Unlicensed Clinician - Mental Health 105

Sage House is a licensed 16-bed mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) serving San Mateo County residents, 18-59, with long histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinician Unlicensed provides mental health support services to members served and their families at the program. The Clinician also assists in the coordination of all mental health support services provided by the Team. This includes coordinating and collaborating with team members and outside agencies such as, the Conservator’s Office, Public Guardian’s Office, Probation Department, County Behavioral Health Services, and housing and inpatient providers. This individual may be assigned to work in program or remotely based on the program business needs.

Shifts Available: 

Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Days: Sunday - Thursday

Expected starting wage is $37.35. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field and working towards licensure and registered with the Board of Behavioral Science
• One (1) year direct service experience with mentally ill individuals

For Orange County Programs:

• • A Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field and working towards licensure and registered with the Board of Behavioral Science
  • Two (2) years of experience in mental health setting
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with Program Director/Administrator to ensure program offers individuals served increasing opportunities for employment, social integration and independent living
• Maintains and participates actively in program activities when present
• Participates in the program evaluation process, utilizing results to identify needs, establish goals and directions for future planning as assigned
• Attends and oversees the monthly Utilization Review process, including monthly and quarterly data reports to County and other stakeholders as necessary
• May assist in training staff to complete service plans and risk assessments; oversees service planning and risk assessment for all clients of the program
• May oversee referrals to the Program as assigned
• Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care; provides direct services to clients, families and clients’ community supports
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with persons served
• Attends and participates in primary therapy, community meetings, family therapy, and groups
• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions
• May facilitate and participate in team meetings and service planning meetings as assigned
• Provides leadership in facilitating the team process
• Provides 24/7 on-call (cell phone) coverage as needed
• Assures that clients know and understand their legal status and rights
• Ensures all clinical issues are addressed around hospitalization of members served
• Assists with Service Coordination Plan, including:
  • Appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services, as assigned.
  • Coordinating with the office support staff to assure that client benefits and finance are in order, as assigned
  • Developing and maintaining an awareness of community resources
• If employed at Inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
• If employed at Outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

SKILLS

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to navigate electronic health records
• Thorough understanding of client rights
• Knowledge of persistent mental illness and basic medical and psychiatric terminology
• Understanding of issues pertaining to older adults
• Skilled in use of Microsoft Suite and telehealth platforms

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently twist and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious).

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability