CLINICAL THERAPIST I/II - CHC Healthy Steps/Pediatrics (Finance)
Applications will be reviewed in the order in which it was received
MUST BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED WITH THE BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
AS AN ASSOCIATE/LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
TO BE CONSIDERED.
Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Community Health Center seeks an Associate/Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical Therapist who will be assigned to their Pediatric unit.
The Clinical Therapist will provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to pediatric patients aged 0-20 in a community health clinic setting. Work collaboratively with families, medical providers, and multidisciplinary teams to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns. Utilize evidence-based practices to deliver individual, group, and family therapy. Promote resilience, healthy coping strategies, and emotional well-being within a diverse patient population, while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and participating in case reviews.
Riverside University Health System - Community Health Centers include primary and specialty care at 10 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) throughout Riverside County. The FQHCs provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services to all - regardless of your ability to pay. Can you see yourself here?• Interview consumers, relatives, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing mental or emotional disorders.
• Develop service plans with consumers; evaluate psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical, health, socialization, and housing needs.
• Coordinate with other staff members (psychiatrists, psychologists, and other program staff) and community agencies in carrying out and designing treatment or rehabilitation plans.
• Assist consumers and other concerned individuals in understanding the nature of major psychological illnesses and their psychosocial effects.
• Assist consumers and their families in understanding and choosing options of mental health treatment.
• Initiate and conduct individual, collateral, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Establish and maintain effective contact with local area mental health resources, including community members, parents, schools, residential facilities, and other agencies/organizations.
• Perform specialized tasks including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments.
• Participate in mental health conferences and local area committees.
• Prepare reports and write correspondence.
• Provide guidance to volunteers and staff.
• Act as a casework consultant to other clinical therapists and other departmental staff.
• Licensed level, within the scope of licensure, may provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians.
• Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands.
• Conduct clinical discussions regarding complex or difficult cases.
• Respond to emergencies, within licensure, which may occur on the unit.
• Coordinate the flow of information and clinical data to ensure continuity in treatment or shift.
• Serve as liaison with other sections, units, services, and agencies.To review which position you qualify for please click on the links provided below.
Click here to review Clinical Therapist I job, qualifications.
Salary Range: $30.68 - $44.30 Hourly
Click here to review Clinical Therapist II , job qualifications.
Salary Range: $35.35 - $50.32 Hourly
Education: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral science field.
AND
Certificate: Clinical Therapist I must have p ossession of a valid certificate of registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Clinical Therapist II must have possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences. Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
Bilingual Testing
The Human Resources Department may coordinate a Bilingual (Spanish) Non-Proctored Assessment.
County of Riverside Human Resources Contact:
For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Jammie Smith, via email at jasmith@rivco.org.
