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El Hogar Community Services, Inc. · 1 day ago

Mental Health Clinican

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$35/hr - $38/hr

1+ years exp

El Hogar Community Services, Inc. is dedicated to providing mental health and support services. The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for delivering comprehensive mental health services, including assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions to an adult population struggling with mental illness.

Mental Health Care

Responsibilities

Conduct Assessments: Carry a caseload and perform comprehensive intake assessments to evaluate the mental health needs of clients, considering factors such as medical history, psychosocial background, and presenting symptoms

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Utilize diagnostic criteria to identify provisional mental health disorders accurately. Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address clients' specific needs

Therapeutic Interventions: Provide counseling and therapy services to individuals and/or groups, using various modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychotherapy, and other evidence-based techniques

Crisis Intervention: Manage and respond to crisis situations effectively, employing crisis intervention techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of clients experiencing acute emotional distress

Progress Monitoring: Regularly review and assess clients' progress towards treatment goals, adjusting social rehabilitation/therapy techniques and treatment plans as needed to achieve positive outcomes

Documentation: Per El Hogar and Sacramento County regulatory policies & procedures, maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other relevant records in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements (e.g., progress notes, adverse incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi-Cal billing, EHR forms, HMIS). Responsible for producing the required number of regulatory units of service per month (70% of staff's time must be provided face-to-face or other eligible community-based support with/for clients)

Collaboration: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including med providers, service coordinators, peers, care coordinators, clinicians, and other members to develop comprehensive treatment plans and provide coordinated care for clients. Coordinates, or assist in, special research or projects when needed or assigned, including creating, preparing and distributing special reports

Education and Support: Educate clients and their support persons about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and community resources to enhance their overall well-being and empower them to actively participate in their treatment process

Professional Development: Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in the field of mental health to ensure the application of evidence-based practices and continuous professional growth. Participates in the internal and county utilization review process. Maintain credential with BBS and county requirement to be licensed/licensed waived

Ethics and Confidentiality: Adhere to strict ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality in accordance with legal and professional guidelines. Ensure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) by following all Agency policies and procedures

Qualification

Cognitive Behavioral TherapyDialectical Behavior TherapyCrisis InterventionMental Health AssessmentTreatment PlanningDocumentationCollaborationProfessional DevelopmentEthicsEducationSupportComputer SkillsRegistered with BBSConfidentiality

Required

Deliver mental health, substance abuse, and support services consistent with the principles of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Strengths-Based Models to an adult population who struggle with mental illness

Conduct comprehensive intake assessments to evaluate the mental health needs of clients, considering factors such as medical history, psychosocial background, and presenting symptoms

Utilize diagnostic criteria to identify provisional mental health disorders accurately

Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address clients' specific needs

Provide counseling and therapy services to individuals and/or groups, using various modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychotherapy, and other evidence-based techniques

Manage and respond to crisis situations effectively, employing crisis intervention techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of clients experiencing acute emotional distress

Regularly review and assess clients' progress towards treatment goals, adjusting social rehabilitation/therapy techniques and treatment plans as needed to achieve positive outcomes

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other relevant records in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements

Responsible for producing the required number of regulatory units of service per month (70% of staff's time must be provided face-to-face or other eligible community-based support with/for clients)

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans and provide coordinated care for clients

Educate clients and their support persons about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and community resources

Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in the field of mental health to ensure the application of evidence-based practices and continuous professional growth

Adhere to strict ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality in accordance with legal and professional guidelines

Knowledge of Contact Management systems; Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software; and Word Processing software

Ability to rapidly assimilate the County required billing software (SmartCare)

Current, valid California Driver's License and driving record acceptable to El Hogar and the Agency's auto insurance carrier

Current proof of personal auto insurance

Registered with BBS as ASW, AMFT, APCC or LCSW, LMFT, LPCC

1 - 3 years of experience in a related field