Therapist (Pre-Licensed/Waivered)

Position Title: Therapist (Pre-licensed/Waivered Therapist) 

Program:Promise Wellness Center/CVRT 

Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time 

Salary: $29-$32 per hour; Commensurate with experience 

Summary and Range of Authority: Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Program Therapist will provide intakes and therapy sessions to youth and families exposed to community violence or family trauma throughout San Diego County with an emphasis in Central Region. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assess psycho-social impact of trauma of children and families and assist them in obtaining appropriate supportive services. 
• Address emotional effects of the violence on children and families through individual, family, group psychotherapy.   
• Identify and contact children and families that may be experiencing trauma-related difficulties and provide mental health support.   
• Conduct initial and ongoing mental health screenings and behavioral health assessments 
• Receives and triages referrals from providers & community members with appropriate follow-up  
• May provide case management, including but not limited to family education/support, obtaining vocational, educational and/or housing objectives as needed 
• Provide family driven, resiliency-based, culturally and language competent education, training, and supportive services to those affected by incidences of violence. 
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to promote overall wellness of children at risk and their families and assist in accessing available, appropriate and comprehensive resources/services. 
• Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning 
• Engages in medical record review and other quality assurance activities as needed 
• Provides accurate and timely documentation based on program documentation requirements
• Manages a caseload of clients with SMI; with varying degrees of needed engagement, caseload size may vary 
• May engage in crisis intervention services to support clients with de-escalation or linking to appropriate services such as PERT 
• Services may be provided in the client’s home and other community locations, if appropriate 
• May conduct community outreach activities 
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, treatment team meetings, trainings, utilization reviews and other quality assurance activities 
• Maintains tracking system of all clients and services provided 
• Other duties as assigned 

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or human behavior from accredited college or university with major work in clinical therapy 
• Must be licensed in the State of California as a behavioral health professional, or must be registered with Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology 

Minimum Experience and Qualifications Required: 

• Clinical experience in mental health including individual therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, and case management 
• Understanding of cultural competency in the delivery of mental health services 
• Understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation model and a strength-based approach 
• Experience in diagnosing clients with mental health and substance use disorders under DSM-5 
• Ability to maintain clear understanding of ethical and professional standards 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and successfully bring them to fruition 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality about client information and other sensitive or proprietary information or materials 
• Ability to prepare written reports and records of services rendered 
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to prepare written reports accurately and records of services rendered in a timely fashion 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and able to manage a large caseload. 
• Will not be debarred or excluded from participation in Federal programs by the General Services Administration and/or the Department of Health and Human Services of the Inspector General 
• Must pass background check (Live Scan Fingerprint). 
• Must be able to drive (when needed) for business purposes to other program locations in San Diego County. If employee drives his/her personal automobile for UPAC business, employee must have valid California driver’s license and comprehensive automobile insurance coverage, as required by law. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bilingual
• Experience using electronic health records utilized by the County. 
• Experience with dual-diagnosis programs and/or behavioral health integration. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Spends approximately 70% of work time sitting and meeting with others or working at a desk and/or computer.  Spends approximately 30% of work time standing or walking within the work area or outside the office at meetings and events, also bends, twists, stoops and reaches.  Ability to communicate in writing and verbally. Regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Frequently it is required to use hands to touch, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Working conditions are normal for an office environment, event venue and a commercial kitchen.  The noise level is usually moderate.