Clinical Therapist II - LINC - Indio

County of Riverside; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% DTR differential

Job summary

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health in Indio seeks Clinical Therapist II professionals to coordinate care and ensure safe transitions back to the community. Responsibilities include clinical assessments, intensive case management, and discharge planning with aftercare coordination after inpatient psychiatric care.

You will work with licensed clinicians, perform complex case discussions, and support families in understanding treatment options.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical/counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related behavioral science.
• Licensed registration as LCSW/LMFT/LPCC with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and intensive case management.
• Coordinate discharge plans and arrange aftercare services.
• Oversee documentation and treatment plan compliance.
• Coordinate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and community agencies.
• Provide information and guidance to families and consumers.
• Perform tasks related to involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments.
• Prepare reports and maintain communication across teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Intense case management

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication

Emergencies response

Education

Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, LMFT, or LPCC

Tools

California Behavioral Sciences license

Job description

The Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health department is seeking qualified Clinical Therapist II professionals for multiple Linkage, Integration, Navigation, and CARE (LINC) (formally known as Inpatient Discharge Planning) positions located in Indio. These roles 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.

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.

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.

The work schedule for these positions may vary depending on the department's needs.

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.

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.

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.