Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the administrative supervision of the Assistant Program Director or Program Director, this position is responsible for providing individual and group therapy to members to support their therapeutic process.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position supports clients/members in gathering the necessary information to complete their assessments and treatment plans. Will provide individual and group therapy to our members to support their therapeutic process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Provides group and individual therapy/counseling under the supervision of a clinical or program director.
• Provides psycho-education in group, family, or individual format; makes recommendations for improvement in clinical program; will have input on clinical issues as part of the clinical team.
• Carries a small case load; provides consultation as necessary on clinical issues.
• Consult with or meet regularly with the client’s family, care provider, or other significant persons with the client’s consent.
• Develop individual service plans for each client and empower clients in meeting their goals; assist teams with the development of service plans that reflect measurable objectives.
• Advocate for and assist clients and their families in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food, and clothing as indicated.
• Completes regular Internal Utilization Reviews- under direction of Clinical Director; reviews and ensures timely completion of Special Incident Reports, as well as Mandated Reports.
• Assists the Clinical Director in all areas of clinical program development as needed, including KET tracking.
• Provide “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Attends to the safety, health, and well-being of the clients.
• Complete paperwork as assigned promptly and meet agency standards for billable units per month; ensure that all notes meet billing standards for content and configuration.
• Problem solves communication difficulties between staff and clients by providing interventions to enhance communication.
• Drives on agency/program business utilizing personal vehicle; visits clients in their homes periodically to provide direction and support.
• Attends staff meetings unless approval for non-attendance is secured from the Program Director and/or his/ her designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Education, Training, and Experience

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and active registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old, excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport, including bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Compensation: $34.00 - $36.08 an hour.

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM,
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.