Rehab Therapist

Job Details: Job Location: SM Willow - Redwood City, CA, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $30.00 - $33.00Hourly, Program/Dept: MHRC
Reports to: Activities Director
Classification: Regular, fulltime, non-exempt
 

About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supported over 48,000 youth and adults across six counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area last year. ​
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Caminar's mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. The organization was founded in 1964, and our vision is to be a BEACON of SAFETY, COMPASSION, and FULFILLMENT, supporting all those in our communities who need it most. ​

Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faiths, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome here. To learn more, please visit www.caminar.org

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Activities Director, the Rehab Therapist provides clinical and rehabilitation services to adults with psychiatric disabilities in the Willow MHRC program. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary treatment team the Rehab Therapist assists in the development and implementation of treatment goals, performing rehab assessments, individual and group therapy; is an advocate for clients; provides crisis prevention and intervention when necessary; and helps plan a program including the utilization of community resources to enhance the individual’s quality of life. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Complete comprehensive clinical rehab assessments as assigned.
Conduct individual and group therapy to assigned clients utilizing evidence-based practices.
Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for adults residing in the program.
Facilitate psychoeducational groups utilizing evidence-based practices.
Contribute to the development of individual treatment and behavior plans.
Provide support to Activities Director with training and supervising of Rehab Activity Leaders as assigned.
Attend multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned.
Develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with all individuals served.
Maintain a client caseload as assigned.
Document in a timely manner treatment planning, weekly progress notes, assessments, and interventions according to agency, county, and Medi-Cal billing and quality assurance requirements.
Work collaboratively with client’s Willow treatment team and program leadership.
In collaboration with multidisciplinary team participate in weekly case conferences and treatment team meetings for all Willow clients
Perform all job functions in cooperation with the supervisor, other staff on the team, and other clinical staff, including sharing information regarding all important interventions.
Participate in staff meetings and attend in-service trainings, as assigned.
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision sessions.
Attend and complete trainings as assigned and in a timely manner.
Drive agency vehicle to client outings, as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures, so that services can be provided in a timely manner; always comply with agency vehicle policy.
Participate in promoting a safe, healthy, and clean working environment always consistent with applicable laws, industry standards and the agency’s own Health & Safety Program.
Complete and submit accurate time sheets and absence reports to program management in a timely manner.
Promote within the agency and with the public the philosophy and practice of social rehabilitation.
Actively, in the workplace and with community partners, nurture and advance the cooperative, harmonious and teamwork-oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace through daily efforts and self-presentation to promote an atmosphere of dignity and mutual respect in line with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures.
Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills :
Must be passionate about Caminar mission.
BA in Psychology, Social Sciences, Recreation Therapy or Expressive Arts Therapy is required. MA/MS in mental health/social work-related field strongly preferred. Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) (AMFT, ASW, APCC etc.) is preferred. Must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a mental health program serving persons with severe and persistent mental disabilities. Such experience shall be in the direct provision of services to a program's identified clients or residents. A bachelor’s degree with a major in psychology, social work or behavioral sciences may be substituted for the two (2) years of full-time work experience or its part-time equivalent.
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required. Experience with Human Service Information Systems strongly preferred. Experience with web-based time and attendance and staff training and development system strongly preferred.
Consistently demonstrate reliability, dependability, high ethical standards, adaptability, and strong work ethic.
Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Customer Service—manages difficult customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Oral and written communication—speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings. Completes written progress notes and other formal communications skillfully and professionally.
Quality management—looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Planning/organizing—prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability—is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently on special projects.

Position Requirements:

Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs., and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc. Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with residents and staff, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances, dust, and loud noises.
Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, phone, and fax machine.

Essential Requirements:

Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
This position may require limited, occasional, or frequent driving.  If required, a valid California driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance is required by law.  In addition, an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
Must be able to pass post offer pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
If applicable, a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.