Therapist
About The Position
We are looking for a BBS registered individual who is eager to help serve within their community as a Therapist for our Juvenile Justice Diversion and Treatment Program (JJDTP) program in Elk Grove! Are you interested in: Serving children, youth, and families within your own community? Making a positive impact in their lives at home, school, and in the community? Providing flexible care plans and services tailored to individual needs? Working collaboratively in a strength-based, youth, and family-centered program? Obtaining your hours towards licensure as an associate? Then we want to meet you! At River Oak, equity, diversity, and inclusion are part of our people strategy which reflects our vision of building an organization that attracts and leverages diversity in our staff, and strives for respect and inclusion throughout our workplace and in the communities we serve. Program Summary: JJDTP is a Full-Service Partnership for probation-connected youth and their families, designed to enable youth with a Serious Emotional Disturbance and current involvement in the juvenile justice system to remain in their homes, schools and communities by providing a comprehensive array of mental health services and supports. Youth are referred between the ages of 13 and 17 years and may participate up to age 26. Goals include stabilizing placements, reducing homelessness, support academic participation, increase vocational or employment opportunities, reduce psychiatric hospitalizations and detention or incarceration.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
- Current registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology
- Strong organizational, communication, and counseling skills
Nice To Haves
- Culturally diverse and/or bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Prepare and present clinical documentation for team review
- Develop and administer care plans
- Conduct client visits for assessment and support
- Provide individual and family therapy or rehabilitation sessions
- Provide care coordination to include resources, advocacy and referrals
- Coordinate client goal development
- Meet billing goals and track productivity
- Stay updated on professional standards and resources
- Demonstrate empathy and professionalism in client interactions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
- Maintain accurate online recordkeeping while ensuring confidentiality.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Generous paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Retirement Savings Plan
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Short and Long term Disability Insurance
- Individual and group supervision in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) and Board of Psychology (BOP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
