Therapist I, Transitional Age Youth

Therapist I Transitional Age Youth (Glendale - Our Third Place)

This is a hybrid position with four days a week on-site required. You have the option to elect into a 9/80 flex work schedule.

The pay range for this role is between $68,650 - $69,135 annually.

$10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

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Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to the nation's first Suicide Prevention Center. We are a nonprofit organization providing care to nearly 200,000 people annually across our programs. Didi Hirsch has deep roots in community-based mental health and a commitment to providing culturally responsive services that are just and equitable.

As an organization, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. More than 1,000 dedicated employees and volunteers make Didi Hirsch's work possible. We intentionally recruit and retain a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve and strive to cultivate a sense of belonging for them. We embrace employees and candidates from all backgrounds who want to help make this vision a reality.

Summary

As a Therapist I (TAY), you will provide crisis intervention, intake, assessment, and individual, family, and group psychotherapy to transitional age youth (TAY) ages 15-25 and their families, as appropriate, who have a history of mental illness, substance use issues, and/or social determinants of health needs. You will deliver tailored clinical services designed to best meet each client's unique needs and offer Whole Person Care through the integration of mental health, physical health, and substance use treatment in ways that are culturally congruent with our clients' experiences. Additionally, you will engage and outreach to clients to promote full integration and participation in the TAY drop-in center, Our Third Place.

Primary Duties

• Provides intake, assessment, crisis intervention, individual, group and family therapy; run therapeutic groups and facilitates conflict resolution in the center or field to clients ages 15-25.
• Independently performs intake assessments and formulates diagnoses and case conceptualization using a culturally competent approach.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team and external systems.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize a whole person/integrated care approach in assessment, treatment planning and intervention; assesses treatment progress and adapts interventions as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in managing crises with minimal guidance.
• Develops and implements clinical programming, such as therapy groups, for Our Third Place.
• Uses collaborative documentation during therapy sessions in accordance with Agency standards.
• Engages in measurement-based care through actively collecting and utilizing outcome measures to guide treatment; maintains outcome measures as required for agency/funding sources.
• Assists with psychiatric holds for clients presenting a danger to themselves or others and/or are gravely disabled, and in need of hospitalization.
• Provides some case management as needed, including: referral and linkages to internal and community support services, such as psychiatrists, primary medical care, housing, rehabilitation programs, drug/alcohol services and social activity groups.
• Monitors and maintains timely documentation (including in the electronic health record, Power Apps, etc.) of client services; ensures compliance with Agency, county, state and federal policies and procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Will carry a caseload of clients and meet Agency client service expectations as assigned.
• Works primarily on-site, assists with client crises and with client walk-ins, building strong rapport and engagement.

Position Requirements

• Holds a degree as an MSW, MFT, PCC, Psy.D, PhD, and one to two years experience working with individuals and families with a history of mental illness and/or substance use in a social service/mental health environment.
• Must be registered with BBS or Board of Psychology. Unlicensed Psychologists must have a DMH Waiver.
• Current knowledge of all job specific skills including crisis intervention and individual/family therapy, multicultural and socio-economic issues, and documentation standards for the client population ages 15-25.
• The cultural humility and competence to work with a diverse population and help create a sense of belonging for clients engaging in the center.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention, assessment and intake for adults, children and families with a history of mental illness and/or substance use.
• Depending on program/division, demonstrates working knowledge of Evidence Based Practices, Co-Occurring Disorders and/or the Recovery Model of treatment is required.
• Knowledge of Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, policies and documentation guidelines, and county, state and federal regulations relating to service programs for adults, children, and families with a history of mental illness and/or substance use.
• Knowledgeable about and actively supports integrated mental health, physical health and substance use treatment for improving care for the whole person.
• Advocacy skills to include a holistic approach to integrated health care and case management.
• Skills to present ideas, information, and viewpoints clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to efficiently use the personal computer to include Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Record.
• Ability to utilize analysis, experience, and judgment to make effective business and therapeutic decisions.
• Demonstrate commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch mission.
• Adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
• Ability to transport clients using personal or Agency vehicle and/or public transportation.
• Current California driver's license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.