JOB TITLE: Mental Health Therapist
LOCATION: Cronin House
Who are we?
Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 that offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Diversity, and Quality to provide residential treatment, withdrawal management, and sobering programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling, and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth.
How can you make a difference in people’s lives?
In this role, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You’ll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention, and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Client Care - ensure high level of clinical care services to clients, especially those with moderate to severe mental diagnosis.
- Services Coordination within and outside Horizon Services, Inc.
- QA & Compliance - follows and enforces program policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Perform resident/beneficiary assessment and appropriate referral services; complete resident/beneficiary intake and orientation as needed to support intake and case management staff.
- Develop treatment plans, continued care plans, and maintain charting on resident/beneficiary progress.
- Enter admission, discharge, and other data on Electronic Health Record (EHR) as required.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions. Write accurate, timely, and thorough resident/beneficiary notes.
- Assess, manage, and de-escalate resident/beneficiary mental health/substance withdrawal crisis.
- Facilitate group sessions focused on substance use recovery, trauma recovery, co-occurring mental health symptoms, and other personal change topics.
- Utilize principles of trauma-informed care, MI, CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based practices to attend to resident/beneficiary care, including crisis assessment and management.
- Provide additional client care service and milieu support as needed for coverage, e.g., medication distribution, observation, etc.
Services Coordination:
- Proactively links resident/beneficiary with available internal and external resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition/discharge plans, progress notes, and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of each caseload resident/beneficiary.
- Provide telephone referral information and crisis counseling; develop and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies and organizations.
- Work as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary treatment team. Develop and maintain respectful and effective team relationships with other staff to coordinate client care as needed.
- Communicate to other staff your vacation and time-off schedules.
- Train and provide guidance for volunteers and interns.
- Ensure compliance with program schedules.
- Ensure maintenance of a clean and secure environment at all times.
- Ensure client safety and security including management of household, environmental, and resident/beneficiary personal needs as appropriate.
Comply and enforce HSI’s policies and procedures:
- Complies with program standards of care, policies, and procedures.
- Participate in regular staff meetings, clinical supervision, and trainings.
- Complete required client and file documentation.
- Maintain accurate records by data entering documentation into various electronic systems for all caseload clients in accordance with guidelines established by HSI to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.
- Other duties as assigned by the program leadership and supervisory staff.
SUCCESS COMPETENCIES FOR POSITION:
- Client Focus - Gains insight into clients' needs. Establishes and maintains effective client relationships. Applies evidence-based practices. Recognizes and rapidly addresses errors in care, and collaborates with other team members on service improvement.
- Service Delivery – Provide a range of brief, focused prevention, treatment, and recovery services, as well as longer-term treatment and support for resident/beneficiaries with persistent illnesses. Applies a person-based approach, not disciplinarian and rules-driven.
- Problem Solving – Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer.
- Professionalism – Considers the likely effects on others of one’s words, actions, appearance, and behaviors. Works to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers by being at work on time & complying with work schedule.
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- Experience with co-occurring in a residential setting.
- Demonstrate ability to engage and support clients with challenging behaviors.
- Able to manage emotions and reactions to different situations. Stays calm and clear under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a diverse team.
- Experience with evidence-based practices and de-escalating resident/beneficiaries.
- Ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally – knows who needs to know what.
- Able to exercise good judgment and maintain healthy boundaries with clients.
- Able to stay awake and alert during shift.
- Good computer skills: word, data entry, write clear and accurate narrative reports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS / MA in Clinical Psychology, Professional Counseling, or related behavioral health science field preferred enrolled in practicum or registered with the BBS.
- 1+ years of experience working in a residential treatment facility, community mental health facility, and/or drug/alcohol treatment facility preferred.
- Completed coursework related to substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders or currently enrolled in relevant coursework.
- Six (6) months experience working in alcohol or drug treatment field.
- Knowledge of alcohol and drug treatment and recovery processes preferred.
- Knowledge of medications used in treatment of SUD and mental health conditions desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct alcohol and drug education classes and facilitates group process.
- Knowledge of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) diagnostic criteria and DSM5 criteria preferred.
- Must be fluent in English; bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, or Tagalog preferred.
- Computer skills are essential – complete required documentation in EHR.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record and car insurance.
Compensation and Benefits:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part-time employees over 20 hours per week.
- 100% of medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
- PTO and Holiday pay.
- Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
- Training and CEU opportunities.
And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring, and passionate people at work every day!
Salary: $78K- $85K depending on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.
Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
https://www.horizonservices.org
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