(LCSW) or(LMFT) or (LPCC) ft/pt/per-diem

*JOB SUMMARY:*

The Licensed Mental Health Professional, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC, provides psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, group, individual, and family therapy, case management, and discharge planning.

*JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

Works with the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans. Plans and implements appropriate group, family, and individual therapy.

Maintains cooperative working relationships and effective communication with local law enforcement, county personnel, community resources, and other outside agencies as appropriate. Coordinates care with outpatient providers and resources to ensure a safe and effective aftercare plan. Provides therapeutic intervention in crisis situations. Other duties as assigned.

*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:*

· Knowledge of mental disorders and their treatment as well as psychosocial and family issues pertaining to developmental delays and mental illnesses

· Effective communication including initiating individual and group discussion, listening, clarifying, and facilitating interaction among group members

· Writing skills to effectively document assessments and interactions with patients

· Understanding of goal setting techniques and safety planning

· High degree of knowledge and strategies for dealing with a variety of people from varying educational and socio-cultural backgrounds

· Theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy

· Symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients

· Basic computer programs

· Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

· Ability to be highly efficient, organized and accurate in work

· Ability to exercise initiative, judgement and decision-making skills

*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*

· Master’s degree in behavioral health

· Current CA licensure of LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC is required

· 2 years of post-master's experience in a mental health setting, desired

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS*

· *STANDING/WALKING: *Up to 40% if the workday is spent standing/walking.

· *SITTING: *Up to 40% of the workday may be spent sitting answering the telephone, calling out and referrals.

· *LIFTING: *Lifting may include up to 25 lbs. Up to 2 of the day involves lifting requiring full range of motion.

· *CARRYING:* Up to 15% of the workday might be carrying objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

· *PUSHING/PULLING:* Up to 5% of the day may require pushing or pulling.

· *CLIMBING:* Up to 5% of the day may include climbing one flight of stairs.

· *STOOPING/KNEELING:* Up to 5% of the workday may be spend stooping or kneeling to open drawers and gather equipment.

· *BENDING/CROUCHING: *Up to 25% of workday may be spent bending at the waist.

· *REACHING/STRETCHING: *Up to 5% of the workday may require reaching and stretching.

· *HAND/WRIST:* Up to 50% of the workday is spent using normal movement of hands and wrists holding supplies.

· *FINGERING:* 50% of the workday involves using a computer keyboard.

· *FEELING: *Normal tactile feeling is required to perform all job duties.

· *TWISTING: *Up to 5% of the day may be required in retrieving supplies or equipment.

· *TALKING: *Average ability is required in communicating with patients, staff and outside agencies.

· *HEARING: *Average hearing ability is required to answer the telephone and perform all job duties.

· *SEEING: *Average ability is required to read and follow instructions and assisting clinical team.

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person