Mental Health Therapist

Mcyp; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MCYP is seeking licensed and eligible therapists to join our team serving families and youth ages 0-25 in Ukiah/Covelo and community sites. Roles include diagnostic assessments, individual/family/group therapy, case management, and care coordination, with 24/7 crisis rotation duties as assigned.

The position requires MA in Counseling or related field and CA BBS licensure or registration (MFT/LCSW/LPCC/Clinical Psychologist or AMFT/ASW/APCC).

Qualifications

• MA in Counseling or related field required.
• CA BBS licensure or registration as MFT/LCSW/LPCC/Clinical Psychologist or CA BBS registration as AMFT/ASW/APCC required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic biopsychosocial assessments and document medical necessity.
• Develop client-centered treatment plans and update every six months.
• Provide individual, family, group therapy, collateral, and case management; offer ICC as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and documentation per EPSDT/Medi-Cal standards.
• Collaborate with other providers and manage workload to meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and team; maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Relate to people from diverse backgrounds and ages; complete intake paperwork and consents.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments

Treatment planning

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group therapy

Case management

ICC (Intensive Care Coordination)

HIPAA compliance

Documentation

Time management

Communication

Cultural competency

Education

MA in Counseling or related field

CA BBS licensure or registration (MFT/LCSW/LPCC/Clinical Psychologist or AMFT/ASW/APCC)

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.

Conditions of Volunteer Positions

Successful candidate must submit a minimum of 3 references, provide documentation of education, certificates, trainings, participate in a personal background check (LiveScan fingerprinting through Department of Justice and FBI) and DMV record check. Candidate must have own car, possess a valid California driver’s license, provide a DMV print out, proof of current automobile liability insurance ($100,000/$300,000) and be willing to do some local transportation (reimbursed mileage).

To apply for any open position at MCYP, please submit following documents using the Employment Form below. Or, email documents to [redacted] :

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

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