Therapist - MLK BHC Residential

JOB SUMMARYHealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.The Martin Luther King Jr. Behavioral Health Center (MLK BHC) is a program of HealthRIGHT 360 and is contracted with the Department of Public Health's Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) program. MLK BHC offers residential Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) services for a maximum of 99 adult individuals, comprising 33 beds each for judicially involved men, men, and women. MLK BHC collaborates closely with other Behavioral Health Center programs to ensure a comprehensive range of services for low-income and Medi-Cal-eligible individuals. Situated on the Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital campus in the Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles, the program serves residents of all Los Angeles County.The Therapist I holds a valid registration from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Their duties include conducting clinical assessments, making diagnoses, devising treatment plans, executing interventions, handling crises, and organizing discharge plans. They collaborate closely with other team members to ensure optimal client care, aligning with HealthRIGHT 360's ethos, objectives, policies, mission, and vision. Employing various therapeutic approaches such as individual, group, and family therapy, they deliver services across different settings including outpatient offices, residential treatment facilities, and in the field as per client and program requirements. Additionally, they participate in on-call rotations and may be called upon to respond to outside regular hours.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESClinical Assessment and Treatment Planning•Provide thorough clinical assessments and diagnoses.•Work with the client to develop client-centered treatment plans.•Monitor treatment progress and update the treatment plan as needed.Therapy and Intervention•Address mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms using individual, group, and/or family treatment.•Provide thoughtful discharge planning to ensure the client's safe transitions.•Provide crisis assessment and intervention as needed.Collaboration and Communication•Seek clinical consultation throughout the treatment episode and when encountering new and/or high-risk clinical circumstances.•Work collaboratively with other members of the treatment team including Case Managers, Counselors, Medical staff, and Psychiatrists.•Maintain frequent communication with the treatment team and engage in regular consultations, clinical team meetings, case conferences, and plan development meetings.Service Delivery and Compliance•Deliver services in outpatient, residential, or field settings based on assignments and client need.•Assist with crisis assessment, crisis intervention, and symptom management within assigned programs by providing 24-hour, 7-day per week after-hours coverage on rotation with other Therapists.•Meet expected client care hours per week.•Maintain compliance with due dates for all clinical documentation including assessment, treatment plan, treatment plan updates, re-assessments, discharges, outcome measures, and other clinical documents.•Write client's progress letters and court reports and obtain final approval from the supervisor. Documentation must be maintained in compliance with agency policy and procedures, HIPAA, 42-CFR, and other standards to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.•Complete all assigned URCs (Uniform Reporting Codes) in a timely manner.•Maintain full compliance with California BBS regulations.Administration and Other Duties•Attend and actively participate in Clinical Group Supervision.•Actively participate in agency and team meetings.•Participate in training opportunities and pursue certifications in evidence-based practices.•Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.•Arrange work schedule in accordance with the agency's needs.•Read emails daily and respond when appropriate.And perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Certification, or Licensure•Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field from an accredited graduate school.•Valid registration from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an AMFT, APCC, ASW.•Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.•Valid California Driver's License and access to registered and insured transportation preferred.Experience•Experience treating clients with substance use disorders, mental health issues, and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.