Licensed Mental Health Therapist **Sign on Bonus $7,500**

Job Description

Job Description

Salary Range: $105,000-$115,000

Position Requirements:

• Must be licensed in one of the following categories: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, or Clinical Psychology. (LPCC/LMFT/ LCSW)
• 2 years post-licensure preferred.
• Meets and maintains relevant state licensing requirements throughout employment, for billable services.
• Must be available to provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must possess a valid CA driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• The ability to lift up to 15lbs and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) to join our team as Head of Service. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with mental health disorders, possess strong skills in DMH documentation, expertise in trauma-informed care, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. The Head of Service provides clinical oversight and quality assurance to unlicensed and licensed staff clinicians while ensuring high-quality care delivery and adherence to the standards of state licensing, Council on Accreditation, Probation, DMH, and other regulatory bodies.

This role requires strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, licensure, and a passion for improving the outcomes of our youth and families.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct clinical supervision and training of a mental health team, which may include, but is not limited to licensed therapists, associates/trainees, case managers, rehabilitation specialists, parent partners, peer partners, etc.
• Providing weekly individual and group supervision.
• Provides consultation and assists in the formulation and implementation of treatment plans, services, and interventions to ensure the needs of every individual and their families are met, from the time of intake to discharge, and for one year following discharge if applicable.
• Provides case consultation and case coordination as necessary.
• Attends CFT meetings as necessary.
• Is available in crisis situations.
• Provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy if deemed necessary.
• May carry a caseload that includes the more complicated or emergency assignments as needed.
• Provides support to staff in completing assessments within 5 days of placement to ensure that each youth and their family’s needs are assessed appropriately per DMH standards.
• Tracks and reviews Probation and DMH documentation for completeness and accuracy, returning corrections as needed.
• Provides supervision and documentation review in a timely manner and in accordance with Probation and DMH timelines.
• Perform at or above expected levels and provide continual feedback to subordinates regarding program goals and strategies to ensure they also meet contract obligations and perform at or above expected levels.
• Attends mandatory trainings and agency/staff trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Dimondale Adolescent is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Dimondale Adolescent is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Dimondale Adolescent provides residential and mental health services to youth who have been abused, neglected, and have a need for mental health services. We provide youth with the means to achieve maximum independence. We are committed to individualized instruction and focus on an individual's strengths to achieve success.

Company Description

Dimondale Adolescent provides residential and mental health services to youth who have been abused, neglected, and have a need for mental health services. We provide youth with the means to achieve maximum independence. We are committed to individualized instruction and focus on an individual's strengths to achieve success.