THERAPIST at Rebekah Childrens Service

Hollister, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

93000.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Management, Case Management, Clinical Documentation, Treatment Planning, Assessment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Trauma Treatment, Cultural Competency, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Confidentiality, Crisis Response

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you looking for an Agency that is Fun, Friendly, Collaborative, Exciting and Rewarding, you have found the right place. Rebekah Children's Services is passionate about Mental Health and providing the best care to our clients, employees, and community. We are looking for individuals who share in our passion of Mental Health and Quality Care. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage all people to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve. We are looking for a Therapist for our San Benito County Outpatient Services Program!! Our Story Rebekah Children's Services has been serving Children and Families since 1897 and is committed to seeing our community flourish by building pathways of Hope, Happiness, and Well-Being. Our agency offers family-centered mental health services, education and training that promotes healing, healthy development, and future success of those we serve. We are always striving to be the BEST Agency for Quality Care, Education and Employment!!! Benefits: * Competitive Salary * 401K matching plan * 7.5% Bilingual Stipend * Excellent Medical Benefits * Up to 5 weeks of combined PTO and Sick Time accrual * 13 Holidays observed per year. * Opportunities for growth and further training * Family oriented environment * Work, Life Balance focused. * Individual and group supervision provided. POSITION SUMMARY Provides individual, group, and family therapy as well as crisis and case management to clients ages 6-21 and their families. Reports to the Clinical Program Manager and receives individual and group supervision weekly. Requires independent judgment in the application of established procedures, completes assessments, develops, and implements treatment for each client assigned, including maintaining authority for the clinical aspects of the treatment, case management, and adjunctive services. Performance of the typical responsibilities and duties requires the ability to explain to/instruct others, as well as join with internal and external team members to contribute to highly functional teams supporting clients and families. TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (*: The non-essential functions) GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Maintains a critical function in providing clinical leadership to assure compliance with the individualized treatment plan and monitoring the child's progress in their treatment. * Engages in consultation as needed with Agency program staff including, managers, psychiatrist as well as external team members such as referring workers and natural team members on the development and progress toward treatment plan goals of each client. * Completes all clinical documentation such as clinical assessments, individualized problem list, and progress notes based on timelines set by RCS policies and procedures. * Maintains client charts in compliance with requirements of Phase II Medical Consolidation (Title 9, Chapter 11, Section 1810.440). * Demonstrates and promotes an understanding of the agency treatment philosophy, including Transformational Care Planning, Wraparound Values, and Best Practices; supports the integration of services and approaches each child’s functioning from an individualized strength-based model that enables each child to make progress on their treatment goals. * Participates in agency meetings and Ad Hoc Committees as appropriate. * Every employee has the opportunity and responsibility to participate in one or more activities each year that support the continuous quality improvement (PQI) of RCS programs and services. Activities might involve membership on a PQI committee or work group, service as a peer reviewer, data collection for PQI and evaluation purposes, completion of PQI questionnaires and surveys or participation in focus groups, or other activities as identified by PQI committees or work groups. Clinical Responsibilities * Conducts intakes, performs assessments, and communicates with managers regarding the intake process. * Develops, reviews, and updates problem list for each client. Creates safety plans with clients and their caregivers when clinically indicated. * Conducts and maintains authority for all therapy; individual, group, and family and initiates communication with internal and external team members. * Maintains on-going written and verbal communication with county workers and other referral sources, advocates, interns, and consumers as indicated. * Coordinates treatment direction and discharge plans with parents, caregivers, community-based resources, and the Program Director or Clinical Program Manager. * Maintains positive relationship with parents, caretakers, referral sources, and internal consumers as a valuable part of the treatment team. * Develops and submits written reports, including assessment and admission documents, discharge summaries, and coordination and service plans as appropriate. * Maintains professional standards regarding clients’ rights including confidentiality, access to competent, individualized mental health promotion and treatment. * Promotes cultural awareness and competence within the program and the Agency. * Maintains program adherence to confidentiality policies, mandated child abuse reporting, duty to warn procedures, and all laws, regulations, ethics, and policies that apply to program activities. * Maintains compliance with all applicable standards/requirements for Agency services, e.g., Title XXII, CSC, MH. * Utilizes supervision, consultation, and training as necessary to continue to provide high quality services to children and their families as effectively and efficiently as possible. * Actively participates in provision of 24/7 crisis response. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, and Experience * AMFT, ASW, APCC or equivalent required. * Current registration with the California BBS or the Board of Psychology required. * One year of full-time experience in a setting working with children and families, preferred. * Experience in a children’s mental health setting, strongly preferred. * Bilingual/Bicultural (Spanish & English) strongly preferred. License (s) * California driver’s license and good DMV report (ability to be insured by our insurance carrier). * Ability to obtain licensure with the BBS upon completion of hours. Knowledge and Skills * Individual, family, and group therapy including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, treatment of trauma-related symptoms, behavioral approaches for externalizing symptoms, and cultural competency. * The ability to demonstrate maturity, leadership, flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving skills in the execution of clinical tasks. * The ability to conceptually and pragmatically organize complex circumstances presented in community-based services. * Ability to remain calm and professional during crisis intervention, suicide assessment, conflict resolution, and interpersonal communication. Ability to maintain a positive perspective in the treatment and care of emotionally disturbed clients and families. * Professional ethics and confidentiality including informed consent, risks, and benefits to participation in treatment, knowledge of the issues related to family disruption, immigration trauma, unmet mental health needs, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Special Requirements Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by Title XXII licensing regulations. Physical and Mental Requirements The following are required in day-to-day performance of the duties of this position: * Sitting, walking, standing, grasping (simple), and visual/auditory acuity are constantly required (over 2/3 of the workday). * Bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, lifting, reaching, and pushing/pulling are required occasionally (under 1/3 of the workday). * Climbing and crawling are generally not required.

Responsibilities

The Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy, along with crisis and case management services for clients aged 6-21 and their families, reporting to the Clinical Program Manager. Key duties include completing assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and maintaining clinical authority for assigned cases.