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Interfaith Community Services Licensed Clinical Therapist in Escondido, California
Licensed Clinical Therapist
Escondido
Description
WHAT YOU WILL DO:This position will provide professional mental health services, to include case consultation and individual and group psychotherapy; evaluations and treatment, and perform related work as required supporting the mission of Interfaith Community Services in a permanent supportive housing program located in San Diego. This position is also responsible for the clinical supervision of assigned interns and trainees.
Conducts intake assessments; prepares evaluations which includes obtaining personal, social, emotional, and substance abuse history; determines the cause, nature, and severity of the clients current mental status
Develops, evaluates, and implements goal-oriented treatment plans
Provides direct treatment services such as individual and group therapy to a difficult and complex client population
Intervenes in crisis situations when a patient exhibits acute psychiatric symptoms which present an immediate threat to the patient or others
Provides rehabilitative and socialization services to restore and maintain the best possible functional level of clients with chronic psychological impairments
Provides consultation to other staff members on a clients history, mental status, and previous treatment, and on the community resources available for the treatment of a client
Participates in staff review of a case(s); recommends changes in therapeutic techniques, environment, and/or charting to facilitate client recovery
Assists clients and their families in understanding the nature of their mental or emotional disorder; provides emotional support and information to assist them in identifying external stressors that contribute to the clients problems
Prepares case documentation, progress reports, special reports, proposals, manuals, and correspondence
May provide guidance to volunteers and staff
Participates in mental health conferences and local area committees
Provides clinical supervision and oversight to interns and associates and documentation
Recommends when to terminate professional counseling treatment; develops follow-up and/or revised post treatment techniques and activities
Participate in case management meetings, staff meetings, trainings, conferences, program evaluation, and program development
Performs additional duties as assigned
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off - Three weeks to start!
- Paid Holidays - 13 scheduled
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- ADandD / Group Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
- Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Early Release Days!
- Work Anniversary Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Home Ownership Assistance Program
- Casual Work Environment
- Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities
Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.