Mental Health Therapist II

OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of the Clinical Program Manager, Lead/Urgent Response Supervisor the Mental Health Therapist/Urgent Response Therapist (URT) provides urgent response to youth and caregivers seeking assistance. This involves on-site phone triage and de-escalation and follow up care to ensure increased safety, stability, and linkage to community, health, educational, social, and mental health resources. Some positions shall provide an in-person response as well. Additionally, the URT provides clinical assessment and referral

DUTIES:

• Be present at program location per schedule to provide assessment, triage, and crisis response to those seeking support through the program contact methods (phone, text, live chat, etc.).
• Provide immediate coordination with staff on appropriate interventions and supports.
• Provide short-term follow up services to client/caregiver to further implement techniques from developed safety plans, teach basic coping skills, and facilitate linkage to other providers and community resources.
• Provide mental health and substance abuse assessment as indicated.
• Take responsibility for initial safety plan development and implement plan with youth and caregivers.
• Coordinate with other team members for comprehensive short-term care.
• Participate in the program crisis on-call system.
• Facilitate a warm hand-off to county mobile response programs as needed.
• Complete required documentation for each client/family interaction within required deadlines.
• Ensure thorough and accurate data entry in the identified call center software.
• Provide resources and referrals to youth and caregivers as needed.
• Ensure thorough and accurate data entry in the identified call center software.
• Complete all required program documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
• Attend external meetings to support client/caregiver such as emergency CFTs, etc. as appropriate.
• Assist in the ongoing development and evaluation of the service program.
• Monitor and ensure effective linkages with community and agency service providers.
• Support youth in participation in normative activities sponsored by program as well as those in the community.
• Participate in training activities as directed.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with internal staff and external resources.
• Adhere to policies, systems and standards of the Sacramento Childrens Home and all applicable programs, agencies and contracts.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, process reviews and other assigned meetings.
• Provide back-up support to other staff to maintain coverage of call center during breaks and lunches.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

SALARY: $84,140.16 annually; plus $7,500 a year if licensed

Education and Experience:

Graduating with a Masters Degree in a Behavioral Science and registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a LCSW (ACSW), MFT (AMFT) or LPPC (APCC).

New graduates may be considered for employment and are required to have submitted their application for associate registration to BBS within 90 days of their degree award date.

Students may be considered for employment as long as they are enrolled in an applicable graduate program and are required to apply to be registered with the BBS by 90 days of graduation.

Must receive LMFT, LCSW or LPCC license within six years of initial registration with the California BBS as an intern to meet Sacramento County contract requirements.

One year of direct practice experience working with seriously disturbed children, adolescents, and families, and experience in engaging parents as partners and working successfully with families from diverse ethnic and cultural groups is preferred.

Driving is an essential function of this job. As such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid drivers license and minimum insurance coverage is also required. Must be at least 21 years old.

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long-term disability plans, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.

Advanced Psychiatry Associates is a full-service psychiatric facility
that offers a wide range of mental health services. Individuals who live
in Northern and Southern California are encouraged to visit one of our
facilities and talk to the staff to discover what treatment options may
be available to them. The staff at the facility offer genetic testing,
medication management, psychotherapy, and counseling services to all of
their patients. Treatment options for anxiety, depression, bipolar
disorder, and ADD/ADHD are also available. The professional staff have
many years of experience and are capable of providing each patient with
the highest quality of individualized care to ensure they can live life
to the fullest and maintain the quality of life they desire.