Behavioral Health Clinician I

Turning Point Community Programs; Rio Linda (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs in California seeks a dedicated mental health professional to develop and implement person-centered treatment plans and support transitions to less intensive community settings.

The role includes medication management support, resource connection, counseling, and advocacy to improve clients’ quality of life. You will collaborate with hospitals and community providers and maintain thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and two years varied experience as a provider of mental health services
• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the management team, provides leadership and direction for clients/staff as assigned.
• Empowers clients in meeting their goals.
• Identifies, researches, advocates for and assists clients in accessing mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food and clothing and other resources.
• Coordinates intakes and works with hospitals and community providers for smooth transitions into the program.
• Ensures admission eligibility Criteria are met and documentation is completed for new admissions.
• Maintains client records and completes required documentation and data entry.
• Develops and implements activities and groups promoting wellness and reducing recidivism.
• Supports clients’ medication therapy adherence and models communication to foster relationships.
• Helps clients complete applications and follow through with appointments to community resources.
• Interacts productively within the team to provide holistic case management.
• Attends to safety, health, and well-being of clients.
• Completes daily progress notes, service plans, discharge, LOCUS assessments, intake assessments, etc.
• Provides on-the-spot counseling and family interventions; responds to crises and coordinates resolution with necessary parties.
• Facilitates family support meetings to ease transition to natural support systems.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Leadership

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Responsible for the development and implementation of person-centered treatment plans that seek to resolve the current presenting difficulty and support the individual in stepping down to less intensive community settings as quickly as possible. Additional support in the areas of medication management, resource connection (e.g., housing resources, AOD, PCP, OP, etc.), counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.

General Purpose

Responsible for the development and implementation of person-centered treatment plans that seek to resolve the current presenting difficulty and support the individual in stepping down to less intensive community settings as quickly as possible. Additional support in the areas of medication management, resource connection (e.g., housing resources, AOD, PCP, OP, etc.), counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position employee is responsible for assisting and advocating for our members in all areas of treatment and helps them in addressing barriers that prevent them from achieving chosen meaningful roles as well as supporting opportunities for clients to make informed decisions regarding their mental health treatment in order to enhance quality of life roles.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities – (illustrative Only)

• In the absence of the management team, provides leadership and direction or clients/staff as assigned.
• Empowers clients in meeting their goals.
• Identifies, researches, advocates for and assists clients in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food and clothing and other resources as indicated.
• Coordinates intakes. Responds to referral requests and works closely with hospitals and community providers to ensure smooth transitions of clients into the program.
• Ensures that all admission eligibility criteria are met and that appropriate documentation is received to facilitate new admissions.
• Maintains all client records and completes required documentation and data entry accordance with program standards including progress notes, activity reports, logs, etc.
• Develops and implements activities, programming, and groups that promote wellness and reduce propensity for recidivism.
• Supports clients’ medication therapy through encouraging adherence to medication schedules as ordered by their doctor; supports clients’ efforts at improvement of daily functioning by modeling communication and behaviors that support the development of naturally occurring relationships.
• Supports clients in completing applications, setting appointments, and following through with appointments to other community support agencies.
• Interacts productively within the team in order to provide holistic case management services to an identified group of clients.
• Attends to the safety, health, and well-being of clients.
• Completes paperwork as assigned, accurately and in a timely manner including but not limited to: Daily Progress Notes, Service Plan, Discharge, LOCUS assessments, Intake assessments, etc.
• Provides on-the-spot counseling and family interventions as needed; Provides 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.
• Facilitates family support meetings to support the transition of clients into their naturally occurring support systems.

Minimum Qualifications And Certifications & Licenses

Education, Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and two (2) years varied experience as a provider of mental health services; valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM