Mental Health Clinician
EL HOGAR COMMUNITY SERVICES INC·Citrus Heights, California
EL HOGAR COMMUNITY SERVICES INC·Citrus Heights, California
The Mental Health Clinician delivers recovery-based mental health and substance abuse services to adults using psychosocial rehabilitation and strengths-based models. Key duties include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, providing individual and group therapy, and managing crisis interventions.
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 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.
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).
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.
Supervisory
Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or
Experience:
Minimum qualifications can be met in the following ways: Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health related field with a clear and current California license or intern registration number with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Individual must be able to be credentialed as a “Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts” (i.e. LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) or “Licensed Waived” (i.e. AMFT, AWSW, APCC) as defined by Sacramento County (Required) Knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of family, group and individual therapy, as well as the planning, development and implementation of comprehensive service plans. Experience & Knowledge of principles and techniques surrounding diagnostic assessment and interviewing, and the social, psychological, and physical aspects of mental disorders. Work experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably individuals who are dually diagnosed mental health & substance abuse (Preferred). Experience working with adults (Preferred). Experience with Medi-Cal requirements (Preferred). Knowledge of 12-Step Programs and/or personal experience with substance abuse recovery is (Preferred).
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related mental health field and be registered or licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Experience with Medi-Cal requirements and working with dually diagnosed adult populations is preferred.
Market context
California continues to show steady demand for mental health clinicians, especially in settings serving adults with complex behavioral health needs and Medi-Cal populations. This role is competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree, BBS registration or licensure, and familiarity with dual-diagnosis care; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your BBS status and be ready to speak to Medi-Cal documentation and adult treatment experience.