Mental Health Clinician

Job Description

We are seeking a License: LCSW, LPCC-F, or LMFT issued by California State BBS or registration with the BBS as an Associate (license eligible professional) to join our team!

Duties and Responsibilities

Crisis Intervention certification required (may be acquired within 90 days of employment).

Training in trauma-focused and/or trauma-informed psychotherapy is preferred.

Interview individuals, couples, families, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing psychological (mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders)

Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments on individuals

Develop person-centered, strength-based treatment plans

Coordinate care with other staff members and community agencies

Provide psychoeducation to individuals, families, and groups

Assist individuals, and families in understanding and choosing options for mental health treatment

Initiate and conduct individual and group therapy sessions

Perform specialized tasks, including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments

Prepare reports and compose correspondence

Act as a case consultant to other clinical therapists and other departmental staff

Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands

Perform crisis intervention during scheduled work hours and on-call

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, healthcare, or another related field; master’s degree a plus

Current state license

Previous experience professional social work experience

Must have transportation available to travel to meet with clients

Self-directed and able to work without supervision

Bilingual - Spanish/English

Company Description

We are a foster care and adoption agency including Transitional Foster Care & Intensive Services Foster Care.