Riverside, CA30+ days ago
Ability to: Effectively apply the principles and techniques of clinical therapy, including a variety of treatment modalities; analyze consumer behavior and apply treatment or counseling techniques in a coordinated care social rehabilitation environment; speak and write effectively; provide crisis intervention; prepare clear and concise reports and interpret data; work effectively with a multicultural consumer and family population with diverse backgrounds and needs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, their families, other staff members, and mental health organizations/ agencies; provide work direction and training to staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team; communicate the goals and objectives of the County's mental and behavioral health services to members of the community and other interested individuals; consult with and assist in the professional development and supervision of unlicensed clinical therapists, within the scope of appropriate licensure, and other mental health support staff. These are field based teams consisting of Clinical Therapists, Behavioral Health Specialist, Substance Use Specialist, Homeless and Housing Specialist, and Peer Support Specialist working collaboratively with Law Enforcement, Emergency Departments, Schools, Cities, Community Agencies, and the community directly to decrease the need for inpatient hospitalizations, as well as decreasing the amount of time that these agencies are dedicating to individuals in psychiatric crisis.