Role:

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides therapeutic services and support to Illumination Foundation
clients.

Responsibilities:

● Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy to clients experiencing homelessness,
utilizing evidence-based and culturally competent interventions.
● Complete bio-psycho-social, PHQ-9, GAD, ACE, MMSE and other appropriate assessments to
determine necessary interventions, treatments, and support for enrolled clients.
● Provide rehabilitative services to clients which might include assistance in restoring or
maintaining client’s functional skills, daily living skills, social skills, and accessing needed
community services and support resources.
● Complete documentation in electronic health record within 48 hours and maintain patient
records consistent with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.
● Complete billing expectations (at least 5 billable hours per day) in compliance with agency
requirements and provide services consistent with program needs.
● Provide therapy services consistent with program and funding source contractual
● requirements.
● Recognize the need for and provide crisis intervention.
● Collaborate with teams including site manager, nursing staff, case management, substance
abuse counselors, food service and transportation to ensure client-centered care and
treatment.
● Research and build relationships with agencies in the community for client resources and
linkage.
● Attend clinical and administrative supervision meetings as assigned.
● Serve as preceptor or field instructor, as determined eligible, for students throughout
community by providing weekly supervision and review of student documentation.
● Uphold Illumination Foundation’s Guiding Principles of Integrity, Humility, Sustainable
● Compassion, Quest for Knowledge and Critical Thinking, Client-Centered Care, Innovation,
Advocacy, and Stewardship and Compliance.
● Follow the ethical and practice guidelines as outlined by the Board of Behavioral Science
● Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
● Performs other duties as assigned.

Expectations:

Demonstrate a commitment to Illumination Foundation Medical Group’s mission and core
values, while developing and maintaining respect and harmony with all employees and
management.
● Must demonstrate the ability grasp new skills/procedures and foster a positive attitude toward
changes.
● Must be an asset to the organization and a positive influence on co-workers, while displaying
respect toward clients and others in the workplace
● Acts in an ethical manner reflecting core values of integrity, transparency, accountability,
respect and responsibility. Acts above reproach in all that is done on behalf of Illumination
Foundation Medical Group.
● Models openness, honesty and accountability to colleagues, volunteers, donors and all
others involved with Illumination Foundation.
● Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
● Must accept personal responsibility and accountability for performance of duties.
● Support volunteers as needed.
● Possesses a full understanding of the needs of the low-income/homeless population
● Passion and commitment to serving those experiencing homelessness
● Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
● Strong communication and negotiating skills; ability to build and maintain strong patient
relationships.
● Superior organizational skills, thoroughness and attention to detail.
● Excellent judgment and effective interaction in challenging situations.
● Working effectively with a diverse and multicultural client body and staff.
● Demonstrates the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality of client information,
maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials.
● Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis, and medications.
● Demonstrated medical skills.
● Uphold Illumination Foundation’s Guiding Principles of Integrity, Humility, Sustainable
Compassion, Quest for Knowledge and Critical Thinking, Client-Centered Care, Innovation,
Advocacy, and Stewardship and Compliance.

Preferred Experience/Minimum Qualifications

Required:

● Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in
good standing with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
● Ability to perform in a positive, courteous, flexible and adaptive manner.
● Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
● Must be able to communicate clearly, both orally and written.
● Computer literate and experienced with computer programs such as google, Microsoft
Office Word, Outlook 365 and Excel.
● Valid CA Driver’s License and eligibility for company vehicle insurance.

Preferred:

● 2 years of clinical experience working with the serious and persistent mental illness
population and substance abuse population.
● Two years of experience working with the homeless, dual diagnosis population.
● Training/certification in Evidence Based Practices highly preferred.