Clinician

Description

Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician for our Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic (MHUCC) in Sacramento . Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) provides integrated, cost-effective mental health services, employment and housing for adults, children and their families that promote recovery, independence and self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative and high quality services that assist adults and children with psychiatric, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) has offered a path to mental health and recovery since 1976. We help people in our community every single day - creating a better space for all types of people in need. Join our mission of offering hope, respect and support to our clients on their journey to mental health and wellness.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the administrative supervision of the Team Leader or Program Director, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for ensuring that clients are introduced into the Program in a comfortable, thorough and timely manner. Completes the initial assessment of clients to confirm eligibility under target population; keeps clients and families engaged in services until assignment to primary therapist is successful.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

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.

• Responsible for completing the intake Core Assessment, including collateral assessments (CANS, CHQ, MSE) in the field or in the office.
• Responsible for supporting the development of the Individual Client Plan in collaboration with the member and the treatment team through linkage and handoff at CFT.
• Identifies strengths and challenges of child and family system
• Screens for barriers to treatment
• Identifies child and family's natural supports
• Interacts productively with the treatment team in order to provide holistic assessment and engagement services that are member driven and recovery oriented.
• Completes all required paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
• Provides "on-the-spot" counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Initiate contact with previous provider, Primary Care Physician, Psychiatric Hospital and/or collateral resources, to obtain assessment information and provide case management during transition as necessary.
• Ensure client's discharging from psychiatric hospital are linked to agency Psychiatrist within 30 days. Ensure client's transferring to services with medication already in place are linked to agency psychiatrist.
• Develop initial safety plan and monitor's safety planning in high risk cases during assessment period.
• Completes Service Requests and links clients and families to community resources as appropriate.
• Facilitate groups and provide individual and family therapy.
• Supports Family Advocate with engagement of new referrals to program.

Compensation: $37.00 - $39.26, $3000 sign on bonus


Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,

located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

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Position Requirements

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 or related field and two (2) years varied experience as a provider of mental health services; valid 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 if driving; and, Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
Swing

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Open Date
10/24/2023

Location
Urgent Care

EOE Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.


adjustedSeniorityDate
None Specified


This position is currently accepting applications.