Mental Health Therapist - Bilingual
About The Position
This position has primary responsibility for mental health services and case management services to adolescents and their families. The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides mental health services (including assessment and evaluation) and other services to clients referred to the TEAMMATES programs. Provides therapeutic services, including but not limited to individual and family therapy, collaterals, crisis intervention skill building, and treatment planning. The Mental Health Specialist is an active contributor in multidisciplinary teams and will assist various team members as needed to provide services to families or assist with case management or developing plans for the family. He/she acts as a liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & non-clinical staff. The Mental Health Specialist will attend various client and family meetings, such as Child & Family Team (CFT) meetings, psychoeducation groups, plan development meetings, as well as various external and community meetings. May be requested to obtain additional training and certifications as needed.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a Mental Health field
- One (1) year of experience in the mental health field
- Direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, adults, and families
- Experience with high-risk populations
- Experience with children, adolescents, and adults with dual diagnosis in residential or outpatient settings
- Registered with CA BBS as an AMFT, ACSW or APCC (for MHS II)
- Licensed in California as a LMFT, LCSW or LPCC (for MHS III)
- Valid California Driver's License
- Bilingual in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Provide mental health services and case management services to adolescents and their families.
- Provide mental health services, including assessment and evaluation, to clients referred to the TEAMMATES programs.
- Provide therapeutic services, including individual and family therapy, collaterals, crisis intervention, skill building, and treatment planning.
- Act as an active contributor in multidisciplinary teams and assist various team members.
- Act as a liaison with external agencies.
- Function on teams with other clinical & non-clinical staff.
- Attend client and family meetings, such as Child & Family Team (CFT) meetings, psychoeducation groups, and plan development meetings.
- Attend various external and community meetings.
- May be requested to obtain additional training and certifications as needed.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle
- On-the-job training
- Access to paid CEU opportunities
- Career development programs
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable)
- Ample vacation and holiday pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
