Behavioral Health Clinician City Star ACT

4 weeks ago


San Diego, United States Mental Health Systems, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

MHS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve people’s lives and instill hope by providing cost-effective community-based mental health, drug and alcohol recovery, and housing services. We continually seek new and improved ways of serving our clients and communities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Clinician completes behavioral health assessments, treatment plans, and provides individual psychotherapy services to assist clients with mental health and substance use disorders. Initiates referrals to the next level of care, and advocates for the best interest of clients. Communicates with State, County and community service partners, including Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health, Justice System, Probation, Courts, and Housing providers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Conduct initial and ongoing biopsychosocial assessments for clients, including diagnostic review
  • Provide services in the community and in client homes
  • Collaborate with treatment team regarding client needs and changes in symptomology
  • Develop and evaluate treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the treatment team
  • Conduct risk assessments and engage in safety planning in conjunction with the treatment team
  • Conduct individual counseling including crisis intervention
  • Prepare critical care issues for discussion during supervision and Daily Organizational Staff Meetings.
  • Provide liaison, brokerage, and rehabilitation services to clients
  • Meet productivity requirements and documentation standards established by the County, MHS, and the Program
  • Participate in Treatment Team Meetings and Peer Review Meetings
  • Provide information about the program to community agencies connected to the mental health and substance abuse

services system

  • Comply with all MHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards
  • Complete additional duties, as assigned by the Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BBS-Licensed, Licensed-Eligible, or Waivered, required
  • At least two years of experience providing clinical services to individuals with severe mental illness, preferred
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and EHR software
  • Knowledge of DSM-5 Title 9 diagnoses
  • Ability to problem solve and react appropriately to emergency situations
  • Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team
  • Valid California driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage
  • Must be able to communicate clearly, both in writing and orally, with employees, management and co-workers
  • Highly organized, thorough and able to self-monitor work for quality
  • Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, and timely respond to management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.


☒ Seeing

☒ Hearing

☒ Speaking

☒ Stooping/Bending

☐ Working in cramped spaces

☒ Moving around office

☒ Moving between offices/clients

☒ Driving

☒ Climbing

☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items

☒ Pushing/pulling/dragging items

☒ Standing for long periods

☒ Working outside/underground

☒ Using hands/fingers

☒ Sitting for long periods of time


I can perform the above job duties:

☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify:

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


MHS is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability or protected veteran status.



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