Licensed Mental Health Therapist

*About Us* Better Days Integrated Programs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works toward a world where behavioral health disorders are not a limit to achieving a meaningful life in the community.
We envision being an essential member of a community network that helps prevent behavioral health disorders and provides the care and support people need to lead healthy, productive lives.
BDIPS provides person-centered services through a collaborative community partnership approach.
We believe that the best way to engage in the process of treatment or training is to focus on the people receiving benefits, while simultaneously surrounding them with encouragement.
Through this person-centered arrangement, we can bring about change, not only within the individual, but also in their support system, which then flows into the community.
*Job Description* The Licensed Therapist oversees the client’s treatment during the course of their participation in the program.
In conjunction with other disciplines, the Therapist assesses the client and/or family, develops the Mental Health Treatment Plan and actively provides therapeutic interventions to the client and/or family.
Position is open for the following licensed professionals: LMFT LCSW LPCC LEP Psy.
D Psychologist * Report directly to Clinical Supervisor * Ability to interact and communicate both verbally, and in writing, with seriously, emotionally disturbed clients, other staff, physicians, and the public * Provide direct service to clients in the capacity of individual, family and group therapy, utilizing telehealth services * Under supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, assist in performing evaluations and periodic re-evaluations of clients describing the level of psychosocial impairment, physical health problems, self-care potential, support network availability, adequacy of living arrangements, financial status, employment status and potential training or educational needs * Review medical, psychosocial, school and other records * Meet with clients, families, treatment staff, placement staff, consultants and other agency personnel to evaluate needs and services for the client * Aid in the development of the individual Mental Health Treatment Plan and Crisis/Safety Plans as needed; identify and link the needs and strengths of the client, and their families, with the negotiated terms and goals * Intervene, by way of phone or in person, with the client in an emergency crisis to provide support and assistance in problem resolution * Provide interventions for the client and/or family to improve client’s behavioral outcomes as indicated on the Mental Health Treatment Plan * Monitor, support and assist the client in developing or maintaining skills needed to achieve the Mental Health Treatment Plan; to include medical, dental and psychiatric services, guidance in money management, and the use of educational, socialization, rehabilitation and other social services * Identify, assess and mobilize resources to meet the client's needs, including consultation and intervention with social security, welfare, health departments and other community agencies and resources, as necessary * Interact with clients and staff as needed in the coordination of services * Interact on behalf of the client with family, friends, legal guardian(s) and significant others to initiate and maintain supportive networks.
Act as a liaison with the client’s Child and Family Team (CFT) to attend meetings, participate and advocate for the client and family, and ensure action items are followed * Attend trainings as scheduled * Participate in staff development meetings and in quality-of-care activities on a regular basis * Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor * Incorporate and operationalize the goals and objectives of the organization * Comply with HIPPA requirement for privacy and access of records * Display cultural sensitivity to each client/family and individual’s needs and customs, as appropriate *Qualifications and Education Requirements* * Master’s Degree *(Required)* * Minimum 1 year of direct service experience treating emotional disturbed youth *(Required)* * Valid Driver's License *(Required)* * CPR Certification *(Required)* * US work authorization *(Required)* * Current licensing with the state of California for one of more of the following: LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP, Psy.
D or Psychologist *(Required)* *Preferred Skills* * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community * Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment * Demonstrated ability to visually and audibly assess the mental status and psychosocial needs of severely, emotionally disturbed clients * Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of community services and county agencies * Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing * Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, summarize and document data using technology for effective clinical decision-making regarding patient evaluation and treatment * Excellent self-management skills and detail-oriented * Proficiency at computer required * Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities * Ability to create, compose and edit written materials Better Days Integrated Programs and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.
00 per year Medical specialties: * Psychiatry Schedule: * Day shift * On call * Weekends as needed Work setting: * Outpatient * Telehealth Language: * Spanish (bilingual) (Preferred) Willingness to travel: * 25% (Preferred) Work Location: On the road