TAY Specialist (Pre-licensed/Waivered Therapist)

Union of Pan Asian Communities•San Diego, CA

38d•$30 - $33

About The Position

Be a part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team working with an exciting population. Utilize culturally focused, and in-depth learning of diagnosing, psychopharmacology, and other foundational skills. Gain marketable experience for any future employment. Great opportunity to complete your hours as we provide 1 hour of individual PLUS 2 hours of group supervision from an experienced and responsive supervisor who is both LMFT and LCSW licensed. Gain experience working with a diverse population, and training in a variety of modalities and interventions to help grow your clinical skills. TAY Specialist has a primary focus on providing services to TAY clients (ages 18-25).

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or human behavior from accredited college or university with major work in clinical therapy
Must be licensed in the State of California as a behavioral health professional, or must be registered with Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology
Clinical experience in mental health setting including individual therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, and case management
Understanding of cultural competency in the delivery of mental health services
Understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation model and a strength-based approach
Experience in diagnosing clients with mental health and substance use disorders under DSM-5
Ability to maintain clear understanding of ethical and professional standards
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and successfully bring them to fruition
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality about client information and other sensitive or proprietary information or materials
Ability to prepare written reports and records of services rendered
Ability to work independently and also collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to prepare written reports accurately and records of services rendered in a timely fashion
Excellent organizational and time management skills and able to manage a large caseload.
Will not be debarred or excluded from participation in Federal programs by the General Services Administration and/or the Department of Health and Human Services of the Inspector General
Must pass background check (Live Scan Fingerprint).
Must be able to drive (when needed) for business purposes to other program locations in San Diego County. If employee drives his/her personal automobile for UPAC business, employee must have valid California driver’s license and comprehensive automobile insurance coverage, as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/bicultural experience
Experience working with interpreters in a healthcare setting.
Experience using electronic health record utilized by the County.
Experience with dual-diagnosis programs and/or behavioral health integration.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing mental health screenings and behavioral health assessments
Provides individual and/or group therapy tailored to support the unique needs of TAY clients living with SMI and co-occurring issues
Receives and triages referrals from providers and community members with appropriate follow-up
Provide triage and assessment of walk-In clients, if needed
May provide case management, including but not limited to family education/support, obtaining vocational, educational and/or housing objectives as needed
May support with linkage to primary care physicians and psychiatrists, as needed
TAY therapist participates in specialized outreach for TAY clients
Attends monthly TAY Council meetings
Works with multidisciplinary team to assist TAY clients in obtaining vocational, educational and/or housing objectives as needed
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning
Engages in medical record review and other quality assurance activities as needed
Provides accurate and timely documentation based on program documentation requirements
Manages a caseload of clients with SMI; with varying degrees of needed engagement, caseload size may vary
May engage in crisis intervention services to support clients with de-escalation or linking to appropriate services such as PERT
Services may be provided in the client’s home and other community locations, if appropriate
May conduct community outreach activities
Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, treatment team meetings, trainings, utilization reviews and other quality assurance activities
Maintains tracking system of all clients and services provided
Other duties as assigned