Therapist I (Via Avanta Residential) 

We are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for new staff hired into this role full-time. This position is on-site.  The pay range for this position is between $66,600 - $67,400 annually. 

Summary

• Providing crisis intervention, intake assessment, and individual, family, and group psychotherapy to adults, children and and/or families with a history of mental illness and/or substance use issues.
• Coordinating support services to assist clients with case management needs.
• Offering integrated mental health, physical health and substance use treatment that is culturally congruent with our clients’ needs.

Primary Duties

• Provides intake assessment, crisis intervention, short-term therapy and facilitates conflict resolution in office or field to children, adults, and families with a history of mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Independently performs intake assessments and formulates diagnoses and case conceptualization using a culturally competent approach.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team and external systems; interfaces and collaborates with clinic psychiatrist regarding assessment and intake.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize a whole person/integrated care approach in assessment, treatment planning and intervention.
• Demonstrates competency in managing crises with minimal guidance.
• Assesses treatment progress and adapts interventions as needed.
• Uses collaborative documentation during therapy sessions in accordance with Agency standards.
• Uses evidence based practice (EBP) to formulate an initial plan of treatment; assesses and monitors condition of client to evaluate treatment and adapts interventions as needed.
• Assists with client evaluations, clinical diagnoses and case disposition.
• Incorporates new technologies into treatment, including outcome measurements, to improve access, client engagement and effectiveness.
• Assists with psychiatric holds for clients presenting a danger to themselves or others and/or are gravely disabled, and in need of hospitalization.
• Provides some case management to include referral and linkages to internal and community support services, such as psychiatrists, primary medical care, housing, rehabilitation programs, drug/alcohol services and social activity groups.
• Monitors and maintains documentation of client services; ensures compliance with Agency, county, state and federal policies and procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Will carry a caseload of clients and meet Agency client service expectations as assigned.
• May be asked to provide after hours on call coverage and/or Officer of the Day duties.
• Attends and participates in Agency and program/team meetings, individual/group supervision, and related community Agency meetings as required/requested.
• Maintains regular communication with supervisors and responds to emails/voicemails in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates time management and organizational skills to meet Agency standards.
• Develops and maintains clinical skills through seminars, workshops, or other forms of continuing education/training related to individuals with a history of mental illness and/or substance use disorder.

Position Requirements

• Current knowledge of all job specific skills including crisis intervention and individual/family therapy, multicultural and socio-economic issues, and documentation standards.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention, assessment and intake for adults, children and families with a history of mental illness and/or substance use.
• Depending on program/division, demonstrates working knowledge of Evidence Based Practices, Co-Occurring Disorders and/or the Recovery Model of treatment is required.
• Knowledge of Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, policies and documentation guidelines, and county, state and federal regulations relating to service programs for adults, children, and families with a history of mental illness and/or substance use.
• Knowledgeable about and actively supports integrated mental health, physical health and substance use treatment for improving care for the whole person.
• Advocacy skills to include a holistic approach to integrated health care and case management.
• Skills to present ideas, information, and viewpoints clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to efficiently use the personal computer to include Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Record.
• Ability to utilize analysis, experience, and judgment to make effective business and therapeutic decisions.
• Demonstrate commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch mission.
• Adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
• Ability to transport clients using personal or Agency vehicle and/or public transportation.
• Current California driver’s license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.
• Holds a degree as an MSW, MFT, PCC, Psy.D, PhD, and one to two years experience working with individuals and families with a history of mental illness and/or substance use in a social service/mental health environment.
• Must be registered with BBS or Board of Psychology. (Unlicensed Psychologists must have a DMH Waiver.)