Therapist (Pre-Licensed/Waivered)

Union of Pan Asian Communities•San Diego, CA

1d•$29 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Program Therapist will provide intakes and therapy sessions to youth and families exposed to community violence or family trauma throughout San Diego County with an emphasis in Central Region.

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 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 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
Experience using electronic health records utilized by the County.
Experience with dual-diagnosis programs and/or behavioral health integration.

Responsibilities

Assess psycho-social impact of trauma of children and families and assist them in obtaining appropriate supportive services.
Address emotional effects of the violence on children and families through individual, family, group psychotherapy.
Identify and contact children and families that may be experiencing trauma-related difficulties and provide mental health support.
Conduct initial and ongoing mental health screenings and behavioral health assessments
Receives and triages referrals from providers & community members with appropriate follow-up
May provide case management, including but not limited to family education/support, obtaining vocational, educational and/or housing objectives as needed
Provide family driven, resiliency-based, culturally and language competent education, training, and supportive services to those affected by incidences of violence.
Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to promote overall wellness of children at risk and their families and assist in accessing available, appropriate and comprehensive resources/services.
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
Participate 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