Therapist

The Position

Under the supervision of the Interim Housing Program Senior Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor, the therapist is responsible for providing intensive clinical services to clients at an Interim Housing site. Therapists also serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. A successful therapist will actively engage this population in services, supporting their clients in making progress towards meaningful recovery goals.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy, rehabilitation, clinical case management and crisis intervention services.
• Link clients to community resources.
• Monitor ongoing participation in services/use of resources and facilitate problem solving to target barriers.
• Accompany clients to linkage appointments when appropriate.
• Develop comprehensive discharge plans to support clients in transitioning from interim housing treatment environment.
• Actively contributes to planning and execution of clinical interventions in collaboration with the treatment team.
• 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.
• Support clients in understanding the court process, appropriate court conduct, and their specific court orders.
• Write and submit court reports per program guidelines.
• Assist clients in attending scheduled court appearances, providing transportation and accompanying them as necessary.
• 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.
• 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, remains calm under pressure.
• Organized: Strong organization systems and attention to detail.
• Communication skills: Clearly conveys information, builds rapport, and effectively engages with clients.

Minimum Qualification Required

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