Clinical Therapist I - AARS Project ADAPT (Bilingual Preferred)

HealthRIGHT 360; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HealthRIGHT 360 seeks a Clinical Therapist I to collaborate with supervisors and program leadership within Asian American Recovery Services. You will perform SUD intakes, MH screenings, and level of care assessments for Project ADAPT and other outpatient programs.

A small caseload and group facilitation are part of the role. The position emphasizes culturally competent, trauma-informed care within a diverse community, with responsibility for documentation, compliance, and interagency

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field is required or preferred.
• Active BBS registration from California is required or preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certifications within 30 days of employment.
• Bilingual skills in languages commonly spoken in the community are preferred for client communication.
• Ability to work at least one late day per week (until 8pm).

Responsabilités

• Provide SUD intake or mental health assessments and evaluations.
• Provide integrated individual and group counseling for substance use and mental health.
• Deliver culturally competent services using harm reduction and trauma-informed approaches.
• Lead groups using CBT, Seeking Safety, DBT, and Relapse Prevention curricula.
• Identify treatment needs and recommend appropriate care plans.
• Manage a small caseload of SUD and MH clients with documentation in EHRs.
• Maintain productivity target of 24 hours of billable services per week.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up with other agencies and providers.
• Handle crisis interventions and appropriate risk assessments.
• Complete level of care assessments for placement in programs.
• Document services in electronic health record systems per guidelines.
• Participate in meetings and training; assist with onboarding and mentoring.

Connaissances

Master's degree in counseling

BBS registration

Bilingual skills (Preferred)

Ability to work a late day

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Valid California driver’s license

Formation

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Current Behavioral Board of Sciences (BBS) registration from California

Description du poste

Valid California driver’s license

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

This is a union-eligible position.

The required shift for this position is: Mon - Fri; 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Day Shift)

Job Summary

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.

Project ADAPT is an adult outpatient program that provides culturally competent substance use and mental health services in English and Chinese. Our program offers a strengths-based, trauma-informed, harm reduction approach. Services include individual, group and case management services as well as acupuncture and access to free cultural/recreational events. We also have free community lunches and encourage developing supportive relationships and community. Our goals are to provide a safe and respectful counseling space for people from all walks of life and to reduce the impact of substance use and mental health conditions that lead to healthy, meaningful lives.

The Clinical Therapist I works collaboratively with the Clinical Supervisor and Program Director, Asian American Recovery Services (AARS) Outreach and Prevention Department, HealthRIGHT 360 Intake Department as well as other Community Providers and Resources to assess and connect clients to the level of treatment that is appropriate for them. Clinical Therapist I will conduct substance use disorder (SUD) intakes and mental health (MH) screenings and complete Level of Care Assessments for clients seeking placement to Project ADAPT or other HealthRIGHT 360 outpatient programs. Clinical Therapist I will also manage a small caseload of individual SUD and MH therapy clients and facilitate Group Sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide SUD intake or mental health assessments and evaluations.
• Provide integrated individual and group alcohol and drug counseling, and mental health therapy.
• Provide culturally competent services using harm reduction and trauma-informed principles.
• Facilitate groups using evidence-based strategies on a variety of core curriculum such as CBT, Seeking Safety, DBT, and Relapse Prevention.
• Identify treatment needs, recommend treatment plans based on assessment, and ensure clients can meet all requirements.
• Manage a small SUD and MH caseload.
• Maintain productivity target of 24 hours of billable services per week.
• Serve as the point of contract and coordinate referrals and follow-up with other agencies.
• Handle crisis interventions and assess situations for further needs.
• Conduct level of care assessments and ensure clients are assessed to the appropriate level of care.
• Complete assigned Drug Medi-Cal, mental health documentation and billing.
• Provide diagnostic feedback and assessment information to the Clinical Team once clients are placed.
• Monitor reports daily to prevent and to clear up any compliance errors in client charts.
• Maintain client records in accordance with governing standards and regulations of the agency and program requirements.
• Coordinate intake planning and warm handoff with client’s counselor and assist with answering any of the client’s questions about engaging in treatment.
• Coordinate discharge planning of clients with their counselor.
• Provide consultation to staff regarding symptom management, mental health conditions, and crisis intervention strategies.
• Document all delivered individual and group services in various electronic systems in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.
• Attend and participate in staff and agency meetings and training.
• Assist with onboarding of new hires and participate in training or mentoring of new and existing employees.

And perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Certification, and Experience

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Current Behavioral Board of Sciences (BBS) registration from an accredited institution recognized in California (AMFT, APCC, ACSW).
• Bilingual Skills (Preferred): Proficiency in additional languages, especially those commonly spoken in the community, is preferred for enhancing client communication
• Ability to work a minimum of one late day per week (until 8pm).
• First Aid Certified within 30 days of employment.
• CPR Certified within 30 days of employment.
• Valid California driver’s license

Experience

• Experience with mental health Medi-Cal procedures desired.
• Some experience in conducting mental health assessments and providing appropriate diagnosis in a dual diagnosis substance abuse treatment in an inpatient or outpatient community mental health setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with clinical paperwork, timely recordkeeping abilities, and dual entry in EHR systems.

Physical Requirements

In an 8-hr workday, employee is required to perform work:

• Sitting
• 5
• Hrs
• Standing
• 1
• Hr
• Walking
• 1
• Hr
• Driving
• Occasionally

In an average month, employee must travel out of town:

• Often (>2x)
• Sometimes (<2x)
• Never

In An 8-hr Workday, Employee Must

• Not at all
• Occasionally (1/4-2½ hrs.)
• Frequently (2½-5½ hrs.)
• Continuously (5½-8 hrs.)
• Bend/stoop
• Climb
• Reach above shoulder level
• Kneel
• Balance
• Push/pull
• Squat
• Crawl
• Crouch
• Lift*
• Carry**

Usual number 5 20 lbs lbs

Maximum number 5 20 lbs lbs

Job Requires

• Working at heights
• Operating heavy machinery
• Operating desk machines
• Computer, fax, printer, phone
• Precise manual dexterity
• Ability to precisely and accurately transmit written data, input data
• Exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals

HealthRIGHT 360 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the compensation range is based on factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices. In addition to salary, HealthRIGHT 360 offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.

The compensation range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on the primary work location. Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and applicable state or local pay transparency requirements.

HealthRIGHT 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities through fair and equitable recruitment, hiring, compensation, development, and advancement practices.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Must complete a background check and Live Scan.