Therapist, Mental Health

Description Position Summary

Therapist assesses and counsels individuals and families regarding psychological or emotional problems and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan, in various settings, in accordance with the client's needs, applicable contracts, laws and standards of practice.

• Acquires, maintains, and demonstrates knowledge of Continuum of Care, Core Practice Model, evidence-based practices, and trauma informed care in providing therapy to individuals and families.
• Ensures client-centered service planning including effective advocacy, cross team collaboration, and client empowerment.
• Communicates relevant information and coordinates with staff and outside agencies to establish and meet clients' treatment goals.
• Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team.
• Assesses, implements, and coordinates the client's plan of care, conducting outreach and engagement with team members and outside agencies, as needed.
• Promotes wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment by providing client social and emotional support in addition to problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Provides services in the field settings such as client home, community, or other approved
  venues. May provide services in residential setting, as needed.
• Complies with HIPAA and agency confidentiality standards to safeguard client information.
• Completes all required documentation of services and visits accurately and within established time frames.
• Transports clients, and family if required, to appointments and scheduled activities, as needed

MA, MS, MSW, PCC, PsyD, or PhD in a related field of human services from an accredited school and
be licensed, or working towards license and eligible to treat individuals, couples and families.

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver's license.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain required licenses, certifications and required, ongoing training.
• Must be computer-literate and be able to understand and effectively use electronic health
  record/billing systems.