Pre-Licensed Therapist (Bilingual) at Union of Pan Asian Communities

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

32.5

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Behavioral Health Assessments, Cultural Competency, Community Resources, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, DSM-5, ICD 10, Documentation, Client Plans, Outreach Activities, Team Collaboration

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description Position Title: Therapist (Bilingual) Program: Counseling and Treatment Center Classification: $30.00 to $32.50/Hr Non-exempt Full-Time Summary and Range of Authority: Counseling and Treatment Center, is based on a holistic approach to service delivery with an understanding that adults, TAY and older adults with serious mental illness can benefit from linkages to primary care physicians, access to non-traditional and culturally accepted healing communities, family and peer support, culturally appropriate education about mental illness and substance use, employment support services, and skill development. Primary Duties/responsibilities: · The program Therapist will conduct initial and ongoing mental health screenings and behavioral health assessments; develop initial and ongoing client plans for treatment · Provide individual, family, and group therapy to TAY (transitional aged youth), Adults and Older Adults; provides crisis intervention services including assessment for voluntary or involuntary hospitalizations, if indicated · Provide triage and assessment of Walk-In clients, if needed; provide case management, family education/support and crisis intervention activities · Provide periodic coverage of the After Hours calls · Link clients to resources to obtaining vocation, educational and/or housing objectives; trained and experienced in diagnosing clients utilizing the DMS-5, provides linkage with primary care physicians and psychiatrists; function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning; prepares medical records of all services rendered including care coordination with external providers and quality assurance activities · Provide accurate and timely documentation of required reports, etc. · Receives referrals from providers and community members with appropriate follow-up, including crisis intervention if needed; contacts the Reporting Party (RP) for each client referral that is assigned to acknowledge the referral and obtain and information if available · Manage a caseload of approximately 80+ severely mentally ill clients · Caseload size will vary and services may be provided in the client’s home and other community locations, if appropriate · Conducts community services and outreach activities · Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, treatment team meetings, trainings, utilization reviews and other quality assurance activities and maintain tracking system of all clients and services provided. · Other duties as assigned Requirements Minimum requirements: · Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or human behavior from accredited college or university with major work in clinical therapy, and must be licensed in the State of California as a behavioral health professional, or must be registered with Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology. Additional requirements include: · Clinical experience in mental health setting, with solid clinical skills in individual therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, and case management; knowledge of theory and practice of psychotherapy, as well as principles and practice of community mental health and substance use disorders · Understanding of cultural competency in the delivery of mental health services; understanding of and commitment to the psychosocial rehabilitation model of psychiatric rehabilitation services, and a strong belief in empowering clients/consumers towards recovery; trained and experienced in diagnosing clients utilizing the DSM-5 and ICD 10 · Familiarity with community resources and the delivery of case management services · Ability to establish and maintain diagnostic and psychotherapeutic relationships with clear understanding of ethical and professional standards. · Experience in conducting individual and group therapy. · Bilingual/bicultural in threshold language preferred. · Will not be debarred or excluded from participation in Federal programs by the General Services Administration and/or the Department of Health and Human Services of the Inspector General · Must complete TB test and must pass background check (Live Scan Fingerprint). Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Spends approximately 70% of work time sitting and meeting with others or working at a desk and/or computer. Spends approximately 30% of work time standing or walking within the work area or outside the office at meetings and events, also bends, twists, stoops and reaches. Ability to communicate in writing and verbally. Regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Frequently is required to use hands to touch, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Working conditions are normal for an office environment and event venues. The noise level is usually moderate. Benefits: Health & Wellness Employer paid health, vision, dental, life, AD&D, long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Low-cost Aetna HMO plan ($20 monthly employee premium) Pet Insurance, voluntary life, critical illness, and accident insurance Paid Time Off 160 hours of PTO accrued per year during the first 5 years of employment 40 hours of sick leave available per fiscal year 12 paid holidays (including two days for New Year’s and Christmas) 1 floating holiday per fiscal year Bereavement Leave: 5 days off (3 paid) Workplace Flexibility Hybrid work schedule (available for select programs/positions) Financial Benefits 403 (b) retirement plan Free access to a financial advisor Bilinguals pay differential (available for select programs) Eligibility for student loan reimbursement (varies by program/position) Professional Development Clinical supervision for registered associates, counselors, and peer support staff Partnerships with numerous universities/schools for internship placements Employee Perks Employee discount at Timmy’s and Neighborhood Cafe

Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct mental health screenings and assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide therapy to clients. They will also manage a caseload of severely mentally ill clients and participate in community outreach activities.