Mental Health Clinician II Team Leader - AB109
Full Time
Panorama City, CA 91402
$74,480 - $80,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Provide onsite field based and direct and indirect services including assessment, plan development, case management services, crisis intervention and assess for 5150 determinations as needed. Be part of multi-disciplinary treatment team that assessed and stabilizes clients according to mental health and basic needs. Must have knowledge of DSM V TR diagnostic system and DMH documentation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct and indirect client services. Provide individual therapy as needed.
Participate in a team approach and assertive community outreach, assessment and evaluation of assigned AB 109 clients. Determine individual’s strengths, needs and resources. Assess client’s level of psychosocial impairment, self-care potential, family and support network availability, independent living needs, financial status, educational, employment or training needs, and social/recreational needs. Develop and coordinate service plans.
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments at intake in order to enroll clients in program.
Complete all documentation within mandated time frames and in compliance with county, state, and Center guidelines.
Assist clients in developing independent living skills, and resources including social/recreational, vocational or educational goals, needed to implement and achieve goals of the individual service plan. Transports clients to and from appropriate service as necessary.
Provide crisis intervention—intervene with the client/others at the onset of a crisis to provide support and assistance in problem resolution and to coordinate or arrange for the provision of other needed services.
Provide assistance to the Program Manager as needed, complete AB 109 documentation and weekly reporting and maintain reasonable communication with outside agency departments (i.e. LAPD, Probation Department etc.).
Support all clinical staff when needed with clinical interventions, crisis management and client needs.
EDUCATION:
The ideal candidate must have a Master’s degree in Psychology or related field, registered with the board of behavioral sciences.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of four years’ experience in behavioral health care; experience with
Forensic chronic mentally ill preferred. Knowledge of DSM V TR required. Co-
Occurring Chemical dependency/mental health experience preferred.
Must have a good driving record and must be insurable by the Center’s insurance company.
We offer:
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Experience working with a diverse client population
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A team-oriented work environment
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Training opportunities
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Excellent compensation and benefits
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