Therapist - 6th Street-Residential Services

Health Right 360; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthRIGHT 360 seeks a Therapist III to provide clinical assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for adults in a residential and outpatient setting in California. The role involves delivering individual, group, and family therapy, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and participating in on‑call rotations as needed.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and valid California licensure (LMFT/LPCC/LCSW), plus First Aid/CPR certification and a California driver’s

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field from an accredited graduate school.
• Valid licensure from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Valid California Driver’s License and access to transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and diagnoses.
• Develop client-centered treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as part of care.
• Assist with discharge planning and crisis assessment/intervention.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Medical staff, and Psychiatrists to ensure integrated care.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Co-occurring disorders experience

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, MFT, or related field

California BBS LMFT/LPCC/LCSW licensure

First Aid/CPR certification

California Driver’s License

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.

HealthRIGHT's Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) is a residential facility with a capacity of 200 beds, designed for adult males who have less than two years remaining on their prison sentences. Instead of being incarcerated in a state prison, eligible individuals can complete the remainder of their sentences in the community through MCRP. The program offers a variety of rehabilitative services focused on substance use disorder (SUD), mental health care, primary care, employment, education, housing, family reunification, and social support. Treatment for substance use disorders and mental health issues provided by MCRP typically lasts from 6 to 12 months, ensuring comprehensive support for participants.

The Therapist III holds a valid licensure from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Their duties encompass conducting clinical assessments, making diagnoses, devising treatment plans, executing interventions, handling crises, and organizing discharge plans. They collaborate closely with other team members to ensure optimal client care, aligning with HealthRIGHT 360’s ethos, objectives, policies, mission, and vision. Employing various therapeutic approaches such as individual, group, and family therapy, they deliver services across different settings including outpatient offices, residential treatment facilities, and in the field as per client and program requirements. Additionally, they participate in on‑call rotations and may be called upon to respond outside regular hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning

• Provide thorough clinical assessments and diagnoses.
• Work with the client to develop client-centered treatment plans.
• Monitor treatment progress and update the treatment plan as needed.

Therapy and Intervention

• Address mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms using individual, group, and/or family treatment.
• Provide thoughtful discharge planning to ensure the client’s safe transitions.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention as needed.

Collaboration and Communication

• Seek clinical consultation throughout the treatment episode and when encountering new and/or high‑risk clinical circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the treatment team including Case Managers, Counselors, Medical staff, and Psychiatrists.
• Maintain frequent communication with the treatment team and engage in regular consultations, clinical team meetings, case conferences, and plan development meetings.

Service Delivery and Compliance

• Deliver services in outpatient, residential, or field settings based on assignments and client need.
• Assist with crisis assessment, crisis intervention, and symptom management within assigned programs by providing 24‑hour, 7‑day per week after‑hours coverage on rotation with other Therapists.
• Meet expected client care hours per week.
• Maintain compliance with due dates for all clinical documentation including assessment, treatment plan, treatment plan updates, re‑assessments, discharges, outcome measures, and other clinical documents.
• Write client progress letters and court reports and obtain final approval from the supervisor.
• Documentation must be maintained in compliance with agency policy and procedures, HIPAA, 42‑CFR, and other standards to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.
• Complete all assigned URCs in a timely manner.
• Maintain full compliance with California BBS regulations.

Administration and Other Duties

• Attend and actively participate in Clinical Group Supervision.
• Actively participate in agency and team meetings.
• Participate in training opportunities and pursue certifications in evidence‑based practices.
• Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
• Arrange work schedule in accordance with the agency’s needs.
• Read emails daily and respond when appropriate.
• Assist with onboarding of new hires and training or mentoring of new and existing employees, interns, or ambassadors.

And perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certification, or Licensure

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field from an accredited graduate school.
• Valid licensure from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT, LPCC, LCSW.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Valid California Driver’s License and access to registered and insured transportation preferred.

Experience

• Experience treating clients with co‑occurring disorders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Workday activity:

• Sitting for 4 hrs
• Standing for 2 hrs
• Walking for 2 hrs
• Driving rarely

Travel out of town:

• Often (>2x)
• Sometimes (<2x)

Daily physical activities and time ranges:

• Bend/stoop – Occasionally (1/4-2½ hrs.)
• Climb – Occasionally (1/4-2½ hrs.)
• Reach above shoulder level – Occasionally (1/4-2½ hrs.)
• Kneel – Occasionally (1/4-2½ hrs.)
• Balance – Occasionally (1/4-2½ hrs.)
• Push/pull – Occasionally (1/4-2½ hrs.)
• Squat – Occasionally (1/4-2½ hrs.)
• Crawl – Occasionally (1/4-2½ hrs.)
• Crouch – Occasionally (1/4-2½ hrs.)
• Lift – Occasionally (1/4-2½ hrs.) – Usual number 5, Maximum number 20 lbs
• Carry – Occasionally (1/4-2½ hrs.) – Usual number 5, Maximum number 20 lbs

Job requires:

• Working at heights – No
• Operating heavy machinery – No
• Operating desk machines – Yes
• Precise manual dexterity – Yes – Data entry, documentation, during physical interaction such as crisis intervention, and when using therapeutic tools to engage clients such as use of visual aids, sensory objects, or some games and activities
• Exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity – No
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals – No