Mental Health Therapist

Sacramento Children's Home; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization focused on youth crisis intervention as an Urgent Response Therapist. In this role, you will provide critical on-site and phone support to youth and caregivers, ensuring safety and access to necessary resources while adhering to community standards and practices. The position offers a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package, emphasizing professional development and career growth within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Behavioral Science required, with licensure as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC preferred.
• 3+ years experience working with children in social service is required.
• Driving required; valid license and insurance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent response services at program location and via phone.
• Coordinate interventions and follow-up care for youth in crisis.
• Participate in ongoing program development and evaluation.

Skills

Crisis response

Communication

Mental health assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Science

Job description

Job Details Job Location : The Source - Sacramento, CA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $70,116.80 Salary / year Description

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento and among the most highly respected. SCH is an equal opportunity employer who values an inclusive work environment that celebrates and recognizes the diversity of its employees. At SCH, we appreciate that having employees of many different backgrounds strengthens our organization, and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.

The Urgent Response department includes two innovative programs, The Source and Cal-FURS. Both programs are 24 / 7, 365 days per year, call centers that provide immediate crisis response, assessment, and referral services to youth, and caregivers who are experiencing crisis and emotional or behavioral distress who without immediate support risk disruption to their current living situation.

• Cal-FURS serves current and former foster youth up to age 21 and their caregivers throughout California
• The Source serves all youth up to age 26 and their caregivers in Sacramento County

OVERVIEW : Under the supervision of the Clinical Program Manager, Lead / Urgent Response Supervisor the Urgent Response Therapist (URT) provides urgent response to youth and caregivers seeking assistance. This involves on-site phone triage and de-escalation and follow up care to ensure increased safety, stability, and linkage to community, health, educational, social, and mental health resources. Some positions shall provide an in-person response as well. Additionally, the URT provides clinical assessment and referral

DUTIES :

Direct Services

Be present at program location per schedule to provide assessment, triage, and crisis response to those seeking support through the program contact methods (phone, text, live chat, etc.).

Provide immediate coordination with staff on appropriate interventions and supports.

Provide short-term follow up services to client / caregiver to further implement techniques from developed safety plans, teach basic coping skills, and facilitate linkage to other providers and community resources.

Provide mental health and substance abuse assessment as indicated.

Take responsibility for initial safety plan development and implement plan with youth and caregivers.

Coordinate with other team members for comprehensive short-term care.

Participate in the program crisis on-call system.

Facilitate a warm hand-off to county mobile response programs as needed.

Complete required documentation for each client / family interaction within required deadlines.

Ensure thorough and accurate data entry in the identified call center software.

Provide resources and referrals to youth and caregivers as needed.

Ensure thorough and accurate data entry in the identified call center software.

Complete all required program documentation in a thorough and timely manner.

Attend external meetings to support client / caregiver such as emergency CFTs, etc. as appropriate.

Assist in the ongoing development and evaluation of the service program.

Monitor and ensure effective linkages with community and agency service providers.

Support youth in participation in normative activities sponsored by program as well as those in the community.

Participate in training activities as directed.

Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with internal staff and external resources.

Adhere to policies, systems and standards of the Sacramento Children’s Home and all applicable programs, agencies and contracts.

Participate in supervision, staff meetings, process reviews and other assigned meetings.

LOCATION : 2750 Sutterville Rd., Sacramento, CA 95820 (The Source)

SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am – 5 : 30 pm

SALARY : $70,116.80 annually; plus $7,500 a year if licensed

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience : A Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Science and registered or in process of registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a LCSW (ACSW), MFT (AMFT) or LPPC (APCC) is required.

Licensed by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT, LPCC or LCSW is preferred. Meeting all BBS requirements for supervising interns within six months of hire is preferred. Some positions may be required to have licensure as an LMFT, LCSW or LPCC.

No less than 3 years of experienceworking with children and families in social service programs is required.

At least 1-year experience with EPSDT or MHSA funding is preferred. Prior experience supervising and managing a diverse workforce is preferred. Previous experience in program development is highly desirable.

Driving is an essential function of this job. As such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage is also required. Must be at least 21 years old.

BENEFITS : Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long-term disability plans, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE : Non-SCH employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background process that includes passing a drug test, including marijuana. Applicants who do not pass any part of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.