Therapist
Company: Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF SAN FRANCISCO, INC. POSITION DESCRIPTION
AND JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Mental Health Specialist/Therapist EMIC
Behavioral Health Services Union Position Horizons Unlimited of San
Francisco, Inc. (Horizons), established in 1965, is a
community-based organization located in the Mission District and
offers substance use prevention, treatment, employment/workforce
development, mental health and wellness, and gender-affirming
services, to Latino and all youth of color, up to age 24, and their
families residing in the Mission District and throughout the city
and county of San Francisco. Position Title: Mental Health
Specialist/Therapist Reports To: Program Director, Treatment
Programs Program Summary: Emic Behavioral Health Services is a
program of Horizons that provides a variety of culturally rooted
and linguistically competent (Spanish and English) mental health
and wellness services to Transitional Age Youth (TAY, ages 16-24)
and their families. Services include outreach and engagement
activities within the community, intake, screenings and assessments
for mental health and co-occurring needs, case planning/management
and service linkage, wellness groups, and individual/family
therapy. Our population includes TAY and their families who
traditionally do not pursue mental health services, face stigma in
accessing services, and/or who may have unmet and undiagnosed
needs. Position Description: The Mental Health Specialist/Therapist
is responsible for providing therapeutic services to clients and
their families. Additionally, and in collaboration with the
program's Mental Health Case Manager, this position will jointly
assess mental health challenges, and provide input and information
needed for coordinated care. Generally, short term therapy is
offered (12-16 weeks) in order to stabilize the client and if
longer care is needed, care can be extended or linkage to more
long-term therapy with trusted community partners will be made.
Duties and Responsibilities: Provide trauma-informed, healing
centered and culturally competent, therapeutic services and
interventions for TAY and their families, both on and offsite if
needed (school, home, in the community, etc.). Conduct screening,
intake, assessment using the CANS tool. Develop a client-driven and
strength-based treatment plan of care with each client. Provide
individual trauma recovery and family crisis intervention to
clients. Co-Facilitate wellness group with Mental Health Case
Manager. Work in collaboration with the Mental Health Case Manager
to provide coordinated care for clients and their family.
Participate in clinical and therapeutic consultation/case
conferencing with staff in need of support with clients. Document
and maintain client files while ensuring confidentiality according
to applicable policy and procedures and local, state and federal
laws; and accurately record services via tracking logs. Perform
administrative documentation responsibilities that may include
monitoring the maintenance of clinical records, chart review,
progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and daily logs.
Comply with all legal and ethical requirements set forth by the
Board of Behavioral Science and with the policies of the Department
of Public Health, Behavioral Health Services and Horizons. Attend
Department of Public Health, Mental Health Services Act, TAY System
of Care meetings, workgroups, and other activities to build rapport
with network providers, stay abreast of trends and best practices,
and meet contractual needs. Participate in Agency, Department of
Public Health and/or community events and activities to develop
associations and relationships with providers and youth in order to
promote program, identify those in need of services, take
referrals, and enroll youth in services. Assist in monitoring
compliance with funding source, state, and federal requirements.
Conduct clinical trainings with staff and attend outside trainings
as needed to inform clinical practice and interventions.
Participate in weekly group supervision meetings, semi-monthly All
Staff meetings, etc. Complete mandatory state compliance and other
trainings. Evening hours and clinical on-duty coverage may be
required. Performs other duties as required by the Program
Director. Minimum Qualifications: Bilingual Spanish/English
preferred. Must be license eligible or CA licensed (registered with
the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California or Board of
Psychology). Ability to provide verification of degree(s) and
licenses before start date. Must complete all requirements needed
to maintain licensure/certification. Education and practice will
include interventions based on a variety of theoretical frameworks,
including Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Narrative Theory,
Sensorimotor and body focused treatment, Somatic therapy,
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Tapping,
Mindfulness/Mentalization, Traumatic Memory Processing, and
Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Minimum of 3 years of relevant
experience in assessment, crisis intervention and case management
of persons with behavioral health issues. Comprehensive knowledge
of severely emotionally disturbed dynamics, interventions, and
treatment. Experience working in a youth provider non-profit
community agency. Sensitivity to issues of diversity in the
Chicano/Latino/Indigena community, and the ability to work well
with people with diverse perspectives, educational levels,
cultures, and priorities. Must demonstrate ability to work both
independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment
team. Strong communication (verbal and written) and organizational
skills. Computer skills (e.g., Macintosh, Word, Excel). Ability to
meet deadlines and juggle multiple competing deadlines. Must be
able to clear a Tuberculosis (TB) test before the first day of
employment and annually. Policy requires all staff to be vaccinated
for COVID-19 or have an approved reasonable accommodation. Complete
annual recurrent required training. This position is under the SEIU
1021 collective bargaining agreement and is subject to enrollment.
If in recovery, must be clean and sober for a minimum of 2 years.
Compensation and Benefits This is a full-time, permanent position
after successful completion of a 6-month probation period. Eligible
for benefits (medical, dental, vision plan, accidental life and
AD&D insurance) on the 1st of the month following 1 full month
of continuous employment. Other benefits include paid vacation,
sick leave, generous holidays, and professional development
opportunities. The position is offered as either a Mental Health
Specialist I or II based on licensure and/or experience. The hourly
wages range from $35.71-$41.78 depending on qualifications and
experience. Date Posted: Application Deadline: June 5, 2023 Open
until filled. COVID-19 advisory: Horizons operates as an essential
service organization and has implemented a COVID-19 Recovery Plan
that documents operations, safety protocols, and guidance for the
safety of staff and provision of services in accordance with local,
state and other Health Orders and guidelines. At the time of this
posting, services will primarily be offered in-person, onsite or in
local high schools. This is subject to change and Horizons reserves
the right to make changes to its Recovery Plan, processes, policies
and practices at its discretion. Horizons Unlimited of San
Francisco, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, culture, age, disability,
gender, or sexual orientation. Women and BIPOC are encouraged to
apply. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will
consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1
- 3 years Salary: $36 - $42 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No
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