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Mental Health Clinician – Hope Cooperative (TLCS, Inc.)
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TLCS, Inc.
Are you a motivated individual with a passion for supporting
others and making a difference in the community? Hope Cooperative is a
nonprofit that moves people from a life of instability by providing
permanent supportive housing, mental health services, substance-use
rehabilitation, and life skills. We are growing expanding and hiring,
and offering a sign-on bonus!
We are looking for dynamic, committed individuals to join our team. If
you want to be part of the solution to solving homelessness in our
community, we are looking for your talent and expertise as we transform
and empower the lives of people with mental illness by supporting
independence and preventing homelessness.
Title: Mental Health Clinician
Program(s) and Location: CORE X Street (Sacramento, CA)
Schedule: Full-time non-exempt, 40 hours/week, Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and may require working some evenings and weekend schedules
Pay rate: $36.56/hour (up to $76,044/yr) with associate
licensure (AMFT, ACSW, etc.), and $38.38/hour (up to $79,830/yr) with
full licensure (LMFT, LCSW, etc.)
Benefits: HOPE Cooperative (aka TLCS, Inc.) offers a
competitive benefits package consisting of, but not limited to, the
following, and may be subject to change:
- 10 PTO days per year (2 weeks)
- 13 PTO days after the 5th year (2 weeks / 3 days)
- 3 days paid sick time
- 9 paid holidays
- Personal Days (Floating Holidays)
- Employer-paid health insurance for employees and children
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Regular hourly wage step scale increases
- Flexible start/end times for some positions
- iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use and laptop for some positions
- Clinical Supervision towards licensure (for certain positions and upon approval)
- CEU days for certain positions
- Free CEUs for certain positions
- Annual BBQ and staff appreciation awards
- Annual Gift Card Program
- Referral Bonuses
- Transfer Sick Time Hours to PTO Hours
- PTO Cash Out
- Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance and more.
- All benefit offerings are subject to change and are governed by the
eligibility guidelines in the Employee Handbook. This list represents a
general summary of available benefits and nothing stated here should be
interpreted as being included in a written offer for employment.
Position Description:
The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for clinical
assessment, creation and or oversight of a service plan, and
implementation of that plan through therapeutic interventions. This
position provides the support necessary to assist the client in
attaining a maximum functional level. The Mental Health Clinician may
participate in the internal and county utilization review process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (includes the following; other duties may be assigned)
- Support individuals with active listening, demonstrate empathy, and carry a message of hope and recovery.
- Provide client assessments and formulate service plans regarding intensive long or short-term treatment.
- Observe, assess, intervene, and refer (within one’s scope of
practice) in situations with clients regarding mental health symptoms,
physical health symptoms, and substance use issues.
- Assists clients and family/caregivers in understanding treatment and
the use of therapy and medication. Deliver therapeutic services to
clients and family/caregivers, including but not limited to, individual
therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
- Works with a multi-disciplinary team to provide integrated
psychosocial rehabilitative services and attend meetings to ensure
continuity of care for clients.
- Reviews client assessments, client plans, and progress notes to
assist PSCs with training and accuracy to meet Medi-Cal billing
standards.
- Participates in the internal and county utilization review process.
- Accurately complete all necessary forms, reports, and paperwork
required by the program on a timely basis (e.g., progress notes, special
incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi-Cal billing, Avatar forms,
and HMIS).
- Acts as a designated Mandated Reporter for the observed or suspected
abuse and/or neglect of children, disabled individuals, dependent
adults, and elder/senior citizens. Mandated Reporter also includes “Duty
to Warn” which includes the responsibility to notify authorities and
the intended victim(s) of physical harm.
- Coordinates, or assist in, special research or projects when needed
or assigned, including creating, preparing, and distributing special
reports.
- Ensure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health
Information (PHI) by following all policies and procedures in the Agency
HIPAA Manual.
Education and/or Experience
- Must meet the qualifications of a Mental Health Assistant III (MHA III). Individuals must have:
- A minimum of four (4) years of full-time equivalent (FTE) direct
care experience in the mental health field providing mental health
services; OR
- Two (2) years of FTE direct care experience in a mental
health-related field providing mental health services and two years of
education (60 semesters or 90 quarter units) with a minimum of 12
semesters (18 quarter units) in a mental health-related subject such as
child development, social work, human behavior, rehabilitation,
psychology or alcohol and drug counseling; OR
- Two (2) years of FTE direct care experience in a mental
health-related field providing direct mental health services and a
certificate of completion from the County Core Skills Training. (MHRS highly desired).
- Ability to work with individuals who have a mental health diagnosis. Experience is highly desirable
- Experience with persons who have substance abuse problems,
preferably individuals who are dually diagnosed (mental health &
substance abuse) is highly desirable.
- Lived experience as a mental health consumer or a family member/loved one of a mental health consumer is desirable.
- Mental health crisis intervention experience is highly desirable.
- Medi-Cal billing experience, rehab experience, and assessment writing skills are highly desirable
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Must meet the qualifications of a Licensed Professional of the
Healing Arts (LPHA) and be in the beginning process of obtaining hours
for licensure in one of the following professional categories:
- Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
- Registered Clinical Social Worker (ASW)
- Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) OR
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT),
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) OR
- Be in the final phase of obtaining licensure for any of the
above-stated professions and be registered with the Board of Behavioral
Sciences
- Possess a valid California Driver’s License and current vehicle
insurance. Driving records must meet, and continue to meet, the
underwriting standards established by the generalized driving guidelines
used by our insurance broker. Must provide proof of insurance.
- Must have at least 3 or more years of driving experience.
Other Skills, Abilities, and Job Requirements
- Ability to pass clearance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and/or Department of Justice (DOJ) background screenings.
- Consumer of mental health services or a family member of a mental health consumer is desirable.
HOPE Cooperative (aka TLCS, Inc.) is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national
origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or
expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other
federal, state or local protected class. Our agency embraces a diverse
& culturally rich workforce, and we welcome all candidates to apply.
To apply visit Hope Cooperative – Online Career Center
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
