Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

This is temp to hire. Benefits are offered after getting hired on by client. Clinical supervision provided by MFT.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11am-7pm.

The Clinical Social Worker provides direct services to clients and families. These services may include: developing and conducting therapeutic groups, assessment of level of care needs, psychosocial evaluation, coordination with county social workers, placement staff and Child and Family Teams (CFTs), maintenance of case records including treatments plans and Medi-Cal documentation, and working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Job Duties

• Facilitate intake process for each client, including completion of the admission appraisal, preliminary treatment plan, assessment, transition plan
• Develop case plan in conjunction with county social workers, family and/or community based placement.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment to determine additional client needs.
• Obtain, develop and record information necessary to complete the intake documents, case plan and assessment.
• Provide referrals and linkages for additional services as necessary.
• Coordinate and implement treatment and services for assigned clients.
• Work with CFT to determine course of action for follow-up services.
• Conduct individual, family and group therapy, in a trauma-informed manner.
• Coordinate visitation needs for clients.
• Attend and/or facilitate Child and Family Team meetings for youth.
• Attend external planning meetings for clients, including IEP meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community members and providers.
• Participate in individual and/or group supervision.
• Assist children in working with a group and in handling individual problems
• Administration of treatment interventions and setting of limits for behavior
• Assistance with the provision of or access to core services and supports, daily activities and emotional and social supports as necessary.
• Remain in compliance with all agency training requirements, including the facility manager and Prudent-Parent Decision Making training.
• Ensure maintaining compliance with STRTP Regulations and the timelines of documentation required.
• May be designated to apply the reasonable and prudent parent standard to decisions involving the participation of a child in age or developmentally appropriate activities after completion of the Prudent Parent Decision Making training.
• Assist clients with medication self- administration following medication management training
• Any other duties that may be necessary to ensure the health and safety of children in the facility

Qualifications:

• ASW/ AMFT/ APCC
• Clear TB test, health screening, criminal background check, and any other mandatory State or Federal licensing and certification requirements.
• Possess a valid driver license; Have access to a reliable and insured vehicle Have a clean DMV print out.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Must complete criminal record review and a Child Abuse Center Index check in accordance with applicable law.

 

\nCompany Description

We are a staffing and recruiting agency that specializes in social services. We hire BA, BSW, MA, MSW, LCSW, MFT, PsyD and PhD candidates for temporary, temp to hire and direct hire opportunities throughout California. We have part time and full time positions available, both direct services and management.

Company Description

We are a staffing and recruiting agency that specializes in social services. We hire BA, BSW, MA, MSW, LCSW, MFT, PsyD and PhD candidates for temporary, temp to hire and direct hire opportunities throughout California. We have part time and full time positions available, both direct services and management.