Clinical Therapist III - (On-Call) - AARS Programs

JOB SUMMARY

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.

The AARS Adult outpatient substance uses treatment program (ASATS) specializes in providing culturally responsive services in several threshold languages like Vietnamese, Spanish, Ilocano, and Mandarin. ASATS provides individual counseling and an array of counseling groups that focuses on specific challenges like co-occurring disorders, criminal-justice impact, and many more.

Hours of operation are Mondays and Fridays from 9:00AM to 6:00pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00AM to 8:00PM.

The On-Call Clinical Therapist III is a BBS Licensed individual who provides mental health services including substance use individual and group therapy based on individualized assessments. The intensity of services is based on the client's stage of change and response to treatment. The Clinical Therapist III may be expected, but not limited to providing services to MediCal or other eligible clients, sign-off on medical necessity for non-licensed staff, provide additional clinical support for trainings, provide support for interns, participate in licensed-specific trainings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Individual Treatment Responsibilities

• Facilitates intakes, comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment planning, crisis, case management and individual counseling sessions with clients. 
• Provides learning experience opportunities and offers clinical support to assist clients in meeting their treatment goals.
• Proactively links clients to both internal and external resources based on their treatment needs and follows up on the progress/status.

Treatment Setting Responsibilities

• Facilitates group counseling and education sessions as appropriate. 
• May conduct community outreach and education workshops.
• Performs crisis intervention, works with treatment team to stabilize crisis situations and collaborates with Case Manager on ancillary resources for clients.
• Attends required trainings and meetings.
• Plans and facilitates client celebrations and special events.

Documentation Responsibilities

• Collaborate with each caseload client and other available internal and external resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of the client.
• Properly document all individual and group counseling sessions, attempts to contact, and complete the discharge paperwork/process and required agency assessments in timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records by data entering documentation into various electronic systems for all caseload clients in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.
• Participate in Peer Chart/ Utilization Reviews for preparation of program audits.  Will adhere to documentation policies and procedures set forth by Compliance Department.
• Be responsive and pro-active in all correspondences with referring parties such as behavioral health providers, probation, social workers, and the Quality Improvement Dept. via treatment status reports, phone calls, faxes, etc. 
• Provide informed, written status reports to the above entities as appropriate.
• Assist in providing written progress reports/narratives to Clinical Program Manager or Directors as requested.

Productivity and Coverage Responsibilities:

• Must achieve 50% of service delivery goals while delivering high-quality care and services.
• May be required to meet service delivery goals at other Santa Clara County Behavioral Health programs.
• Ensures coverage during absences or unplanned events by coordinating with team members and management.
• Adjusts workload as necessary to ensure uninterrupted service delivery, including stepping in to provide support during peak demand times or staff shortages.
• Adheres to the program’s scheduling protocols to maintain appropriate client-to-provider ratios.

And perform other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certification, and Experience

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Current Behavioral Board of Sciences (BBS) license from an accredited institution recognized in California (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW).
• Must obtain Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) certification to assess and authorize involuntary psychiatric holds (5150) within 6 months of employment.
• First Aid Certified within 30 days of employment.
• CPR Certified within 30 days of employment.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable form of transportation.
• A minimum of 3 years of therapist experience preferred.
• Experience with substance abuse treatment preferred.
• Experience working with criminal justice population preferred.
• Experience working within the Santa Clara County –Department of Behavioral Health Services system preferred.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health and trauma informed treatment.
• Knowledge of cultural stigmas of counseling and treatment services.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of the healing arts, case management, crisis intervention, client centered counseling, and group facilitation.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word Outlook and internet applications.

• Knowledge and experience with Medi-CAL documentation standards preferred.
• Knowledge of substance abuse recovery principles and resources; including Co-occurring disorders preferred.

Competencies

• Clinical Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, intakes, and individualized treatment planning based on client needs and response to treatment.
• Crisis Intervention: Proficiency in managing and de-escalating crises, stabilizing situations, and collaborating with the treatment team for effective resolution.
• Case Management: Expertise in coordinating care, linking clients to internal and external resources, and following up on treatment progress.
• Substance Use Treatment Knowledge: Strong understanding of substance use disorder treatment models, including cognitive behavioral approaches.
• Group Facilitation: Ability to lead group counseling and education sessions, fostering a supportive and educational environment for clients.
• Documentation Accuracy: Skilled in maintaining detailed and timely documentation of treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge paperwork, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Ethical Practice and Confidentiality: Adherence to ethical standards in clinical practice, including the safeguarding of client confidentiality.
• Collaboration and Communication: Effective at working with multidisciplinary teams, case managers, probation officers, social workers, and other healthcare providers to ensure holistic care for clients.
• Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds of clients, integrating this knowledge into treatment to provide culturally sensitive care.

• Productivity and Adaptability: Capable of meeting productivity goals and adjusting to workload changes, ensuring continuous service delivery even during staff shortages or high-demand periods.
• Resilience and Flexibility: Ability to manage rotating after-hours crisis support, weekend shifts, and coverage needs while maintaining personal resilience and self-care.
• Training and Supervision: Willingness to support interns, participate in supervision, and engage in ongoing professional development, including licensed-specific trainings.
• Bilingual Skills (Preferred): Proficiency in additional languages, especially those commonly spoken in the community, is preferred for enhancing client communication.
• Flexibility: Ability to work a minimum of one late day per week (until 8pm).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In an 8-hr workday, employee is required to perform work:

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Standing

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Walking

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Driving

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In an average month, employee must travel out of town

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In an 8-hr workday, employee must:

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Job requires:

Working at heights

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☒ No

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Operating heavy machinery

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What type

Operating desk machines

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What type

Computer, fax, printer, phone

Precise manual dexterity

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Ability to precisely and accurately transmit written data, input data

Exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity

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Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals

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