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

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC•San Diego, CA

18h•$36 - $37

About The Position

TURN is seeking a Community-Based Program Therapist to provide client-centered mental health services and help clients access medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and other supports. The therapist makes referrals to higher levels of care, coordinates with physical health providers, and advocates for clients’ needs to support program goals and whole-person care. The role provides assessments, mental health evaluations, individual, family, and group therapy, treatment planning, case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, and support with basic needs and symptom management. Services may be field-based and include placement facilitation, transportation as needed, shift coverage, and participation as part of the on-call team. The therapist maintains timely and accurate documentation, meets minimum billable requirements for direct client services, protects client confidentiality, and participates in scheduled program meetings. The therapist also delivers Multisystemic Therapy (MST), including assessment of referral information and ecological context; engagement of caregivers and other key participants; treatment planning and implementation using the MST Analytic Process; review of outcomes and revision of strategies; and clear documentation that supports peer and supervisory review and demonstrates compliance with MST principles. The therapist collaborates with relevant systems and participants, provides treatment consistent with MST practices, and participates in MST training, supervision, consultation, and development activities. Other duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change. TURN describes its mission as Improving Lives and emphasizes client-centered care and the values of People, Culture, and Growth. The organization offers eligible employees a benefits package intended to support health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Requirements

Master’s degree and California BBS registration or license as an MFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
Valid California driver’s license.
Current auto insurance meeting contract requirements.
Understanding of cultural competency.
Ability to meet the position’s stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

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 with access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and other services to support program goals.
Initiate referrals to the next level of care, coordinate with physical health providers, and advocate in clients’ best interests.
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, including participation as part of the on-call team.
Provide field-based services as required by program and client needs.
Maintain confidentiality of client 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 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 of treatment efforts 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.

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 & 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.