Mental Health Professional I - Bilingual Preferred

Description

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. was founded in 1970. For over 50 years now, we have been transforming lives across the state of California. From Mental Health to Community Corrections, Children's Services, Housing Programs, Recovery Services, Substance Abuse Disorders & more; we serve people in need. Our desire is to see individuals reach their full potential, and create lasting change that will stand the test of time.

JOB SUMMARY

The Mental Health Professional reports to the Assistant Program Director and is responsible for providing mental health clinical services, direct treatment services to patients, and case management services to clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a caseload of clients.
• Adhere to reporting requirements for incidents of Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Adult Abuse, Dependent Adult Abuse, and Tarasoff warnings per California reporting laws.
• Document services to meet all clinical program and state requirements, including Short-Doyle / Medi-Cal requirements, noting significant intervention and progress toward development and attainment of a treatment plan.
• Meet with clinical mental health services staff for the purpose of reviewing client progress and to assure quality treatment planning.
• Review client files at discharge for completion, making written notes of findings, and review findings with counseling staff for the purpose of quality assurance.
• Train interns / volunteers in program procedures, specific work assignments, and ethical obligations including client confidentiality.
• Provide direct services in the clinic, and in the community, including individual and group treatment, case management, and consultation.
• Give input on overall structure of treatment program.
• Consult with and / or educate community groups, and other agencies.
• Provide supervision and training of other staff as assigned.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and on-site staff training.
• Will drive on Agency business.
• Thinks and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Physical presence in the office is required.
• Employees are expected to manage their cell phone use so that the Agency cell phone stipend covers all business usage. Any calls not covered by the stipend are to be made on a company landline phone.
• The position of Mental Health Professional, and the role as a professional working with people in distress can create increased mental / occupational stress.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR BILINGUAL SKILL

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS BBS SUPERVISORS

COMPANY BENEFITS : Pay Range :

Regular work schedule (Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm)

We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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