Mental Health Clinician - Hope Cooperative (TLCS, Inc.)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a passionate and motivated individual eager to make a positive impact in the community? Hope Cooperative is a well-respected, award-winning nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive mental health and supportive housing services across Sacramento County. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team and support the most vulnerable in our community. With our ongoing expansion, we’re hiring and offering a sign-on bonus!

Position Title: Mental Health Clinician
Program(s) and Location: New Direction (Sacramento) and CORE X Street (Sacramento, CA)
Schedule : Full-time non-exempt, 40 hours/week, Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and may require working some evenings and weekend schedules
Pay rate: $38.38/hour with associate licensure (AMFT, ACSW, etc.); $40.30/hour with full licensure (LMFT, LCSW, etc.)

The  Mental Health Clinician is responsible for clinical assessment, creation and or oversight of a service plan, and implementation of that plan through therapeutic interventions.   This position provides the support necessary to assist the client in attaining a maximum functional level. The Mental Health Clinician may participate in the internal and county utilization review process.   

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support individuals with active listening, demonstrate empathy, and carry a message of hope and recovery. 
• Provide client assessments and formulate service plans regarding intensive long or short-term treatment. 
• Observe, assess, intervene, and refer (within one’s scope of practice) in situations with clients regarding mental health symptoms, physical health symptoms, and substance use issues.
• Assists clients and family/caregivers in understanding treatment and the use of therapy and medication. Deliver therapeutic services to clients and family/caregivers, including but not limited to, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
• Works with a multi-disciplinary team to provide integrated psychosocial rehabilitative services and attend meetings to ensure continuity of care for clients.
• Reviews client assessments, client plans, and progress notes to assist PSCs with training and accuracy to meet Medi-Cal billing standards. 
• Participates in the internal and county utilization review process.
• Accurately complete all necessary forms, reports, and paperwork required by the program on a timely basis (e.g., progress notes, special incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi-Cal billing, Avatar forms, and HMIS). 
• Acts as a designated Mandated Reporter for the observed or suspected abuse and/or neglect of children, disabled individuals, dependent adults, and elder/senior citizens.  Mandated Reporter also includes “Duty to Warn” which includes the responsibility to notify authorities and the intended victim(s) of physical harm. 
• Coordinates, or assist in, special research or projects when needed or assigned, including creating, preparing, and distributing special reports.   
• Ensure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) by following all policies and procedures in the Agency HIPAA Manual.
  
  

Education and/or Experience: 

• Master’s Degree in the field of psychology, counseling or social work.   
• Two (2) years of professional experience in a mental health related setting providing direct services is highly desirable. 
• Knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of family, group and individual therapy, as well as the planning, development and implementation of comprehensive service plans.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of diagnostic assessment and interviewing, and the social psychological and physical aspects of mental disorders.
• Experience with Medi-Cal requirements is desirable.
• Work experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably individuals who are dually diagnosed (mental health & substance abuse) is highly desirable. 
• Knowledge of 12-Step Programs and/or personal experience with substance abuse recovery is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of group work principles and the ability to work effectively with groups.
• Consumer of mental health services or a family member of a mental health consumer is desirable.
• Familiarity with 51-50 criteria and crisis de-escalation is highly desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must meet the qualifications of a Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts (LPHA) and be in the beginning process of obtaining hours for licensure in one of the following professional categories:

• Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) 
• Registered Clinical Social Worker (ASW)
• Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) OR
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT),
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) OR
• Be in the final phase of obtaining licensure for any of the above-stated professions and be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Provide own vehicle, possess a valid California Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance.  Driving record must meet, and continue to meet the generalized driving guidelines used by our insurance broker
• Must have at least 3 years of driving experience
  
  

Other Skills, Abilities, and Job Requirements:

• Ability to pass clearance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and/or Department of Justice (DOJ) background screenings
• Consumer of mental health services or a family member of a mental health consumer is desirable
• Work overtime as requested and approved, including after-hours duty as needed
  
  

Benefits: 

HOPE Cooperative (also known as TLCS, Inc.) provides a competitive benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to, the following items. Please note that benefits may be subject to change:

• 21 PTO days per year (4 weeks & 1 day) 
• 26 PTO days after the 5th year (5 weeks & 1 day) 
• 6 days paid sick time 
• 11 paid holidays
• 1 Personal Day
• Leadership Development
• Reimbursements
• Eligible for Government Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Employer-paid health insurance for employees and children (Kaiser, Sutter or Western Health Advantage)
• HSA Contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k match
• PTO Cash Out
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
• Employee Assistance Program
• Regular wage step scale increases
• Flexible start/end times for some positions
• iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use and laptop for some positions 
• Clinical Supervision towards licensure (for certain positions and upon approval)
• CEU days for certain positions 
• Up to $500 CEU allowance for certain positions
• Annual BBQ and staff appreciation awards
• Annual Gift Card Program
• Referral Bonuses

* All benefit offerings are subject to change and are governed by the eligibility guidelines in the Employee Handbook.  This list represents a general summary of available benefits and nothing stated here should be interpreted as being included in a written offer for employment.

HOPE Cooperative (aka TLCS, Inc.) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and does 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. Our agency embraces a diverse & culturally rich workforce, and we welcome all candidates to apply.