On-Call LMFT/LCSW - AARS Programs

HealthRIGHT 360•San Jose, CA

22h

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360 is a nonprofit organization providing accessible, comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Its services include mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, primary health services, and transitional support for people re-entering the community after involvement with the criminal justice system. The organization integrates physical and behavioral health and addresses social determinants of health to support resilience and recovery. The On-Call Clinical Therapist III is a California BBS-licensed clinician who provides mental health and substance use services based on individualized assessments. The position provides coverage for the Adult Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Program (ASATS) and the School-Based Youth Program. Services include work with adults in an outpatient clinic, and with children, adolescents, and families in school and outpatient settings. Service intensity is tailored to clients’ stage of change and response to treatment. ASATS provides culturally responsive services in threshold languages including Vietnamese, Spanish, Ilocano, and Mandarin, with individual counseling and groups addressing topics such as co-occurring disorders and criminal justice impact. The youth program provides mental health and substance use services primarily at schools, with outpatient services when needed. The therapist collaborates with school staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams; services occur at various school sites, so reliable transportation is required. The therapist may provide services to Medi-Cal or other eligible clients, sign off on medical necessity for non-licensed staff, provide clinical support for trainings and interns, and participate in trainings specific to licensed clinicians. The position is expected to achieve 50% of service delivery goals while maintaining quality care. Program hours are Mondays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
Current California-recognized Behavioral Sciences licensing board (BBS) license: LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW.
Obtain Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) certification to assess and authorize involuntary psychiatric holds (5150) within six months of employment.
Obtain First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel to program locations.
Knowledge of mental health and trauma-informed treatment.
Knowledge of cultural stigmas related to counseling and treatment services.
Knowledge of healing arts principles and techniques, case management, crisis intervention, client-centered counseling, and group facilitation.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Outlook, and internet applications.
Ability to travel to various school and program sites.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of therapist experience is preferred.
Experience with substance abuse treatment.
Experience working with criminal justice populations.
Experience coordinating within school systems.
Experience within the Santa Clara County Department of Behavioral Health Services system.
Knowledge and experience with Medi-Cal documentation standards.
Knowledge of substance abuse recovery principles and resources, including co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

Facilitate intakes, comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment planning, crisis services, case management, and individual counseling.
Provide learning opportunities and clinical support to help clients meet treatment goals; connect clients with internal and external resources and follow up on progress.
Facilitate group counseling and education sessions as appropriate.
Participate in or lead community- and school-based outreach, including mental health awareness and wellness education workshops.
Provide crisis intervention, collaborate with the treatment team to stabilize crises, and work with case managers to identify ancillary client resources.
Attend required trainings and meetings; plan and facilitate client celebrations and special events.
Collaborate with clients and internal and external resources to develop and maintain treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes, and updates supporting clients’ health and recovery needs.
Document individual and group counseling sessions, contact attempts, discharges, and required agency assessments accurately and promptly.
Enter documentation for caseload clients into electronic systems in accordance with agency guidelines and internal and external evaluation requirements.
Participate in peer chart and utilization reviews in preparation for program audits and comply with documentation policies and procedures.
Respond proactively to referring parties, including behavioral health providers, probation, social workers, and the Quality Improvement Department, through status reports and other correspondence.
Provide written status reports to relevant entities as appropriate and assist with progress reports or narratives requested by Clinical Program Managers or Directors.
Achieve 50% of service delivery goals while providing high-quality care; may need to meet goals at other Santa Clara County Behavioral Health programs.
Coordinate coverage for absences or unplanned events, adjust workload to maintain uninterrupted services, support peak demand or staffing shortages, and follow scheduling protocols to maintain appropriate client-to-provider ratios.
Provide coverage across adult outpatient and school-based youth programs, including at various school sites.
Sign off on medical necessity for non-licensed staff and provide clinical support for trainings and interns as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.