Turning Point Community Programs 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.
Please apply online at http://www.tpcp.org/employment
(Titled as “Therapist” located at the Transitional Support Services program in Suisun City, CA)
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for insuring that the clinical needs of clients with co-occurring psychiatric and developmental disabilities are met and that they achieve their goals through best practices such as motivational interviewing and harm reduction. Provides group and individual therapy/counseling under supervision of clinical or program director. Provides psycho-education in group, family or individual format. Consult with or meets regularly with the client’s family, care provider or other significant persons with client’s consent. Develop individual service plans for each client and empowers clients in meeting their goals; assists teams with development of service plans that reflect measurable objectives. Advocate for and assists clients and their families in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food and clothing as indicated. Completes regular Internal Utilization Reviews- under direction of Clinical Director. Completes new referral intakes, including Comprehensive Assessments for new Wrap-Around referrals. Assists the Clinical Director in all areas of clinical program development as needed including KET tracking. Complete paperwork as assigned in a timely manner and meets agency standard for billable units per month; ensure that all notes meet billing standards for content and configuration. Provide 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. Provide after hours, “on-call” coverage to program clients. Drive on agency business using personal vehicle.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, human relations, or related field; must be licensed or license eligible as either LCSW/ASW or MFT/MFTI. Minimum of two years’ experience as a provider of mental health services.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and driving record acceptable to Turning Point’s vehicle insurance company and the Vehicle Driving and Maintenance Policy. Possesses and maintains a safe and reliable form of vehicular transportation excluding motorcycles.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please apply online at http://www.tpcp.org/employment
EOE