Therapist - MLK BHC Residential

HealthRIGHT 360•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization, provides accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations, aiming to tackle systemic barriers and promote health equity. Services include mental health care, substance use treatment, and primary health services, along with transitional support for individuals re-entering the community. The organization integrates physical and behavioral health to empower individuals through addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery. The Martin Luther King Jr. Behavioral Health Center (MLK BHC) is a program of HealthRIGHT 360, contracted with the Department of Public Health's Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) program. MLK BHC offers residential Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) services for up to 99 adult individuals, with dedicated beds for judicially involved men, men, and women. It collaborates with other Behavioral Health Center programs to serve low-income and Medi-Cal-eligible individuals. Located on the Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital campus in South Los Angeles, the program serves all of Los Angeles County. The Therapist I, holding a valid registration from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), is responsible for clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, intervention, crisis management, and discharge planning. They work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal client care, adhering to HealthRIGHT 360's mission and values. Services are delivered using various therapeutic approaches (individual, group, family therapy) in outpatient, residential, and field settings. The role also involves on-call rotations and potential after-hours response.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field from an accredited graduate school.
Valid registration from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an AMFT, APCC, ASW.
Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Experience treating clients with substance use disorders, mental health issues, and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.

Nice To Haves

Valid California Driver’s License and access to registered and insured transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide thorough clinical assessments and diagnoses.
Work with the client to develop client-centered treatment plans.
Monitor treatment progress and update the treatment plan as needed.
Address mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms using individual, group, and/or family treatment.
Provide thoughtful discharge planning to ensure the client’s safe transitions.
Provide crisis assessment and intervention as needed.
Seek clinical consultation throughout the treatment episode and when encountering new and/or high-risk clinical circumstances.
Work collaboratively with other members of the treatment team including Case Managers, Counselors, Medical staff, and Psychiatrists.
Maintain frequent communication with the treatment team and engage in regular consultations, clinical team meetings, case conferences, and plan development meetings.
Deliver services in outpatient, residential, or field settings based on assignments and client need.
Assist with crisis assessment, crisis intervention, and symptom management within assigned programs by providing 24-hour, 7-day per week after-hours coverage on rotation with other Therapists.
Meet expected client care hours per week.
Maintain compliance with due dates for all clinical documentation including assessment, treatment plan, treatment plan updates, re-assessments, discharges, outcome measures, and other clinical documents.
Write client’s progress letters and court reports and obtain final approval from the supervisor.
Documentation must be maintained in compliance with agency policy and procedures, HIPAA, 42-CFR, and other standards to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.
Complete all assigned URCs (Uniform Reporting Codes) in a timely manner.
Maintain full compliance with California BBS regulations.
Attend and actively participate in Clinical Group Supervision.
Actively participate in agency and team meetings.
Participate in training opportunities and pursue certifications in evidence-based practices.
Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
Arrange work schedule in accordance with the agency’s needs.
Read emails daily and respond when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.