Hope Services
Mental Health Clinician Licensed or Pre-Licensed, Vietnamese-Speaking
Hope Services, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life?
Hope Services is Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels.
>>>>> Hope Services has been awarded 2022 Top Workplaces by San Francisco Chronicle, 2022 Top-rated Nonprofit by Great Nonprofits, and received a Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, along with a perfect 100/100 rating in categories such as financial health, leadership and adaptability, and culture and community from Charity Navigator
We are currently seeking Vietnamese-speaking Licensed or Pre-Licensed Mental Health Clinicians for our world-class Mental Health Services program!
*Salary Range: $5,815.42 - $10,762.50/month, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Hope Services offers an OUTSTANDING benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, a comprehensive Scholarship Program, Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time plans, and more!
About the Mental Health Clinician role:
Mental Health Clinician - Purpose
Under clinical supervision, the Mental Health Clinician provides assessment and diagnosis to clients with dual diagnosis, offers individual, group, and family psychotherapy, prepares individual service and coordination plans, documents clinical outcomes, and acts as an advocate. Mental Health Clinician - Principal Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are essential functions of the position: Provides individual, group, and family therapy to persons with developmental disabilities diagnosed with severe mental illness. Utilizes professional education and training to diagnose and treat clients’ mental illnesses. Provides psychotherapy to empower clients to identify and manage their psychiatric symptoms, enabling them to function maximally in the community. Constantly assesses clients for potential harm to self, harm to others, or victimization, and takes appropriate safety measures, including initiating involuntary hospitalizations when necessary. Provides 24-hour on-call crisis intervention. Uses professional training and credentials to advocate for clients with other agencies and educates those agencies on recognizing and addressing the needs of clients with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. Develops relapse prevention strategies with clients and support systems to prevent future hospitalizations and community placement loss. Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet clients’ psychiatric and psychological needs. Attends training regularly to update skills and maintain licensure. Maintains accurate treatment records and documentation. Performs other duties as assigned to ensure program efficiency. Mental Health Clinician - Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral program (MSW, MFT, PhD) eligible for licensure to provide psychotherapy by relevant boards. Qualifications of the Licensed Mental Health Clinician:
Possesses current licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist and has experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. All licensed clinicians must be Medicare credentialed upon hire or licensure. Mental Health Clinician - Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic computer skills for word processing and spreadsheets. Ability to observe, evaluate, document, and communicate effectively. Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as part of a team. Knowledge of disabilities and the biological, psychological, and social models. Critical thinking, organizational, record-keeping skills, and independent judgment. Knowledge of psychotherapy and understanding of multidisciplinary team and family dynamics. Flexibility with scheduling and task prioritization. The work environment is primarily an office setting, with long periods of sitting, computer use, occasional outdoor exposure, and travel to satellite locations. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Do you have what it takes to make a difference? Inspire and be inspired! Join us at Hope Services. Visit
www.hopeservices.org
to learn more about us and the people we serve. Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, national or social origin, sex, age, disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, military service, or other statuses.
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Under clinical supervision, the Mental Health Clinician provides assessment and diagnosis to clients with dual diagnosis, offers individual, group, and family psychotherapy, prepares individual service and coordination plans, documents clinical outcomes, and acts as an advocate. Mental Health Clinician - Principal Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are essential functions of the position: Provides individual, group, and family therapy to persons with developmental disabilities diagnosed with severe mental illness. Utilizes professional education and training to diagnose and treat clients’ mental illnesses. Provides psychotherapy to empower clients to identify and manage their psychiatric symptoms, enabling them to function maximally in the community. Constantly assesses clients for potential harm to self, harm to others, or victimization, and takes appropriate safety measures, including initiating involuntary hospitalizations when necessary. Provides 24-hour on-call crisis intervention. Uses professional training and credentials to advocate for clients with other agencies and educates those agencies on recognizing and addressing the needs of clients with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. Develops relapse prevention strategies with clients and support systems to prevent future hospitalizations and community placement loss. Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet clients’ psychiatric and psychological needs. Attends training regularly to update skills and maintain licensure. Maintains accurate treatment records and documentation. Performs other duties as assigned to ensure program efficiency. Mental Health Clinician - Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral program (MSW, MFT, PhD) eligible for licensure to provide psychotherapy by relevant boards. Qualifications of the Licensed Mental Health Clinician:
Possesses current licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist and has experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. All licensed clinicians must be Medicare credentialed upon hire or licensure. Mental Health Clinician - Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic computer skills for word processing and spreadsheets. Ability to observe, evaluate, document, and communicate effectively. Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as part of a team. Knowledge of disabilities and the biological, psychological, and social models. Critical thinking, organizational, record-keeping skills, and independent judgment. Knowledge of psychotherapy and understanding of multidisciplinary team and family dynamics. Flexibility with scheduling and task prioritization. The work environment is primarily an office setting, with long periods of sitting, computer use, occasional outdoor exposure, and travel to satellite locations. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Do you have what it takes to make a difference? Inspire and be inspired! Join us at Hope Services. Visit
www.hopeservices.org
to learn more about us and the people we serve. Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, national or social origin, sex, age, disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, military service, or other statuses.
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