Mental Health Therapist

***Signing Bonus $1500 
Sign-On Bonus for Bilingual Applicants: $1,500 (Distributed in 3 parts: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, and $500 after 12 months of employment) 

JOB TITLE: Mental Health Therapist
LOCATION: Hayward, CA - Alameda County | Cronin House
Employment Type: [Full-time]

Who are we?
Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. Providing exceptional services to our diverse community. We are proud to support Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) clients in their preferred languages, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all.
We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Diversity, and Quality to provide residential treatment, withdrawal management, and sobering programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth.

The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) is responsible for providing counseling services for participants and residents in residential service components. MHC provides assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning, individual, group, and family therapy, psychoeducational training and case management to resident/beneficiary facing substance use disorder, mood and psychotic disorders, Cluster B personality disorders, and PTSD, among others. This position works with a diverse resident/beneficiary population in a co-occurring and trauma-informed treatment setting. Writes daily and accurate treatment notes in resident/beneficiary electronic file. Develop effective treatment plans and adhere to confidentiality and compliance requirements.

How can you make a difference in people’s lives?
We are seeking a bilingual Mental Health Therapist who is fluent in one or more of BHSD’s five threshold languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving diverse communities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver culturally competent services.

In this role, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You’ll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You’ll have the opportunity provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.

 
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accountabilities: (3-5)  

• Client Care- ensure high level of clinical café services to clients, especially those with moderate to severe mental diagnosis.
• Services Coordination within and outside Horizon Services, Inc

QA & Compliance- follows and enforces program policies and procedures

Responsibilities:  
Client Care

• Perform resident/beneficiary assessment and appropriate referral services; complete resident/beneficiary intake and orientation as needed to support intake and case mgmt. staff.
• Develop treatment plans, continued care plan and maintain charting on resident/beneficiary progress.
• Enter admission, discharge, and other data on Electronic Health Record (EHR) as required.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions. Writes accurate, timely and thorough resident/beneficiary notes.
• Assess, manage, and deescalate resident/beneficiary mental health / substance withdraw crisis
• Facilitate group sessions focused on substance use recovery, trauma recovery, co-occurring mental health symptoms, and other personal change topics
• Utilize principles of a trauma-informed care, MI, CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based practices to attend to resident/beneficiary care, including crisis assessment and management.
• Provide additional client care service and milieu support as needed for coverage, e.g. medication distribution, observation, etc.

Services Coordination

• Proactively links resident/beneficiary with available internal and external resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition/discharge plans, progress notes, and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of each caseload resident/beneficiary
• Provide telephone referral information and crisis counseling; develop and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies and organizations.
• Work as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary treatment team. Develop and maintain respectful and effective team relationships with other staff to coordinate client care as needed.
• Communicate to other staff your vacation and time-off schedules.
• Train and provide guidance for volunteers and interns.
• Ensure compliance with program schedules.
• Ensure maintenance of a clean and secure environment at all times.
• Ensure client safety and security including management of household, environmental, and resident/beneficiary personal needs as appropriate.

Comply and enforce HSI’s polices and procedures

• Complies with program standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, clinical supervision, and trainings
• Complete required client and file documentation.
• Maintain accurate records by data entering documentation into various electronic systems for all caseload clients in accordance with guidelines established by HSI to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by the program leadership and supervisory staff

 

SUCCESS COMPETENCIES FOR POSITION:   (Competencies required to effectively perform the job)

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE :  (Knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the job)

Client Focus - Gains insight into clients needs. Establishes and maintains effective clients relationships. Applies evidence-based practices. Recognizes and rapidly addresses errors in care, and collaborates with other team members on service improvement. Service Delivery – Provide a range of brief, focused prevention, treatment and recovery services, as well as longer-term treatment and support for resident/beneficiary with persistent illnesses. Applies a person based approach not disciplinarian and rules-driven Problem Solving – uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions…looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer. Professionalism – Considers the likely effects on others of one’s words, actions, appearance, and behaviors. Works to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers by being at work on time & complying with work schedule,

Experience with co-occurring in a residential setting Demonstrate ability to engage and support clients with challenging behaviors Able to manage emotions and reactions to different situations. Stays calm and clear under pressure. Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a diverse team. Experience with evidence based practices and de-escalating resident/beneficiaries Ability to communicate effective cross-functionally – knows who needs to know what. Able to exercise good judgment and maintain healthy boundaries with clients. Able to stay awake and alert during shift Good computer skills: word, data entry, write clear and accurate narrative reports

QUALIFICATIONS: (education and work experience) 

• MS / MA in Clinical Psychology, Professional Counseling, or related behavioral health science field preferred enrolled in practicum or registered with the BBS.
• 1+ years of experience working in a residential treatment facility, community mental health facility, and/or drug/alcohol treatment facility preferred
• Completed course work related to substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders or currently enrolled in relevant course work
• Six (6) months experience working in alcohol or drug treatment field.
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug treatment and recovery processes preferred.
• Knowledge of medications used in treatment of SUD and mental health conditions desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct alcohol and drug education classes and facilitates group process.
• Knowledge of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) diagnostic criteria and DSM5 criteria preferred
• Must be fluent in English; bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, or Tagalog preferred
• Computer skills are essential – complete required documentation in EHR.
• CPR/First Aid certification

Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record and car insurance

Compensation and Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part time employees over 20 hours per week.

• 100% of medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and Holiday pay.
• Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
• Training and CEU opportunities.

And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day!

Salary: $78K- $85K /Salary based on experience, education, language skills and certification status.

Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.