Senior Clinical Therapist - Mindful Body & Recovery Program

Senior Clinical Therapist - Mindful Body & Recovery Program

Salary: $77,576.71 - $110,445.75 Annually

Location: Perris

Job Type: Regular

Job Number: 26-79746-05JH

Department: Behavioral Health Division

RUHS Bh Integration: Yes

Opening Date: February 10, 2026

Closing Date: February 17, 2026 10:00 AM Pacific

Description:

The Mindful Body and Recovery Program, located in Perris, CA, is an intensive outpatient program for eating disorder (ED-IOP) at Riverside University Health System's (RUHS) Behavioral Health (BH) department. The goal of the program is to help consumers with eating disorder gain control of their condition so they can step down to a lower level of care. This position will work with youth between the ages of 12 to 18 years old.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical supervision to clinical staff
• Assist program supervisor with the operations of the IOP program
• Carry a small caseload
• Assist clinical staff in running groups and handle crisis when appropriate
• Work a 9/80 schedule and require driving to observe staff in the field on days when IOP services is not provided on clinic site
• Must be available to work two nights a week 11:30-8:00pm

Requirements:

• Licensed professionals (LCSW or LMFT)
• Minimum of two years post-licensure experience
• Strong computer and organizational skills
• Supervisory/lead experience

Benefits:

• 10% DTR differential that is applied to hours physically worked
• Certification list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill other future Behavioral Health Service Supervisor vacancies within Behavioral Health that may occur in the coming weeks

About the Employer:

Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.

Meet the Team:

We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian's Office, address the diverse needs of our community.

Join Our Team:

If you're passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

Essential Duties:

• Provide extensive clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians, within the scope of licensure
• Monitor fidelity and provide clinical supervision and coaching for evidence-based treatment models
• Develop mental health-related training curriculum and conduct training for clinical therapists and other departmental staff
• Conduct clinical and quality improvement chart audits
• Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands
• Conduct clinical discussions regarding complex or difficult cases
• Act as a casework consultant to other clinical therapists and other departmental staff
• Provide guidance to volunteers and staff
• Serve as liaison with other sections, units, services, and agencies
• Participate in mental health conferences and local area committees
• Interview consumers, relatives, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing mental or emotional disorders
• Develop service plans with consumers; evaluate psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical, health, socialization, and housing needs
• Coordinate with other staff members (psychiatrists, psychologists, and other program staff) and community agencies in carrying out and designing treatment or rehabilitation plans
• Assist consumers and other concerned individuals in understanding the nature of major psychological illnesses and their psychosocial effects
• Assist consumers and their families in understanding and choosing options of mental health treatment
• Initiate and conduct individual, collateral, group, and family therapy sessions
• Perform specialized tasks including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments
• Establish and maintain effective contact with local area mental health resources, including community members, parents, schools, residential facilities, and other agencies/organizations
• Prepare reports and write correspondence
• Respond to emergencies, within licensure, which may occur on the unit
• Coordinate the flow of information and clinical data to ensure continuity in treatment or shift

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Two years of post-license professional experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting providing direct client services
• License: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Knowledge: Psychological aspects of physical and emotional disturbances and mental deficiencies; characteristics of emotional and mental disorders including their effect on the individual in the community; mental health local community resources and community support systems; principles of clinical interviewing and methods of recording consumer information; individual licensing law and the scope of professional practice governed by the same; laws, rules, and regulations of publicly operated health and welfare programs; principles and techniques for making psychosocial assessments
• Ability: Effectively apply the principles and techniques of clinical therapy, including a variety of treatment modalities; analyze consumer behavior and apply treatment or counseling techniques in a coordinated care social rehabilitation environment; speak and write effectively; provide crisis intervention; prepare clear and concise reports and interpret data; work effectively with a multicultural consumer and family population with diverse backgrounds and needs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, their families, other staff members, and mental health organizations/ agencies; provide work direction and training to staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team; communicate the goals and objectives of the County's mental and behavioral health services to members of the community and other interested individuals; consult with and assist in the professional development and supervision of unlicensed clinical therapists, within the scope of appropriate licensure, and other mental health support staff.

License:

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required for this position.

Supplemental Information:

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jeremy Holforty at (951) 955-5558 or jholfort@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

Veterans Preference:

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.

Reasonable Accommodations:

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.

Proof of Education:

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period:

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

Application Information:

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday,