Mental Health Therapist

YMCA of San Diego County•San Diego, CA

10d•$30 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides direct therapeutic services including assessments, individual, group and crisis counseling to current and past participants. This position assists in program development and operation while ensuring eligibility and program outcomes. The Mental Health Therapist supports participants through a human-centered and trauma-informed approach, and they are engaging, culturally responsive and aware of the diverse needs of various cultures, races, ethnicities and populations. The Outpatient Counseling Services program provides individualized therapy to individuals, couples and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work (ASW) or Professional Clinical Counselor required
Registered with California Board of Behavioral Science as an associate required
Basic computer knowledge and skills
Must be self-aware, flexible, adaptable, and teachable
Must be able to multitask and have good organizational skills
Must be able to work as part of a team
Ability to work with a culturally diverse community
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
Ability to adequately observe participants activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Must possess the ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills
This position required sitting and inputting on a computer for extended periods of time
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, within 30 days of hire, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute
Negative TB test results obtained within the past one year, prior to first day, and annually thereafter, as required
Exclusion and Debarment checks prior to first day and monthly thereafter

Nice To Haves

California license eligible clinician with two years post-master’s degree experience preferred
Experience working with children and families in a mental health setting preferred
Experience with working with adolescents and families

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family and crisis counseling to participants and facilitate groups to current and former participants; Provide clinical assessment, evaluation, service plan development, case management, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other duties as necessary
Educate service staff on mental health topics and facilitate treatment planning and case management goals
Provide information and referrals regarding other transitional program services, mental health, medication management and substance abuse to participants
Work independently and as a team member to create innovative ways to meet contract goals and provide a high level of service that is engaging and meets the needs of the participants
Complete counseling intake and psychosocial assessments of all participants
Maintain case records, records to facilitate data collection material, and other confidential material; Maintain collateral contact with outside therapy providers as needed; Collect pre and post program data on program participants regarding satisfaction and progress
Foster environments that promote reflective thinking, mistakes as lessons to guide change, and adaptations to programs and approaches; Through a relationally responsive management style, provide a strong, collaborative, and intentional day-to-day collaborative presence; Support collaborative results and rest driven culture; Apply a creative problem-solving lens with the ability to be flexible and adapt to different personalities, work styles, and a growing, changing organization
Collaborate with outside agencies/institutions and other community-based services to ensure continuity of care
Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and assist with maintaining proper document storage and auditing
Participate in and attend all required staff meetings, trainings, YMCA staff development events, and appropriate agency-wide committees