Outpatient Therapist at Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center

Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceJob Title Outpatient Therapist - (unlicensed and licensed are encouraged to apply)Salary $65000 - $90000/yr DOQ/DOELocation HybridClassification Hourly Non-exemptStatus Full-timeReports To Clinical SupervisorSupervises N/AEffective Date 2/20/24Revision Date 5/3/24Job Purpose/SummaryThe Outpatient Therapist is a mental health professional responsible for coordinating and providing therapeutic services to Indigenous individuals couples families and/or groups. Their primary role involves assessing diagnosing and providing counseling/therapy to eligible clients (children youth and adults) dealing with various mental health issues emotional struggles behavioral problems or relationship difficulties. The therapist and the client(s) identify the needs and coordinate therapeutic sessions. The outpatient therapist is part of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing services both via telehealth and in person (in the field and/or in the office). Unlicensed therapists must work under the direction of a Licensed Clinical Supervisor.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesConducting comprehensive assessments to understand clients mental health concerns history and needs. This involves using standardized tools interviews and observations to formulate diagnoses. Prepare reports as required.Developing personalized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each client. This may involve setting objectives choosing appropriate therapeutic interventions and regularly reviewing and modifying the plan as needed.Providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) psychotherapy family therapy or other modalities based on the clients needs. Services are provided in person and/or via telehealth (as clinically appropriate) and scheduled to accommodate client availability as much as possible.Addressing immediate crises or emergencies managing risk assessments and implementing appropriate interventions to ensure client safety. Provide 24hr availability for crisis intervention as needed ensuring that clients receive appropriate support.Maintaining accurate and confidential client records documenting sessions progress notes treatment plans and any relevant information in compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other providers community resources and relevant stakeholders to coordinate comprehensive care and make referrals when necessary.Educating clients and their families about mental health conditions coping strategies and resources available to support ongoing mental wellness.Adhering to professional codes of ethics confidentiality regulations and legal standards governing mental health practice.Engaging in ongoing professional development staying updated on therapeutic techniques research and best practices in the field of mental health.Advocating for clients rights access to resources and quality mental health care within the community.Participate in staff meetings team consultations and other meetings as appropriate and in a professional manner.Comply with agency policies/procedures including submitting documentation within 24hrs of client session and ensuring that client charts are accurate and up to date.Keep Supervisor informed about cases clinical challenges ethical issues and any potential problems.Perform any additional functions in support of Sacred Path Programs as needed.Conduct in-service training lead discussion groups and support unlicensed staff as needed/assigned.*Provide weekly individual and/or group supervision to unlicensed clinicians as needed in compliance with California Board of Behavioral Services Board of Psychology and Sacred Path guidelines for clinical supervision.* *Applies to licensed therapists.Experience & QualificationsMinimum one year clinical experience with children and families. (2 years for licensed therapists)Minimum one year of clinical experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (e.g. poverty unemployment homelessness DCFS involvement).Demonstrated experience providing home and community-based counseling services.EducationMA in Clinical Psychology MSW or Ph.D./Psy.D. in Psychology from an accredited graduate program.License/CertificationsEligible for a California license (e.g. Licensed Psychologist LMFT LCSW)Must abide by Sacred Path licensure policy: Post-doctoral level therapists must obtain their license within two years of hire and masters level therapists must obtain their license within three years of hire.Active California license (e.g. Licensed Psychologist LMFT LCSW)Patient Care and Customer ServiceDeliver exceptional customer service to clients and their families addressing inquiries concerns and complaints in a timely and compassionate manner.Resolve any issues related to patient care or service delivery and escalate matters as necessary.Communication/Interpersonal SkillsInteract with people in a professional and respectful manner both verbally and in writing.Some key skills in this area include active listening clear professional level verbal/written communication empathy compassion cultural humility conflict resolution problem-solving collaboration time-management advocacy resilience adaptability and adhering to ethical standards such as confidentiality.Technology SkillsMust be able to have basic computer literacy - be able to use a computer or laptop to complete needed tasks for a job. Excel Word Google email/drive (Sheets Docs) iPad electronic health record.Utilize technology tools for virtual sessions telemedicine and remote monitoring to ensure continuity of care.Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and progress notes within the EHR system; ensuring data accuracy security and adherence to privacy regulations to safeguard sensitive client information.Facilitate virtual support groups and educational workshops using video conferencing platforms.Position Qualification PreferencesExperience working with the American Indian/Alaska Native community.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are typical of those an employee will encounter while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described are typical of those required by an employee to perform the primary functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk and/or drive a car frequently sit bend twist talk and hear. There are prolonged periods of sitting keyboarding reading as well. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading driving a vehicle distance computer and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with vendors and staff.Mental DemandsThere are various deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with many people with a variety of behavioral emotional and mental health issues that are at times very complicated.Performance Expectation In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Sacred Path are expected to conform to the following:Uphold professional ethics and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and maintaining client privacy.Adhere to all relevant policies procedures and regulations ensuring compliance with healthcare and social service industry standards and best practices.Interact in an honest trustworthy and dependable manner with clients employees and vendors keeping in mind the primary purpose of client care and safety.Possess cultural awareness sensitivity and humility.Demonstrate proficiency in the essential job duties and responsibilities consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets and quality standards.Other RequirementsEligible to work in the United StatesPass fingerprint and background check/clearanceMaintain annual negative TB test results on filePass a post-offer drug testPossess and maintain a reliable vehicle with valid CA drivers license and active auto insuranceAvailable to work evenings and weekends as neededWilling to travel as needed (travel time could range from 30 - 50%)Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $65000.00 - $90000.00 per year Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center was developed to contribute to the wellness of American Indian/Alaska Native communities by engaging key strategies to provide much needed culturally-relevant integrated trauma responsive health and behavioral health services conduct community-based participatory research and provide technical assistance training and consultative services to other tribal and urban Native organizations. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Time Management,Acute Care,HTTPS,Speech Therapy,Assistive Technologies,Autism Experience,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Interpretation,Patient Service Experience,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 65000 - 90000