Under the supervision of the Supervisor, the Therapist is responsible for completing clinical assessments and providing therapy to individuals, families and groups. Uses independent judgment and discretion to provide individual, child, family and group therapy; counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to children and families.
Duties
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Supervisor, the Therapist is responsible for completing clinical assessments and providing therapy to individuals, families and groups. Uses independent judgment and discretion to provide individual, child, family and group therapy; counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to children and families.
Essential duties
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Uses independent judgment and discretion to gather information, assess needs and provide appropriate direct clinical and related therapeutic services, emphasizing evidence-based practices (EBPs), to clients and/or their families.
- Maintains appropriate case notes and other records and prepares periodic reports as required.
- Meets and/or exceeds client service delivery goals.
- Uses independent judgment and discretion to provide ongoing clinical assessment and treatment planning for assigned clients.
- Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Provides consultation to representatives of other agencies by providing regular reports as needed.
- Participates in regular clinical supervision.
- For CalWORKs Therapists - Manages an assigned caseload of clients, which may include up to 60 individuals and must include clients across all LOCs., ensuring timely access to care, ongoing engagement, and delivery of clinically appropriate services in alignment with program expectations.
- Additional duties
- Develops and maintains knowledge of service standards and policies as stipulated by contract, licensing, and/or other governing bodies.
- Continuously increases professional knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the art practices; participating in in-service programs.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Supervisory responsibilities
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Education & experience
- 2 years of therapeutic experience.
- Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work required.
- Other qualifications
- Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance or reliable transportation depending on business needs.
- Required to travel extensively (> 50% of the time).
- Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
- Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
- Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Punctual and dependable attendance.
Certificates, licenses, registrations
For Senior Therapist
- Current Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) registration required.
- Current licensure with Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
For Therapist
• Current Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) registration required.
- Computer skills
- Must have intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and E-mail.
- Database software
- Proficient in Electronic Health Records System
- Vision requirements
- No special vision requirements.
- Noise level
- Moderate noise
REQUIRED TRAINING • New Hire Orientation • AB-1343
- Sexual Harassment Prevention training
- Mandated Reporter
- Timekeeping & Attendance
Compensation
$73,601.00 USD - $85,469.00 USD
In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position.
Benefits
- Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
- 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
- Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
- Opportunity for growth & advancement
- Professional development & continued training
- Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities
Contingencies
- Influenza immunization or declination
- COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
- Education verification
- Reference check
- Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
- Drug and alcohol screening
- Tuberculosis screening
