Clinical Therapist II - LINC - Indio

Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist II PositionsThe Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health department is seeking qualified Clinical Therapist II professionals for multiple Linkage, Integration, Navigation, and CARE (LINC) positions located in Indio. These roles support adults experiencing behavioral health conditions that have resulted in psychiatric hospitalization.Clinical Therapists II assigned to this program do not provide traditional individual or group therapy. Instead, they play a critical role in coordinating care and ensuring safe, effective transitions back to the community. Primary responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, providing intensive case management, ensuring compliance with treatment and documentation standards, coordinating and overseeing discharge plans, transporting members when necessary, and arranging appropriate aftercare outpatient services following discharge from acute psychiatric inpatient settings.Must be currently registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.For this recruitment, some positions are eligible for a 10% DTR that is applied to hours worked. At any time, this differential can be removed. 9/80 Schedule : Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM and alternate Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.The work schedule for these positions may vary depending on the department's needs.Must be currently registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.For this recruitment, some positions are eligible for a 10% DTR that is applied to hours worked. At any time, this differential can be removed.Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian's Office, address the diverse needs of our community.At RUHS Behavioral Health, you'll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.If you're passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!For more information, please visit Of Essential Duties• Interview consumers, relatives, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing mental or emotional disorders.• Develop service plans with consumers; evaluate psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical, health, socialization, and housing needs.• Coordinate with other staff members (psychiatrists, psychologists, and other program staff) and community agencies in carrying out and designing treatment or rehabilitation plans.• Assist consumers and other concerned individuals in understanding the nature of major psychological illnesses and their psychosocial effects.• Assist consumers and their families in understanding and choosing options of mental health treatment.• Initiate and conduct individual, collateral, group, and family therapy sessions.• Establish and maintain effective contact with local area mental health resources, including community members, parents, schools, residential facilities, and other agencies/organizations.• Perform specialized tasks including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments.• Participate in mental health conferences and local area committees.• Prepare reports and write correspondence.• Provide guidance to volunteers and staff.• Act as a casework consultant to other clinical therapists and other departmental staff.• Licensed level, within the scope of licensure, may provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians.• Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands.• Conduct clinical discussions regarding complex or difficult cases.• Respond to emergencies, within licensure, which may occur on the unit.• Coordinate the flow of information and clinical data to ensure continuity in treatment or shift.• Serve as liaison with other sections, units, services, and agencies.Minimum QualificationsClick here to review Clinical Therapist II, job qualifications. Salary Range: $36.76 - $52.34 Hourly Education: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral science field. AND Certificate: Clinical Therapist II must have possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.Other RequirementsLicense/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association may be required.Supplemental InformationCounty of Riverside Human Resources Contact:For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Jammie Smith, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please allow one-to-two business days for a response to general inquiries.Benefits BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEIMEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here. MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024. A new member is defined as any of the following:A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951