Pre Licensed Therapist

Clarvida•San Diego, CA

4d•$37 - $39

About The Position

Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people: individuals who bring the right skills and a deep commitment to our mission of improving lives and communities. Our employees are empowered to bring their full potential to the table, ensuring long-term success for our team and those we serve. Clarvida is seeking an innovative and purpose driven individual to join our team as a Pre-Licensed Therapist at our Catalyst program in San Diego. Catalyst is an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. Catalyst provides full service partnership services to Transitional Age Youth (TAY) ages 16 to 25 with a serious mental illness, and who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in San Diego County. Catalyst’s ACT team provides comprehensive, individualized services in an integrated and continuous manner. Services are collaborative and recovery-oriented, and treatment includes: psychiatric assessment, medication management, individual therapy, substance abuse treatment, co-occurring disorders treatment, supportive housing, resource linkage, advocacy, family psycho-education and therapy, supportive employment and education development, legal assistance, community integration services, peer support and group counseling. Pay:$37.00 -$39.00/hr SUMMARY: Ensure mental health treatment services are provided in a way that maximizes client independence and family empowerment. Provide individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

Requirements

Masters degree from accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
Must be registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Associate Clinical Social Worker
Proof of: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required
Minimum of two years experience with mental health patients (inpatient and outpatient)
Must have direct clinical, case management experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation philosophy
Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal skills
Intermediate PC skills required

Responsibilities

Provides crisis intervention consultation and other activities directly related to the interventions process
Provides individual (adult and children), group and family therapy
Provides occupational, education, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and vocational plans
Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
Participates in program development and staff in-services
Participates in staff meetings as required
Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program
Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting interest, abilities, and needs
Documents in medical record according to requirements of company and regulatory agencies
Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or may refer to other specialist or institutions
Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used
May provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, school districts, human service agencies, hospitals, and various county departments
May provide linkages to intensive interventions to develop skills aimed at mediating the effects of mental crisis, trauma, or depression
May teach various educational classes (parenting, domestic violence, anger management, etc.) and provide on-site therapy in schools
Monthly Productivity Requirement is 100 hours or as determined by supervisor/program
May be required to spend up to 80% of time counseling individual (adult and children), group and family therapy; students or working with parents/caretakers on and/or off-site
Transport clients to accommodate community relationships. Use of personal car or vehicle is required
May handle as assigned of On-Call Phone / After Hours duties
Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the client, program and the company
May be required to provide a minimum number of hours weekly, as specified by supervisor or director
Monthly Productivity Requirement as determined by program.

Benefits

Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
Up to 10 Paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday
Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
401K
Free licensure supervision
Employee Assistance program
Pet Insurance
Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
Mileage reimbursement
Company cellphone benefits may vary based on Position/State/County