Associate Clinical Therapist at Interfaith Community Services INC

Escondido, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

32.95

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Case Management, Motivational Interviewing, Community Resources, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Client Advocacy, Crisis Stabilization, Discharge Planning, Life Skills Development, Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description About Interfaith Community Services: As North County's largest social services agency, Interfaith Community Services has been "helping people help themselves" since 1979. The organization provides a wide range of programs designed to empower hungry, homeless, and low-income community members to begin a pathway towards self-sufficiency. Each year, Interfaith Community Services impacts?more than?20,000 community members by providing basic needs and nutrition support, social services, shelters and housing, employment development, senior services, veterans programs and addiction recovery support. Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 1,700 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 275, Interfaith provides a safe-haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 20,000 community members annually If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission! What You'll Do: In the Associate Clinical Therapist role, you’ll provide comprehensive behavioral health services within a residential setting to individuals experiencing homelessness who have serious and complex behavioral health, physical health, and social service needs. This role supports clients in achieving and maintaining mental health stability through individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, assessment, advocacy, discharge planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and community partners. The Associate Clinical Therapist focuses on improving overall functioning, enhancing quality of life, and promoting long-term stability to reduce the risk of return to homelessness by developing and implementing individualized behavioral health support plans for an assigned caseload. All services are delivered in accordance with Interfaith Community Services policies, ethical standards, and Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct initial behavioral health intake assessments for all individuals upon enrollment into the program Complete a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and develop a detailed behavioral health treatment plan for each individual Provide individual therapy, group, and milieu psychosocial behavior health services and activities for clients within scope of practice Provide short term crisis intervention, risk assessment and counseling for clients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Provide on-site clinical assessment and intervention during mental health crises, utilizing de-escalation and crisis stabilization techniques to ensure client and staff safety. Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to understand, assess, and shift individual’s stage of change Ensure that clients with ongoing treatment needs are successfully connected with appropriate community-based behavioral health programs Facilitate acceptance of placement or other services that support and stabilize individuals moving from street to services Engage and develop trusting relationships with individuals, family and other identified support systems Support, develop, implement and regularly collaborate in care management and housing support plans which support individuals’ needs in the areas of physical health, mental health, substance use disorders, community-based services support, social supports, and social determinants of health Support treatment team meetings for clinical and/or paraprofessional staff to ensure compliance, best practices and offer clinical guidance to staff working with challenging clients Assist clients with discharge planning and conduct care coordination. Working closely with various providers in the region or system to facilitate access to services Consult and coordinate with family and/or support systems regarding client care and discharge planning Provide comprehensive clinical case management services to individuals who have serious behavioral health conditions, including substance use disorder and experiencing homelessness utilizing trauma informed and harm reduction principles and practices as needed Engage in frequent client contact through scheduled or unscheduled visits, within program outreach, and telephonic support—at minimum once per week. Advocate for clients to reduce barriers to housing and overall stability Support clients with life skills development, scheduling, and transportation coordination. Monitor and document client progress, including changes in clinical status and service needs. Maintain accurate, timely, confidential documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards. Collaborate and communicate effectively with an interdisciplinary and external care team as often as needed Coordinate care with managed care plans (MCP), community providers, other referral sources and caregiver/authorized support person(s) Participate in weekly case conferencing, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards. Maintain a flexible schedule according to client needs and in communication with program leadership Participate in all staff meetings and trainings as requested Perform additional duties as assigned Requirements Who You Are: You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll: Bachelor's Degree, required Must be currently registered with the State of California as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) 2+ years of clinical behavioral health support related experience, preferred Experience working with severely mentally ill, elderly, medically fragile, and homeless populations, required Must have completed a minimum of 500 qualifying hours under a licensed supervisor Ability to obtain BBS licensure within 6 months of hire, preferred Ability to supervise interns, preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred SKILLSETS / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage high-acuity cases Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with clients Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Working knowledge and skills in mental health, co-occurring disorders, substance abuse treatment models, and crisis intervention Ability to react calmly and professionally to emergency situations Ability to identify problems, and research and recommend resolutions Knowledge of community and social service agencies Knowledge of adult development Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be highly organized and demonstrate attention to detail Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines and working effectively under pressure, using independent judgment to produce quality work under time constraints Demonstrated experience working with a collaborative team Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Ability to communicate effectively among a diverse workforce population and maintain sound working relations with all levels within the organization Work with spirit of teamwork, cooperation and a sense of urgency Maintain a high degree of confidentiality over all matters in the course of business operations including client and employee information Ability to work on tasks in an efficient, thorough, and prioritized manner Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Must be able to perform work in an office setting May be subjected to adverse conditions, including contact from hostile people Potential exposure to contagious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and other hazardous fluids Must have the physical ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, bend, kneel on a frequent basis Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers, computers and similar office equipment and supplies Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking Occasionally is required to perform the safe operation of office equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace The noise level in the work environment is usually low Location: Onsite/Escondido Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm Hourly Rate: $30.12-$32.95 EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS · Paid Time Off · Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled · Flexible Work Schedules · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance · AD&D / Group Life Insurance · Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care · Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan · Early Release Days! · Work Anniversary Bonuses · Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility · Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) · Home Ownership Assistance Program · Casual Work Environment · Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The Associate Clinical Therapist provides comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals experiencing homelessness, focusing on mental health stability through therapy and crisis intervention. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.