Mental Health Therapist I

Pacific Clinics • Monrovia, CA

281d • $68,640 - $81,860

About The Position

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults. The Mental Health Therapist I position involves providing individual, group, and/or family therapy to clients and/or families, conducting clinical assessments, and offering field-based and outreach services. The role also includes case management and advocacy services.

Requirements

• Registered, licensed-eligible AMFT, APCC, ASW or Waivered Psychologist OR Newly licensed Psychologist, MFT, and LCSW with less than 2 years post licensure experience.
• Experienced LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or Psychologist with a minimum of 2 years (level 2) or 5 years (level 3) post licensure experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to relate to a culturally diverse clientele and staff.
• Bilingual skills in the appropriate language for the Clinics' clients are highly preferred.
• Familiar with Windows operating system, MS WORDS, EXCEL, email, etc.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.

Responsibilities

• Conducts family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent individualized intakes/assessments gathering information from family, consumer, significant other and involved agencies in the office or in the field as appropriate.
• Includes healthcare, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, employment or housing, as appropriate, in treatment plans.
• Completes Service and Coordination Plans, progress notes, and other DMH required documentation within two to three business days of service delivery.
• Provides rehabilitative services to clients and/or their families which might include assistance in restoring or maintaining a client's functional skills, daily living skills, social skills, and linking up to needed community services and support resources.
• Provides outreach, advocacy, and rehabilitative services needed for ongoing cases and in crisis intervention.
• Provides case management, which might include obtaining client information, identifying needs and problems, linking clients and their families to appropriate resources.
• Provides services in the community or in the field consistent with program and funding source contractual requirements.
• Works with the treatment team to provide appropriate coordinated care services to clients and their families.
• Displays sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
• Interacts well with other internal programs, clinical/support staff and with external sources such as school or community personnel as applicable.
• Completes billing expectations per Agency requirements and provides services consistent with program needs.
• May be required to obtain LPS designation and participate in on-call rotation and respond to after hours calls based on program requirements.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings to provide input towards program development and staff training.
• Models Pacific Clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
• Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending
• Health Savings Account
• EAP
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree