What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Spanish Part-Time Clinical Therapist / Crisis Specialist I position at VIP Community Mental Health?
The HUB Bilingual Clinical Therapist / Crisis Specialist is responsible for crisis intervention and mental health screening operations to assess mental health needs, ensure the psychological well-being of patients, and provide appropriate recommendations at the LAC USC Medical Center HUB Clinic. The schedule for this position is Monday and Friday, 10 : 00 a.m. to 10 : 00 p.m., 24 hours weekly.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
Reporting to VIP's HUB Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Therapist / Crisis Supervisor is responsible for the following :
- Ability to work collaboratively with members of inter-disciplinary teams; and ability to provide ongoing clinical consultation to medical staff
- Demonstrated awareness of, sensitivity to and competence in dealing with cultural and socioeconomic diversity of client population
- Conduct mental health screenings / crisis intervention, integrating forensic interviewing techniques and formulating recommendations
- Educate patient and family regarding the diagnosis, mental health needs, and provide appropriate mental health referrals
- Develop relationships and ongoing communication with DCFS workers and other staff
- Participate in training on intervention techniques
- Complete all required documentation in accordance with regulations (e.g. DMH)
- Maintain all appropriate records including crisis intervention files and / or incident reports, clinical notes and other records as required
- Follow agency policies and procedures and participate in VIP in-service training programs
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
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Benefits & Perks :
FLSA STATUS
Part-time; Non-Exempt
Salary
30-$40 Per Hour
Salary : $30 - $40