Clinician / Counselor (Mental Health)

IMMEDIATE need for a Clinician (Unlicensed or Licensed) to provide mental health support to members and their families. Will coordinate and collaborate with team members and outside agencies (Probation Dept, County Behavioral Health Services, Conservator's Office, Public Guardian's Office, housing & inpatient providers).

• Ensure program offers individuals served increasing opportunities for employment, social integrations and independent living.
• Participate in the evaluation process, utilizing results to identify needs, establish goals and directions for future planning.
• Attend and oversee the monthly Utilization Review process, including monthly and quarterly data reports to the County and other stakeholders.
• Assist in training staff to complete service plans and risk assessments; oversee service planning and risk assessment for all clients of the program.
• Provide safe, effective and efficient direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care; provide services to clients, families and clients' community supports.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Participate in primary therapy, community meetings, family and group therapy.
• Provide input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
• Provide leadership in facilitating the team process.
• Ensure all clinical issues are addressed around hospitalization of members served.
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.
• May facilitate and participate in team meetings and service planning meetings as assigned.
• Provide 24/7 on-call (cell phone) coverage as needed.

• Master Degree in Social Work or related field and working towards licensure and registered with the Board of Behavioral Science
• 1 year direct service experience with mentally ill individuals
• Highly preferred: current licensure (LMFT, LMSW, LPCC, etc.)