Clinical Therapist — Community Mental Health

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking a qualified mental health professional to support access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing services and more to meet program goals. You will initiate referrals to the next level of care and coordinate with physical health providers to ensure whole-person care and advocate in the client’s best interests.

The role requires a Master’s degree with CA BBS licensure, on-site work in San Diego, and participation in on-call coverage and field-based services while

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and CA BBS registration or license (MFT, LCSW, LPCC) required.
• Experience in mental health and/or substance use services preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, mental health evaluations, family-individual-group therapy, plan development, case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Prepare critical care issues for discussion during supervision and daily meetings.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree and CA BBS registration

Tools

EHR software

MS Office

Job description

TURN is seeking a qualified mental health professional to support access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing services and more to meet program goals. You will initiate referrals to the next level of care and coordinate with physical health providers to ensure whole-person care and advocate in the client’s best interests.

The role requires a Master’s degree with CA BBS licensure, on-site work in San Diego, and participation in on-call coverage and field-based services while