Veteran Clinician at Mental Health Systems, Inc.

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychotherapeutic Interventions, Solution Focused Brief Counseling, Psychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Mental Health Evaluation, Plan Development, Advocacy, Cultural Competency, Microsoft Office, EHR Software, Bilingual Communication, Symptom Management, Outreach

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment. JOB SUMMARY The Veteran Clinician supports the Lead Counselor by conducting a range of psychotherapeutic and rehabilitative interventions, solution focused brief counseling, psychosocial assessment, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, training, community presentations, and case management for veterans, military, reserves, guard, and military families. RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. • Provides assessments, mental health evaluations, family-individual-group therapy, plan development, case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, and assists clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management. • Coordinates the full range of Veteran, Military, Reserve, Guard, and Family needs. Provides brokerage, linkage, and advocacy to ensure resources and services are accessed in a timely manner. • Completes accurate and timely documentation for direct client services. • Provides field-based services as required by program and client need. • Maintains confidentiality of client’s care. • Participates in scheduled program meetings. • Provides needed support to transitioning military members, families and youth and assists with navigation through various systems, services, and benefits. • Works in conjunction with Lead Veteran Counselor to provide services to Veteran Treatment Court clients and their families. • Develops, evaluates, and implements intervention goals and plans in conjunction with the team. • Provides individual and group counseling, as well as education in symptom management. • Conducts and oversees psycho educational groups, education, and training activities as directed by the Lead Veteran Counselor • Prepares critical care issues for discussion during supervision and team meetings. • Completes all assigned duties within the time frame and in accordance with the standards established by the Program Manager • Other relevant duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s degree in counseling. CA BBS registration or license (MFT, LCSW, LPCC) preferred. • Must be a United States Veteran or spouse of a US Veteran. • Knowledge of community resources that will be utilized by Veteran’s, Military, Reserve’s, Guard, and their Families • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary. • Formal education and training working with the military population or one year of experience in programs serving veterans, active-duty military, and their families. • Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required. • Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred. • Cultural competency understanding required. • Bilingual preferred. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities. ☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking ☒ Stooping/Bending ☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility ☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving – light errands ☐ Climbing ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items ☐ Driving – in the course of job duties ☐ Using hands/fingers ☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods ☒ Sitting for long periods ☐ Working outside/underground OTHER DUTIES This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.

Responsibilities

The Veteran Clinician provides psychotherapeutic interventions, mental health evaluations, and case management for veterans and their families. They coordinate resources, conduct psycho-educational groups, and support clients navigating military benefits and treatment courts.