Community-Based Therapist

Evidence Based Associates•San Diego, CA

4d•$36 - $37

About The Position

The Community-Based Program Therapist (MST) provides community-based mental health services and supports clients in accessing medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and other resources. The therapist coordinates referrals and care with other providers, advocates for clients, and delivers assessment, treatment, crisis, placement, and case-management-related services in accordance with program needs and MST principles. The role includes field-based work, shift coverage as part of an on-call team, and participation in MST training, supervision, consultation, and development activities.

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

Provide assessments, mental health evaluations, individual, family, and group therapy, treatment-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 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 the primary caregiver 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, outcome 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 all MST training, supervision, consultation, and therapist development activities.
Recommend and assist 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 in clients’ best interests.

Benefits

Clinical Supervisor at no cost.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options through Anthem.
Health Savings Account (HSA)-eligible medical plan options.
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
Employer-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
Long-Term Disability coverage and voluntary Short-Term Disability options.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 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.