SUMMARY: This position will serve as the Lead on conducting intake assessments and providing on-site support for crisis intervention to children and teens with a history of mental illness and/or substance abuse.

Qualified candidate will have superb assessment and diagnostic skills, and be able to provide services in English and Spanish. This position in based in the office and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced community mental health environment.

DUTIES

• Performs intake assessments by phone and/or in-person, client evaluations and provides diagnoses; formulates a plan of treatment which promotes development and maintenance of individual goals designed to facilitate individual growth, improved social interaction, ability to manage mental illness and/or substance abuse and live independently.
• Assesses and monitors condition of client to evaluate success of treatment and adapts interventions as needed.
• Monitors and maintains documentation of client services, ensuring compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Department of Mental Health contract and other related state/federal agencies’ standards and guidelines.
• Participates in officer-of-the-day duty coverage.
• Provides crisis intervention/therapy and facilitates conflict resolution; may provide short term individual or family therapy as needed.
• Interfaces and collaborates with clinic psychiatrist regarding client treatment planning.
• Develops and maintains therapist skills through seminars, workshops, or other forms of training/education related to working with adults with a history of mental illness and/or substance abuse.
• Attends and participates in program, Agency staff meetings; and related community agency meetings as required/requested.
• CA BBS Registered MFTI, ASW, or Psy.D required.
• Sucessful track record of working with individuals with a history of mental illness and/or substance abuse in a social service/mental health environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred, conversational required.
• Advanced knowledge of conducting individual therapy sessions for those with a history of mental illness and/or substance abuse and their families. Depending on program/division, demonstrated knowledge of Evidence Based Practices, Co-Occurring Disorders and/or the Recovery Model of treatment is required.
• Strong working knowledge of crisis intervention and individual therapy, documentation, psychiatric intern supervision, and multicultural and socio-economic issues.
• Know and comply with Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, Department of Mental Health, policies and documentation guidelines, and other state/federal regulations relating to service programs for adults with a history of mental illness and/or substance abuse.
• Present ideas, information, and viewpoints clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Efficiently use the personal computer to include a variety or word processing software.
• Ability to utilize analysis, experience, and judgment to make decisions.
• Demonstrated commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch philosophies
• Adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
• Current California driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.