Behavioral Health Therapist I - Community-Based Care

Community Solutions for Children, Families, and Individuals; Gilroy (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Community Solutions seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist I to provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to individuals with mental health disorders and potential co-occurring substance use. Responsibilities include screening, intake, and delivering individual, family, and group therapies.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, California licensure eligibility (AMFT/ASW/APCC/ Psychology Assistant), a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology or related field.
• Experience coordinating with county services and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening, intake and assessments to determine client needs and develop treatment goals; includes home visits and school-based services.
• Provide intensive counseling through individual, family and group therapy using evidence-based practices and wellness/recovery model.
• Offer crisis intervention, advocacy, case management and referrals for assigned individuals and families.
• Complete program documentation per agency, program and regulatory requirements; maintain charts accordingly.
• Travel to client sites; participate in agency meetings; engage in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Crisis intervention

Case management

Community-based services

Education

Master’s Degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology or related field

Job description

Community Solutions seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist I to provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to individuals with mental health disorders and potential co-occurring substance use. Responsibilities include screening, intake, and delivering individual, family, and group therapies.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, California licensure eligibility (AMFT/ASW/APCC/ Psychology Assistant), a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel.