Bilingual Pre-licensed/Waivered Therapist

Union of Pan Asian Communities

  • San Diego, CA
  • $27.00-28.50 per hour
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
DescriptionPosition Title: Bilingual Pre-licensed/Waivered TherapistProgram: Multicultural Community CounselingClassification: Non-Exempt, Full-TimeSalary: $27.00-$28.50 per hour; Commensurate with experienceBe part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team working with a vibrant and diverse population. Great opportunity to complete your hours as we provide 1 hour of individual supervision PLUS 2 hours of group supervision every week from an experienced and responsive licensed clinical supervisor. You will also have access to a myriad of professional training opportunities and hands-on training in a variety of modalities and interventions to help grow your clinical skills. Gain marketable experience for any future employment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The focus of this program is to provide services to underserved Asian and Pacific Islander (API) and Latino clients, with emphasis on API clients.
  • Therapist will provide outpatient behavioral health services and intensive case management services for children and families utilizing a comprehensive pproach that is community-based, client and family driven, trauma informed, and culturally competent
  • Provide intensive short-term behavioral health services to individuals, families, and groups at clinic, homes, schools, and/or other community locations
  • Provide community and school based services by connecting with API and Latino communities and other service providers
  • Conduct outreach to API, Latino, and other ethnic communities regarding education on mental health and services at UPAC
  • Receive and respond promptly to referrals from community organizations, schools, and community members with appropriate follow-up including crisis intervention
  • Maintain and manage a wait list for clients who are seeking services at MCC
  • Manage a 10+ caseload of Severely Emotionally Disturbed clients
  • Conduct regular mental health screenings and behavioral health assessments
  • Provide case management, family education/support, and crisis intervention as needed
  • Collaborate with clients and families to develop appropriate treatment plans
  • Provide a minimum of one family session a month
  • Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and participate in diagnosis, client plan development, treatment and discharge planning
  • Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, trainings, treatment utilization reviews and other quality assurance activities
  • Prepare medical records of all services rendered, mental status examinations, progress notes, treatment plans, quality assurance forms and completed required outcome measures
  • Collaborate with staff and providers at schools to ensure coordination of care for clients
  • Provide accurate and timely documentation of required reports
  • Utilize San Diego County's Electronic Medical Record system (Cerner)
  • Some evening and weekend work required
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
RequirementsRequired Education, Certifications/Licenses and Language/Cultural Skills:
  • Master's degree in counseling from an accredited MFT Program or MSW Program or completion of or current participation in and an APA Accredited Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology
  • Current CA licensed MFT/MSW or CA registered MFT/MSW/Psych Intern
  • Bilingual in any Asian/Pacific Islander dialect or Spanish
Minimum Experience and Qualifications Required:
  • Experience and knowledge of principles and practice in providing outpatient, community based mental health services
  • Familiarity with community resources and delivery of case management services
  • Knowledge and experience in working with children, adolescents and families of the Asian/Pacific Islander and Latino communities
  • Ability to establish and maintain diagnostic and psychotherapeutic relationships with clear understanding of ethical and professional standards
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to sensitive or proprietary information or materials
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and successfully bring them to fruition
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Flexible with work schedule
  • Must demonstrate intermediate level of computer literacy and experience using office productivity software i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet browsers, and Outlook.
  • Must pass background check (Live Scan Fingerprint).
  • Must have TB clearance.
  • Must be able to drive for business purposes to other program locations in San Diego County.
  • Must have a valid California driver's license and comprehensive automobile insurance coverage, as required by law.
  • Will not be debarred or excluded from participation in Federal programs by the General Services Administration and/or the Department of Health and Human Services of the Inspector General.
Additional Preferred Education or Qualifications:
  • Trained in Motivational Interviewing and/or Trauma Informed Care
  • Experience in Dual Diagnosis treatment
· Experience using electronic health record utilized by the County.· Knowledge of County contracted Medi-Cal and MHSA programs· Knowledge of San Diego County documentation standardsPhysical Demands and Work Environment: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. Spends approximately 70% of work time sitting and meeting with others or working at a desk and/or computer. Spends approximately 30% of work time standing or walking within the work area or outside the office at meetings and events, also bends, twists, stoops and reaches. Ability to communicate in writing and verbally. Regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Frequently is required to use hands to touch, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Working conditions are normal for an office environment and event venues. The noise level is usually moderate.

Union of Pan Asian Communities