Wraparound Therapist - Lancaster

Counseling and Research Associates•Lancaster, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Therapist is responsible for specific clinical services to assigned adults, youth, and families so that they may become healthy, independent and productive members of their communities. A Therapist is expected to exercise professional judgment and discretion as a significant practitioner in the successful integration of treatment for clients. For Wraparound staff, all training requirements per DMH contract must be completed within the first year of employment. A Therapist works designated shifts under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

Valid California license as a LCSW, MFT, PhD, or PsyD; or master's degree and current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate MSW or MFT Intern, LPCC or APCC with 6 semester units or 9 quarter units focused specifically on the theory and application of marriage and family therapy in each license renewal cycle.
Work experience in a comparable mental health setting.
Valid California Driver's License, good driving record, and must be able to drive to fulfill the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Acceptance of cases: Has a willingness to accept a variety of cases, conducts Client Outreach and engagement with other Intensive Services Team members in the effort to enroll all eligible participants referred for Intensive services.
Assessments: Independently performs intake assessments and formulates diagnoses and case conceptualization using a culturally competent approach.
Outcomes: Regularly identify and complete data outcome elements in a timely manner.
Strength Based: Is capable of accurately identifying and building on the strengths of clients to better reach their potential.
Therapy: Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence base psychotherapy interventions, and case management as needed.
Referrals: Demonstrates a sound knowledge of resources and ability to make appropriate referrals.
Clinical Theory: Demonstrates a good understanding and use of clinical theory, interventions, and treatment concepts.
Respect: Demonstrates respect for the intrinsic value of each person, their individual differences and culture.
Travel: Travels independently to various environments and transports client as needed (buildings with stairs, various communities, schools, etc.).
Collaboration: Regularly collaborates with Masada Staff, clients, caregivers and supports, and other members of the clinical team.
Ethics: Is able to set and follow appropriate boundaries and uphold legal and ethical standards as they pertain to mental health services, maintaining professional partnerships.
Problem Solving: Is able to solve problems independently with minimal supervisory direction.
Skills: Demonstrates sound written and oral skills.
Documentation: Submits thorough documentation including initial assessment, progress notes and notations demonstrating frequent collaborations with treatment team members.
Productivity: Completes timely documentation of all contacts with clients and maintains productivity standards set forth by the agency Tier System and internal policies.
Field Standards: Able to meet and maintain field percentage standards set forth by the contract for services and internal policies.
Crisis: Ensures the safety of clients by providing direct crisis intervention and therapeutic guidance and participates in the 24-hour/day, 7-day/week on-call crisis response system; communicates critical issues to supervisor and team in a timely fashion.
Meetings: Is prompt and participates in meetings, group supervision, case presentations, and in-service training and conferences as required and scheduled.
Confidentiality: Maintains strict confidentiality over all records and information related to clients.
Other: Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.