Clients will be in the Transitional Housing Program.

Hours: Mon, Tues 11am-8pm, Wed 10am-7pm, Thurs 8am-5pm, flex Fri 10am-6pm

Will receive supervision for BBS hours

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing comprehensive mental health services to ensure quality client care. Ensure documentation adheres to DMH standards. Participate in an interdisciplinary team to provide a healthy, therapeutic, and safe environment for clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Provide individual, family, play, and group therapy for designated caseload of clients.
Utilize DSM for diagnosing. Conduct psycho-social assessments and treatment planning.
Document client services in accordance with Department of Mental Health standards and Department of Children and Family Services.
Conduct visits to homes, schools and or other service providers in order to help client achieve their service plan goals.
Manage community and family crises involving children and parents.
Collaborate with treatment team to ensure quality client care.
Evaluate parent/child/family progress and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Coordinate linkage to appropriate intra-agency and community resources, including coordination of client’s psychiatric needs.
Maintain fidelity to evidenced-based practices, as required.
Assist other program areas with coverage/ratio requirements as needed.
Maintain weekly service provision requirements.
Interface with Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health, court systems, schools, law enforcement, health care providers and other community liaisons.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling is required.
Registration or ability to be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Experience in In-Home Services or work with adolescents preferred.
Strong clinical skills in individual, family and group therapy.
Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Requires possession of reliable automobile and a valid California Driver’s License as well as a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.
Must maintain and provide proof of automotive liability insurance coverage.