Therapist

The Position

Under the supervision of the Senior Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor, the therapist is responsible for providing intensive, wraparound, field-based clinical services including psychotherapy, rehabilitation, clinical case management, and crisis intervention. Therapists also serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. A successful Project Based Housing therapist will actively engage this population in services, supporting their clients in making progress towards meaningful recovery goals.

Essential Functions

• Provide intensive, wraparound, on-site and field-based clinical services
• Actively engage clients in services through the development of strong rapport, consistent contact, and use of motivational interviewing.
• Provide outreach services as needed, meeting clients “where they are at” (service location, client’s point of view).
• Complete initial assessment, formulate a diagnosis, and engage clients in treatment planning.
• Services to target symptom reduction and cornerstones of recovery-oriented care (instilling hope, empowerment, self-responsibility, and engaging in meaningful roles).
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy, rehabilitation, clinical case management and crisis intervention services.
• Engage and join with collaterals (family members, probation, court) as appropriate.
• Provide education related to mental health recovery to better support clients.
• Engage in client advocacy.
• Service delivery is consistent with ethical standards and a harm reduction, strength-based, trauma-informed framework.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care
• Actively contributes to the planning and execution of clinical interventions in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Leverage the unique skills and abilities of team members in service delivery.
• Participate in outreach and engagement efforts with the treatment team.
• Coordinate services with various public and private community health, mental health, and social service agencies to ensure appropriate services for clients

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive case notes in the electronic health record per program guidelines
• Maintain and submit billing records per program guidelines
• Participate in program data collection per program guidelines.
• Fulfill baseline Project 180 staff expectations.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Holiday or weekend work may be required.
• Maintain and uphold Agency's mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain active license and/or registrations as applicable (i.e. BBS, CCAPP)

Skills and Abilities

• Clinical Expertise: Provides clinical care with a focus on high-quality service delivery.
• Empathetic and able to develop strong relationships with clients
• Collaborative: Able to work in diverse teams to solve complex issues
• Adaptive to changing circumstances and client needs in a dynamic environment
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, remain calm under pressure.
• Organized: Strong organization systems and attention to detail
• Communication skills: Clearly conveys information, builds report, and effectively engages with clients.

Minimum Qualification

• Master’s degree in social work or mental health field from an accredited college or university, and valid license or registration with licensing body (i.e. the BBS).
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance and own vehicle required.
• Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed.
• Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole).
• Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check
• Basic computer skills

Preferred

• Spanish speaking
• Experience working with forensic and/or dual-diagnosed populations.
• Experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a mental health or hospital setting.