Clinical Therapist II - LINC

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside in Riverside, CA, is seeking Clinical Therapist II for the LINC program within Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health. The role focuses on coordinating care and ensuring safe transitions from inpatient psychiatric care, not traditional therapy.

Responsibilities include clinical assessments, intensive case management, discharge planning, and arranging aftercare services, with some 10% pay differential possible under the DTR plan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related behavioral science field.

Responsibilities

• Interview consumers, relatives, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing mental or emotional disorders.
• Develop service plans with consumers; evaluate psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical, health, socialization, and housing needs.
• Coordinate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other staff and community agencies in carrying out treatment or rehabilitation plans.
• Assist consumers and families in understanding major psychological illnesses and psychosocial effects.
• Initiate and conduct individual, collateral, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Provide guidance to volunteers and staff.

Education

Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral science field

Job description

Applications will be reviewed in the order in which it was received.

Must be currently registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

The Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health department is seeking qualified Clinical Therapist II professionals for a Linkage, Integration, Navigation, and CARE (LINC) position located in Riverside. This role will support adults experiencing behavioral health conditions that have resulted in psychiatric hospitalization.

Clinical Therapists II assigned to this program do not provide traditional individual or group therapy. Instead, they play a critical role in coordinating care and ensuring safe, effective transitions back to the community. Primary responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, providing intensive case management, ensuring compliance with treatment and documentation standards, coordinating and overseeing discharge plans, transporting members when necessary, and arranging appropriate aftercare outpatient services following discharge from acute psychiatric inpatient settings.

For this recruitment, some positions are eligible for a 10% DTR that is applied to hours worked. At any time, this differential can be removed.

9/80 Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM and alternate Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.

We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian’s Office, address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health, you’ll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

If you’re passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health

• Interview consumers, relatives, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing mental or emotional disorders.
• Develop service plans with consumers; evaluate psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical, health, socialization, and housing needs.
• Coordinate with other staff members (psychiatrists, psychologists, and other program staff) and community agencies in carrying out and designing treatment or rehabilitation plans.
• Assist consumers and other concerned individuals in understanding the nature of major psychological illnesses and their psychosocial effects.
• Assist consumers and their families in understanding and choosing options of mental health treatment.
• Initiate and conduct individual, collateral, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Establish and maintain effective contact with local area mental health resources, including community members, parents, schools, residential facilities, and other agencies/organizations.
• Perform specialized tasks including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments.
• Participate in mental health conferences and local area committees.
• Prepare reports and write correspondence.
• Provide guidance to volunteers and staff.
• Act as a casework consultant to other clinical therapists and other departmental staff.
• Licensed level, within the scope of licensure, may provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians.
• Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands.
• Conduct clinical discussions regarding complex or difficult cases.
• Respond to emergencies, within licensure, which may occur on the unit.
• Coordinate the flow of information and clinical data to ensure continuity in treatment or shift.
• Serve as liaison with other sections, units, services, and agencies.

Salary Range: $36.76 - $52.34 Hourly

Education: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral science field.

Certificate: Clinical Therapist II must have possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association may be required.

County of Riverside Human Resources Contact:

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Jammie Smith, at [e-mail] or [phone] Please allow one-to-two business days for a response to general inquiries.