family, and group therapy; treatment planning; case consultation; crisis intervention; discharge placement; and support with basic needs and symptom management. The role also includes field-based services, placement coordination and transportation as needed, on-call team coverage, timely documentation, and meeting minimum billable-service requirements. The position conducts Multisystemic Therapy (MST) assessments and treatment, engages caregivers and other key participants, applies the MST Analytic Process, coordinates with relevant systems, and documents treatment in accordance with MST principles. Participation in MST training, supervision, consultation, and therapist development activities is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree and California BBS registration or license as an MFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
Valid California driver’s license and current auto insurance in accordance with contract requirements.
Understanding of cultural competency.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services.
Bilingual ability.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software.

Responsibilities

Provide assessments, mental health evaluations, family, individual, and group therapy, plan development, case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, and assistance with basic needs and symptom management.
Complete accurate and timely documentation and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
Facilitate placement, including pre-placement visits, and provide transportation as needed.
Provide shift coverage as part of the on-call team.
Provide field-based services as required by program and client needs.
Maintain confidentiality of clients’ care.
Participate in scheduled program meetings.
Conduct MST assessments, including reviewing referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and analyzing problem behaviors in their ecological context.
Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment and identify and overcome barriers to engagement.
Use the MST Analytic Process for problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcomes review, and strategy revision.
Maintain clear and concise documentation that supports peer and supervisory review and feedback and demonstrates compliance with the nine MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process.
Engage and collaborate with relevant systems and key participants to maintain alignment throughout MST treatment.
Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices.
Participate in MST training, supervision, consultation, and therapist development activities.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

Clinical supervisor at no cost.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options through Anthem.
Health Savings Account-eligible medical plan options.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Long-term disability coverage and voluntary short-term disability options.
Employee Assistance Program at no cost to employees.
Position may be eligible for HCAI loan repayment programs.
Voluntary supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Employee referral bonus program.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Ongoing training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.