Description
Duties: Therapist is responsible for monitoring the delivery and coordination of a broad range of services to clients. Conducts outreach and engagement to homeless-chronically mentally ill adults, completes intake process, develops and monitors individual treatment plans, conducts crisis interventions, and ensures those clients are receiving an integrated program of services that provides a high probability of treatment success.
The therapist makes clinical evaluations, conducts individual and group psycho-therapy, provides targeted case management, and participates in rotation of 24 hour crisis line. Works with outside agencies, follows up on referrals; builds collaborative agreements with outside agencies. The therapist ensures that all services provided are documented and recorded in a timely manner.
Skills
MINIUM QUALIFICATIONS: ACSW, LCSW, LMFT, MFTI, or MFCC in clinical psychology. Five years experience in social service or drug treatment; knowledge and understanding of the Hispanic community problems, Mental Health services and treatment. Must be bilingual (Spanish).
Notes
Possess a Masters-level degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology or other qualifying field, Active registration through the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners(BBS. Training and experience in Evidence-based Practices(EBP’s)preferred. Knowledge and/or competence in DMH policies, assessments, documentation and/or procedures preferred. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required. Ability to manage time effectively and be flexible with hours and duties.
Contact Details
Email: marcelarivera@chcada.org