HealthRIGHT 360
Clinical Therapist I - SF Outpatient Services
HealthRIGHT 360, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Clinical Therapist I - SF Outpatient Services
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Clinical Therapist I - SF Outpatient Services
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HealthRIGHT 360
HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.
Benefits and Perks
Robust benefits package: PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Work with mission‑driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day.
This is a union eligible position.
Job Summary HealthRIGHT 360, a family of programs, is located across 13 different counties in California. We provide an array of medical and behavioral health services to some of the most marginalized populations, ranging from primary care, mental health services, detox, substance use disorder treatment in both residential and outpatient settings, and transitional services for the criminal justice population.
The Outpatient Program works with high‑risk populations from a variety of backgrounds providing trauma‑informed care aimed at reducing the harmful impacts of substance use. We accept majority of participants who seek outpatient treatment, including walk‑in’s, referrals from other agencies, and step‑down transitional clients from residential treatment programs.
Participants and their counselors work collaboratively to design an integrated, individualized, strengths‑based treatment experience geared towards addressing each client’s specific needs and goals.
The Clinical Therapist I (SMH) works collaboratively with a team consisting of substance use disorder counselors to provide valuable insight, direction, and oversight of Drug Medi‑Cal (DMC) and/or Medi‑Cal Mental Health Services (MHMC). Under the DMC model, they are qualified to establish medical necessity and approve SUD treatment plans. Maintains an assigned caseload of clients seeking substance use treatment and mental health treatment.
In this position, an individual would conduct face‑to‑face assessments, individual counseling sessions, and progress reviews with each client. Additionally, they are responsible for providing safe, supportive, and confidential counseling; maintaining a culturally competent stance; and always creating and maintaining a trauma‑informed program environment.
Clinical Therapist I acts as a liaison between the agency and outside organizations, linking clients with the appropriate resources to meet their physical and mental health needs, as well as their human service needs. They also facilitate psycho‑education groups on a variety of core curricula and collaborate with program management staff to assist clients in obtaining entitlement benefits, housing, and medical services in the community and participate in discharge planning. In addition, they provide crisis management and facilitate hospitalizations.
Key Responsibilities
Review and sign initial treatment plans and medical necessity forms, adhering to strict DMC and MHMC timelines.
Provide mental health assessment and evaluation, integrated alcohol and drug counseling, including individual therapy.
Maintain appropriate and ethical boundaries with all clients and families served.
Facilitate timely access to mental health services on site and within the community.
Act as a liaison between other programs and referring agencies.
Coordinate referrals and follow‑ups with health agencies.
Conduct mental health assessments and ensure follow‑up from each client.
Identify treatment needs, recommend treatment plans based on assessment, and ensure clients meet all requirements.
Ensure clients are assessed to appropriate level of care.
Provide diagnostic feedback and assessment information to facilitate accurate level step‑up or step‑down services.
Monitor client conduct, record client activity, and inform colleagues of potential challenges in treatment episodes.
Handle crisis interventions and assess situations for further needs.
When primarily assigned to MHMC/Specialty Mental Health programs, provide Drug Medi‑Cal services as needed, including reviewing and signing treatment plans, ensuring compliance with DMC timelines, and completing Medi‑Cal/Medicare billing when applicable.
Administration and Compliance
Maintain and successfully retain assigned caseload of clients.
Initiate and coordinate curriculum development and facilitate curriculum training as required.
Maintain files in accordance with governing standards and regulations; maintain records and document services in a timely manner.
Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations, and referrals.
Able to maintain a productivity standard of 50% billable services.
Community Involvement
Maintain accurate knowledge of HR360 programs and services.
Maintain and develop positive working relationships with public, community‑based organizations.
Treatment Setting Responsibilities
Facilitate psycho‑education groups on a variety of core curriculum topics including CBT, Seeking Safety, DBT and Coping with Stress Triggers.
Coordinate discharge planning with client’s SUD counselor.
Provide consultation to staff regarding symptom management, mental health conditions and crisis intervention strategies.
Attend staff and agency meetings.
Participate in agency training as required. Comply with Board requirements for license registration/renewal.
Documentation Responsibilities
Daily maintenance of EMR reports, preventing and clearing any compliance errors in records.
Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, complete release and consent forms, billing, and reporting paperwork.
Complete assigned Drug Medi‑Cal, Medicare, and Medi‑Cal documentation and billing.
Document individual and group services delivered in various electronic systems in accordance with internal and external evaluating requirements.
Qualifications
Board Certified with Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology (BBS).
Experience in a substance abuse treatment or community mental health setting.
First Aid and CPR certified within 30 days of employment.
Valid California driver’s license.
Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other barriers to economic self‑sufficiency.
Experience with mental health assessment and diagnosis.
Experience establishing supportive relationships and working with varying lifestyles, ages, sexual orientations, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and economic status.
Experience with Drug Medi‑Cal operations preferred.
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Clinical Therapist I - SF Outpatient Services
role at
HealthRIGHT 360
HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.
Benefits and Perks
Robust benefits package: PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Work with mission‑driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day.
This is a union eligible position.
Job Summary HealthRIGHT 360, a family of programs, is located across 13 different counties in California. We provide an array of medical and behavioral health services to some of the most marginalized populations, ranging from primary care, mental health services, detox, substance use disorder treatment in both residential and outpatient settings, and transitional services for the criminal justice population.
The Outpatient Program works with high‑risk populations from a variety of backgrounds providing trauma‑informed care aimed at reducing the harmful impacts of substance use. We accept majority of participants who seek outpatient treatment, including walk‑in’s, referrals from other agencies, and step‑down transitional clients from residential treatment programs.
Participants and their counselors work collaboratively to design an integrated, individualized, strengths‑based treatment experience geared towards addressing each client’s specific needs and goals.
The Clinical Therapist I (SMH) works collaboratively with a team consisting of substance use disorder counselors to provide valuable insight, direction, and oversight of Drug Medi‑Cal (DMC) and/or Medi‑Cal Mental Health Services (MHMC). Under the DMC model, they are qualified to establish medical necessity and approve SUD treatment plans. Maintains an assigned caseload of clients seeking substance use treatment and mental health treatment.
In this position, an individual would conduct face‑to‑face assessments, individual counseling sessions, and progress reviews with each client. Additionally, they are responsible for providing safe, supportive, and confidential counseling; maintaining a culturally competent stance; and always creating and maintaining a trauma‑informed program environment.
Clinical Therapist I acts as a liaison between the agency and outside organizations, linking clients with the appropriate resources to meet their physical and mental health needs, as well as their human service needs. They also facilitate psycho‑education groups on a variety of core curricula and collaborate with program management staff to assist clients in obtaining entitlement benefits, housing, and medical services in the community and participate in discharge planning. In addition, they provide crisis management and facilitate hospitalizations.
Key Responsibilities
Review and sign initial treatment plans and medical necessity forms, adhering to strict DMC and MHMC timelines.
Provide mental health assessment and evaluation, integrated alcohol and drug counseling, including individual therapy.
Maintain appropriate and ethical boundaries with all clients and families served.
Facilitate timely access to mental health services on site and within the community.
Act as a liaison between other programs and referring agencies.
Coordinate referrals and follow‑ups with health agencies.
Conduct mental health assessments and ensure follow‑up from each client.
Identify treatment needs, recommend treatment plans based on assessment, and ensure clients meet all requirements.
Ensure clients are assessed to appropriate level of care.
Provide diagnostic feedback and assessment information to facilitate accurate level step‑up or step‑down services.
Monitor client conduct, record client activity, and inform colleagues of potential challenges in treatment episodes.
Handle crisis interventions and assess situations for further needs.
When primarily assigned to MHMC/Specialty Mental Health programs, provide Drug Medi‑Cal services as needed, including reviewing and signing treatment plans, ensuring compliance with DMC timelines, and completing Medi‑Cal/Medicare billing when applicable.
Administration and Compliance
Maintain and successfully retain assigned caseload of clients.
Initiate and coordinate curriculum development and facilitate curriculum training as required.
Maintain files in accordance with governing standards and regulations; maintain records and document services in a timely manner.
Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations, and referrals.
Able to maintain a productivity standard of 50% billable services.
Community Involvement
Maintain accurate knowledge of HR360 programs and services.
Maintain and develop positive working relationships with public, community‑based organizations.
Treatment Setting Responsibilities
Facilitate psycho‑education groups on a variety of core curriculum topics including CBT, Seeking Safety, DBT and Coping with Stress Triggers.
Coordinate discharge planning with client’s SUD counselor.
Provide consultation to staff regarding symptom management, mental health conditions and crisis intervention strategies.
Attend staff and agency meetings.
Participate in agency training as required. Comply with Board requirements for license registration/renewal.
Documentation Responsibilities
Daily maintenance of EMR reports, preventing and clearing any compliance errors in records.
Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, complete release and consent forms, billing, and reporting paperwork.
Complete assigned Drug Medi‑Cal, Medicare, and Medi‑Cal documentation and billing.
Document individual and group services delivered in various electronic systems in accordance with internal and external evaluating requirements.
Qualifications
Board Certified with Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology (BBS).
Experience in a substance abuse treatment or community mental health setting.
First Aid and CPR certified within 30 days of employment.
Valid California driver’s license.
Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other barriers to economic self‑sufficiency.
Experience with mental health assessment and diagnosis.
Experience establishing supportive relationships and working with varying lifestyles, ages, sexual orientations, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and economic status.
Experience with Drug Medi‑Cal operations preferred.
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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