Mental Health Professional (Part Time) - Visalia Youth Services

Turning Point of Central California, Inc.

WE EXIST TO SERVE PEOPLE IN NEED.

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. was founded in 1970. For over 50 years now, we have been transforming lives across the state of California. From Mental Health to Community Corrections, Children’s Services, Housing Programs, Recovery Services, Substance Abuse Disorders & more; we serve people in need. Our desire is to see individuals reach their full potential, and create lasting change that will stand the test of time.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• On the job training including paid professional development and career development
• Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
• Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
• Family-oriented environment
• Mileage reimbursement for travel

We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40 ), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

JOB SUMMARY

The Mental Health Professional reports to the Program Director and provides mental health clinical services to clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide mental health services to children, youth and families including but not limited to assessment, crisis intervention, individual and family therapy, plan development, group therapy and case management.
• Will provide mental health services to children, youth and care providers in settings such as client residence, school, community locations, tele-health and clinic sites.
• In accordance to program, county and state requirements, will document service provision of full-scope Medi-Cal and Short-Doyle beneficiaries under the age of 21 with comprehensive, high-quality array of preventive (such as screening), diagnostic, and treatment services under Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment Services (EPSDT).
• Will complete clinical assessments for children and youth, identifying symptoms, resulting impairments, develop treatment objectives and interventions.
• Maintain a caseload of clients, monitor and coordinate mental health services ensuring individualized and family-focused mental health treatment.
• As part of a treatment team, coordinate service delivery with Mental Health Rehabilitation Providers, Licensed Vocational Nurses/Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Psychiatrists and Administrative staff.
• Will collaborate with Community Partners to help coordinate care, identify resources to help reduce barriers for clients and families receiving mental health treatment
• Will complete progress notes documenting service provision in electronic medical record (EMR) in timely manner and in accordance to standards designated by Program Director.
• Will comply with program standards for documentation, evidence-based practices, treatment planning, discharge planning and other indicators of quality assurance.
• Regular attendance to team/staff meetings.
• Complete at least 16 hours of required training.
• Employees shall follow the reporting requirements for incidents of Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Adult Abuse, Dependent Adult Abuse, and Tarasoff warnings per California reporting laws.
• Will drive on Agency business.
• Employees are expected to manage their cell phone use so that the Agency cell phone stipend covers all business usage. Any calls not covered by the stipend are to be made on a company landline phone.
• Comply with all Turning Point Safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to: workplace safety, reporting work related injuries, Infection Control and preventing potential safety risks for staff, clients and others.
• Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at Turning Point. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees also are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure or other absences from scheduled hours are disruptive and must be avoided.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director. Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed in the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Family Child Therapist OR,
• Unlicensed: A Master’s degree in behavioral science with current intern registration (M.F.T. or L.C.S.W.).
• Demonstrated skills in clinical mental health services with individuals, families, and groups.
• Knowledge of mental illness and effective treatment approaches to mental disorders.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Office 365, etc.
• Ability to operate communication/meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other platforms.
• Ability to operate within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, general physical, and TB test.
• COVID vaccination required prior to employment.
• Must maintain good relationships with consumers, co-workers, government and civic representatives, as well as community members within whom the Agency is transacting business, and relate to them in a professional manner.
• Must be available by cell phone as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR BILINGUAL SKILL

• Communicate effectively in written and spoken Spanish.
• Required ability to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish speaking clients and families for all clinical purposes.
• Assist with phone calls for Spanish clients.
• Required to provide language translations for case managers and Physicians on a periodic basis.
• Other translation tasks as required.