POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Staff Therapist will maintain an active caseload of TEAM and ACCESS clients and meet monthly productivity goals; attend weekly group and individual clinical supervision; participate in weekly training as assigned by his/her clinical supervisor of LFCS Administration; and attend weekly Outpatient Mental Health staff meetings. The Staff Therapist will work within all compliance standards; complete documentation in a timely manner per LFCS policy; and maintain strict confidentiality protocols. The Staff Therapist is also tasked with the responsibility of case management work. It is possible to accrue supervised clinical hours required for license as a LMFT, LCSW, or Psychologist. We take pride in the high-quality training our clinic provides and are looking for a case manager interested in developing their clinical skills. This role will uphold and champion the agency’s mission, vision, and values and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work culture.
La Familia offers a recruitment bonus for any Behavioral Health or Substance Use Disorder programs and positions that require occupational licenses or certifications are eligible. This bonus is paid throughout your first year of continued employment.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Makes psychological evaluations of assigned cases; determines appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests to be used; clinical interviews with clients and other interested persons to develop information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment.
- Provides psychotherapy in group, individual, and family situations; provides case management services to clients and consultation to clinic staff members as necessary; interviews clients and families to gather social and psychiatric data; prepares mental health/environmental case histories for use in diagnosis; and participates in developing psychological treatment programs and case planning for clients.
- Meets with clients for regular therapeutic interviews; guides the client in understanding his/her illness and contributing personal, social, and economic factors; assists patients in developing realistic plans; advises clients on community resources; and makes referrals and other arrangements as necessary.
- Works with families of clients to elicit their cooperation in treatment programs or commitment and admission proceedings; works with community agencies as required to assist clients in their treatment plans and in coping with environmental needs such as housing, medical care, and employment.
- Complies with all agency’s policies and procedures.
- Follow Short-Doyle Medi-Cal charting and documentation requirements and Agency regulations.
- Assist clients to find appropriate housing at local shelters, board and care homes, transitional housing and independent living placements in the community.
- Assist clients in applying for entitlements and managing entitlements.
- Attend weekly staff meetings, didactic seminars and case conferences.
- Assist clients with locating and accessing needed health care and dental care.
- When necessary, conduct home visits and attend appointments with clients.
- Assess client’s transportation needs and help them access transportation support. This may include driving clients to appointments, helping them apply for bus passes, para-transit, and other types of transportation assistance.
- Collaborate with staff of local hospitals, board and care homes, shelters, day treatment programs, and other agencies in a friendly and professional way.
- Learn about Alameda County social service resources, housing resources, community resources and build relationships with resource providers.
- Maintain timely documentation for clinical services as required by funding sources.
- Regularly review files and monitor activities of clients with follow-up contact in-person or via phone.
- If accruing hours toward licensure, the case manager has some opportunities for providing individual counseling, family therapy and group therapy.
- Assist with intakes and officer of the day crisis coverage as needed.
- Maintain a full caseload of clients. Most clients will be adults who have a serious pervasive mental illness.
Other
- Attend trainings and participate in events relevant to key responsibilities
- Track and regularly report on key metrics for responsible function areas
- Leads and collaborate on special projects related to agency objectives as appropriate
