El Hogar Community Services, Inc.
Mental Health Clinican
El Hogar Community Services, Inc., Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Summary
The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for delivering mental health, substance abuse, and support services consistent with the principles of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Strengths‑Based Models to an adult population who struggle with mental illness. The Mental Health Clinician provides Behavioral Health recovery‑based services which may include, but are not limited to: assessments, service plan development, case management, housing support, skills training, group facilitation, crisis intervention, individual and/or group therapy, and documentation of all services. Services will be provided in office and in the field. The Mental Health Clinician supports Service Coordinators and Peer staff on clinical and documentation questions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct Assessments: Carry a caseload and perform comprehensive intake assessments to evaluate the mental health needs of clients, considering factors such as medical history, psychosocial background, and presenting symptoms.
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Utilize diagnostic criteria to identify provisional mental health disorders accurately and develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence‑based therapeutic interventions.
Therapeutic Interventions: Provide counseling and therapy services to individuals and/or groups, using modalities such as cognitive‑behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychotherapy, and other evidence‑based techniques.
Crisis Intervention: Manage and respond to crisis situations effectively, employing crisis intervention techniques to ensure the safety and well‑being of clients experiencing acute emotional distress.
Progress Monitoring: Regularly review and assess clients’ progress towards treatment goals, adjusting social rehabilitation/therapy techniques and treatment plans as needed to achieve positive outcomes.
Documentation: Per El Hogar and Sacramento County regulatory policies & procedures, maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other relevant records in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements (e.g., progress notes, adverse incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi‑Cal billing, EHR forms, HMIS).
Responsible for producing the required number of regulatory units of service per month (70% of staff’s time must be provided face‑to‑face or other eligible community‑based support with/for clients).
Collaboration: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including medical providers, service coordinators, peers, care coordinators, clinicians, and other members to develop comprehensive treatment plans and provide coordinated care for clients.
Education and Support: Educate clients and their support persons about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and community resources to enhance their overall well‑being and empower them to actively participate in their treatment process.
Professional Development: Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in the field of mental health to ensure the application of evidence‑based practices and continuous professional growth; participate in the internal and county utilization review process; maintain credentials with BBS and county requirements to be licensed/licensed waived.
Ethics and Confidentiality: Adhere to strict ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality in accordance with legal and professional guidelines; ensure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) by following all Agency policies and procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities None.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems; Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software; and Word Processing software; and the ability to rapidly assimilate the County required billing software (SmartCare).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current, valid California Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to El Hogar and the Agency’s auto insurance carrier.
Current proof of personal auto insurance.
Registered with BBS as ASW, AMFT, APCC or LCSW, LMFT, LPCC.
Employment Details
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $35 - $38 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
Seniority Level: Entry level
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct Assessments: Carry a caseload and perform comprehensive intake assessments to evaluate the mental health needs of clients, considering factors such as medical history, psychosocial background, and presenting symptoms.
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Utilize diagnostic criteria to identify provisional mental health disorders accurately and develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence‑based therapeutic interventions.
Therapeutic Interventions: Provide counseling and therapy services to individuals and/or groups, using modalities such as cognitive‑behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychotherapy, and other evidence‑based techniques.
Crisis Intervention: Manage and respond to crisis situations effectively, employing crisis intervention techniques to ensure the safety and well‑being of clients experiencing acute emotional distress.
Progress Monitoring: Regularly review and assess clients’ progress towards treatment goals, adjusting social rehabilitation/therapy techniques and treatment plans as needed to achieve positive outcomes.
Documentation: Per El Hogar and Sacramento County regulatory policies & procedures, maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other relevant records in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements (e.g., progress notes, adverse incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi‑Cal billing, EHR forms, HMIS).
Responsible for producing the required number of regulatory units of service per month (70% of staff’s time must be provided face‑to‑face or other eligible community‑based support with/for clients).
Collaboration: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including medical providers, service coordinators, peers, care coordinators, clinicians, and other members to develop comprehensive treatment plans and provide coordinated care for clients.
Education and Support: Educate clients and their support persons about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and community resources to enhance their overall well‑being and empower them to actively participate in their treatment process.
Professional Development: Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in the field of mental health to ensure the application of evidence‑based practices and continuous professional growth; participate in the internal and county utilization review process; maintain credentials with BBS and county requirements to be licensed/licensed waived.
Ethics and Confidentiality: Adhere to strict ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality in accordance with legal and professional guidelines; ensure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) by following all Agency policies and procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities None.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems; Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software; and Word Processing software; and the ability to rapidly assimilate the County required billing software (SmartCare).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current, valid California Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to El Hogar and the Agency’s auto insurance carrier.
Current proof of personal auto insurance.
Registered with BBS as ASW, AMFT, APCC or LCSW, LMFT, LPCC.
Employment Details
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $35 - $38 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
Seniority Level: Entry level
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