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

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS•San Diego, CA

About The Position

TURN Behavioral Health Services is hiring a Community-Based Program Therapist to provide behavioral health services supporting youth and families. The role recommends and assists clients in accessing medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and other supports; coordinates referrals and care with physical health providers; and advocates for clients’ best interests. Services include 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 therapist also provides Multisystemic Therapy (MST), including assessment, caregiver and participant engagement, treatment planning and implementation, outcome review, and strategy revision. The position requires clear and timely documentation, coordination with relevant systems, participation in MST training and supervision, and field-based services as program and client needs require. The therapist may provide shift coverage as part of the on-call team. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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 meeting 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

Recommend and assist clients with access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and other supports.
Initiate referrals to the next level of care, coordinate with physical health providers, and advocate for clients.
Provide assessments, mental health evaluations, family, individual, and group therapy, treatment plan development, case consultation, crisis intervention, and discharge placement.
Assist clients in meeting basic needs and managing symptoms.
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 and perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Conduct MST assessments by reviewing referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and analyzing problem behaviors within 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, concise documentation of treatment efforts that supports peer and supervisory review and demonstrates compliance with 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.

Benefits

Clinical supervisor at no cost.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options through Anthem.
HSA-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 opportunities for career growth.