Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Mcyp; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

MCYP is hiring therapists in Ukiah/Covelo for part-time and full-time, non-exempt roles providing evidenced-based mental health services to youth 0-25 and families. Positions include diagnosis-driven therapy, case management, and collaboration with other providers across school campuses and community sites.

Minimum requirements include an MA in Counseling or CA BBS licensure/eligibility. Applicants should have strong documentation skills, HIPAA compliance, and the ability to work autonomously

Qualifications

• MA in Counseling or related field required or CA BBS licensure/registration eligibility.
• Experience documenting medical necessity and updating treatment plans.
• Ability to work autonomously with accountability and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based therapy including individual, family, and group services.
• Coordinate with other providers and maintain timely progress notes.
• Rotations on agency 24/7 crisis line and related duties.
• Ensure compliance with EPSDT/Medi-Cal standards and HIPAA rules.
• Prioritize workload to meet deadlines and maintain client records.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments

Treatment planning

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group therapy

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Crisis/ICC coordination

Autonomy & accountability

Education

MA in Counseling

CA BBS licensure/registration eligibility

Job description

Currently hiring Part-Time and Full-Time non-exempt positions. The position provides comprehensive evidenced-based, diagnosis driven mental health therapeutic services to families and youth ages 0-25. MCYP Therapists are responsible for providing high-quality primary therapy and case management for MCYP assigned clients including collaboration with other assigned providers, accurate and timely maintenance of client’s records, service delivery/progress notes, adequate productivity levels, rotation on agency 24/7 crisis call line, other duties as assigned. Therapist positions are assigned to MCYP's main office locations in Ukiah/Covelo and may work at various community-based sites, such as school campuses, Juvenile Hall, MCYP Shelter Homes, and other sites within the greater Mendocino County community, as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

Perform diagnostic biopsychosocial assessments for each assigned client, documenting medical necessity, updating annually or sooner if needed Ability to work autonomously with high level accountability & integrity

With each client and their caregiver, develop client-centered treatment plans inclusive of measurable treatment goals & objectives to address client's assessed mental health condition update every six months or sooner as needed

Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral, case management, rehabilitative, and other adjunctive services for clients, as indicated by their assessments and treatment plans; provide Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) as appropriate

Maintain accurate and timely client progress notes and other documentation consistent with professional and EPSDT/Medi-Cal standards of care and record keeping

Organize effectively; prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met

Proactive communication both verbal and written with effective collaboration & teamwork

Maintain human services ethical standards, client and program compliance, confidentiality and HIPAA regulations

Ability to relate to people of all cultural backgrounds and ages Complete some client referral and intake paperwork, including valid and informed treatment consents and HIPAA-compliant releases of information, accurately and in a timely manner

Minimum Requirements

MA in Counseling or related field, CA BBS licensure as an MFT, LCSW, LPCC or Clinical Psychologist, or CA BBS registration as an AMFT, ASW or APCC. Combination of related work history, training, college classes, life experience or volunteer work necessary to perform essential functions of the position as outlined above.

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Copy of college degree(s) and additional post-graduate training and/or certification, if applicable

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