Senior Clinical Therapist - Jefferson Wellness Center

Ruhealth; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DTR differential

Job summary

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is seeking a Senior Clinical Therapist in Riverside, CA. This role provides clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed staff, oversees treatment plan development, and coordinates with psychiatrists and other professionals to support intensive service programs.

The position requires California licensure (LMFT or LCSW), a valid driver’s license for fieldwork, and a 4/10 or 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-license professional experience in psychiatric or mental health settings.
• Ability to supervise unlicensed clinicians and develop treatment plans.
• Strong clinical interviewing and psychosocial assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide extensive clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians within licensure scope.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans and evidence-based models.
• Coordinate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other staff to design rehabilitation plans.
• Lead clinical discussions on complex cases and provide crisis intervention.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation for continuity of care.

Job description

Senior Clinical Therapist

LMFT or LCSW

Jefferson Wellness Center

Jefferson Wellness Clinic, Riverside, CA The Jefferson Wellness Clinic is an adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) program that is designed for adults ages 26-59 who have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness and would benefit from an intensive service program.

This position will work with a multidisciplinary team of Licensed Clinicians, Pre Licensed Clinicians, Nursing Staff, Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Specialist, Clerical Staff, Peer Support Specialist, Peer Family Advocates, Community Services Assistant. The Senior position will be required to provide clinical supervision and sign off on unlicensed staff’s hours. The position will provide clinical oversight to unlicensed staff, assist staff with developing treatment plans, develop alongside the supervisor policies and procedures related to the program and be liaison to the court. This position will conduct work in the field therefore a driver’s license is required.

Work Schedule

4/10 (Tuesday - Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm)

This position has a 9/80 schedule and will work in the field therefore a driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide extensive clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians, within the scope of licensure.


• Monitor fidelity and provide clinical supervision and coaching for evidence based treatment models.


• Develop mental health related training curriculum and conduct training for clinical therapists and other departmental staff.


• Conduct clinical and quality improvement chart audits.


• Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands.


• Conduct clinical discussions regarding complex or difficult cases.


• Act as a casework consultant to other clinical therapists and other departmental staff.


• Provide guidance to volunteers and staff.


• Serve as liaison with other sections, units, services, and agencies.


• Participate in mental health conferences and local area committees.


• 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.


• Perform specialized tasks including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments.


• Establish and maintain effective contact with local area mental health resources, including community members, parents, schools, residential facilities, and other agencies/organizations.


• Prepare reports and write correspondence.


• 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.

Other Employment Details

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

The certification list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill other future Senior Clinical Therapist vacancies within Behavioral Health that may occur in the coming weeks.

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, visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health

Experience

Experience: Two years of post-license professional experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting providing direct client services which must have included: client assessment and evaluation, development and implementation of appropriate treatment plans, providing psychotherapy or mental health counseling, and providing indirect services involving information, consultation, and educational services to staff and community.

AND

License

License: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Knowledge of: Psychological aspects of physical and emotional disturbances and mental deficiencies; characteristics of emotional and mental disorders including their effect on the individual in the community; mental health local community resources and community support systems; principles of clinical interviewing and methods of recording consumer information; individual licensing law and the scope of professional practice governed by the same; laws, rules, and regulations of publicly operated health and welfare programs; principles and techniques for making psychosocial assessments.

Ability to: Effectively apply the principles and techniques of clinical therapy, including a variety of treatment modalities; analyze consumer behavior and apply treatment or counseling techniques in a coordinated care social rehabilitation environment; speak and write effectively; provide crisis intervention; prepare clear and concise reports and interpret data; work effectively with a multicultural consumer and family population with diverse backgrounds and needs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, their families, other staff members, and mental health organizations/ agencies; provide work direction and training to staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team; communicate the goals and objectives of the County's mental and behavioral health services to members of the community and other interested individuals; consult with and assist in the professional development and supervision of unlicensed clinical therapists, within the scope of appropriate licensure, and other mental health support staff.

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required for this position.

Contact

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Jeremy Holforty at [phone] or [e-mail]. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.