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Merakey Hiring for Licensed Therapist at Rancho Cordova, CA Full Time
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our team at our program in Sacramento, CA.
Earn up to $40.87/hourly
Position Details
As a member of the Intensive Transition Services (ITS) Team, the Licensed Transition/Care Coordinator is qualified in the human services field and possesses the skills and experience necessary to provide clinical therapeutic interventions, care coordination and supportive services to program individuals with a mental health diagnosis and Intellectual/Developmental Disability (Dually Diagnosed). Services are provided in a multi-disciplinary team setting and done in under the clinical supervision of the Program Director.
Job Description
Provide recovery based, person centered services.
* Develop comprehensive goal plans in conjunction with individuals and family members.
* Provide Service coordination, including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual’s treatment team.
* Develop, write, implement, evaluate and revise, as necessary, individual’s treatment plans in collaboration with the Treatment Team.
* Provide individual and group supportive interventions and symptom management ensuring that immediate changes in the treatment plan are made, as necessary.
* Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
* Educate and support individual’s families and advocate for individual’s rights and preferences.
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of the following areas:
* Family structure and relationships
* Psychiatric history
* Substance Abuse
* Any history of drug and/or alcohol use
* Social development and functioning
* Daily living activities
* Document individual’s progress while maintaining a permanent record of individual’s activity in accordance with policies and regulations.
* Provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services in conjunction with other team members and with direction from staff with specialty training.
* Provide on call crisis intervention as required.
* Participate in daily organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings.
* Provide clinical expertise and support in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
* Participate in cross training with other specialists as deemed necessary by supervisor.
Structuring Time and Employment
* Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling to enable individuals to identify vocational strengths and areas to improve upon as well as establish vocational or career goals and plans to reach them.
* Plan, structure and prompt social and leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* Organize and lead individual and group social activities to increase social experience and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback and support.
* Provide mentoring, problem solving and support on and off job site.
* Perform work-related support services, such as wake-up calls, transportation and securing of appropriate clothing.
* Identify community resources within the natural environment that enhance individual’s quality of life
Activities of Daily Living Services
* Provide ongoing assessment, problem-solving, side-by-side services, skill training, supervision and environmental adaptations to assist individual activities of daily living.
* Assist individuals through education and promotion of good hygiene. (grooming, bathing, brushing teeth, etc.)
* Assist individuals in the identification and procurement of resources that can assist in securing safe and affordable housing and related necessities (utilities, furniture, etc.)
* Support individuals in the skill acquisition and performance of household activities (cleaning, organizing, laundry, nutrition education, meal planning grocery shopping etc.)
* Teach and promote money management skills.
* Assist individuals in accessing reliable transportation.
* Provide individual support therapy, social skill development and assertiveness training to increase individual’s social and interpersonal activities in community settings.
* Provide side-by-side support, coaching and encouragement to individuals to help facilitate social interactions.
* Support individuals in planning and participating in leisure time activities.
Support
* Provide practical help and supports, advocacy, coordination, side by side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance, training and supervision to help individuals obtain the necessities of daily living.
BENEFITS
Merakey offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans as well as competitive compensation plans. In addition, benefits include Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, DailyPay, membership in Care.com and much more!
To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers
Requisition number: 86065
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
* Master’s degrees in social work, Psychology, or another human service related field
* Current and unrestricted California license with the Board of Behavioral Sciences such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Preferred:
* At least one year of experience of case coordination and case management services
* Three to five years of experience in the behavioral health field working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
We are seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our team at our program in Sacramento, CA.
Earn up to $40.87/hourly
Position Details
As a member of the Intensive Transition Services (ITS) Team, the Licensed Transition/Care Coordinator is qualified in the human services field and possesses the skills and experience necessary to provide clinical therapeutic interventions, care coordination and supportive services to program individuals with a mental health diagnosis and Intellectual/Developmental Disability (Dually Diagnosed). Services are provided in a multi-disciplinary team setting and done in under the clinical supervision of the Program Director.
Job Description
Provide recovery based, person centered services.
* Develop comprehensive goal plans in conjunction with individuals and family members.
* Provide Service coordination, including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual’s treatment team.
* Develop, write, implement, evaluate and revise, as necessary, individual’s treatment plans in collaboration with the Treatment Team.
* Provide individual and group supportive interventions and symptom management ensuring that immediate changes in the treatment plan are made, as necessary.
* Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
* Educate and support individual’s families and advocate for individual’s rights and preferences.
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of the following areas:
* Family structure and relationships
* Psychiatric history
* Substance Abuse
* Any history of drug and/or alcohol use
* Social development and functioning
* Daily living activities
* Document individual’s progress while maintaining a permanent record of individual’s activity in accordance with policies and regulations.
* Provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services in conjunction with other team members and with direction from staff with specialty training.
* Provide on call crisis intervention as required.
* Participate in daily organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings.
* Provide clinical expertise and support in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
* Participate in cross training with other specialists as deemed necessary by supervisor.
Structuring Time and Employment
* Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling to enable individuals to identify vocational strengths and areas to improve upon as well as establish vocational or career goals and plans to reach them.
* Plan, structure and prompt social and leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* Organize and lead individual and group social activities to increase social experience and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback and support.
* Provide mentoring, problem solving and support on and off job site.
* Perform work-related support services, such as wake-up calls, transportation and securing of appropriate clothing.
* Identify community resources within the natural environment that enhance individual’s quality of life
Activities of Daily Living Services
* Provide ongoing assessment, problem-solving, side-by-side services, skill training, supervision and environmental adaptations to assist individual activities of daily living.
* Assist individuals through education and promotion of good hygiene. (grooming, bathing, brushing teeth, etc.)
* Assist individuals in the identification and procurement of resources that can assist in securing safe and affordable housing and related necessities (utilities, furniture, etc.)
* Support individuals in the skill acquisition and performance of household activities (cleaning, organizing, laundry, nutrition education, meal planning grocery shopping etc.)
* Teach and promote money management skills.
* Assist individuals in accessing reliable transportation.
* Provide individual support therapy, social skill development and assertiveness training to increase individual’s social and interpersonal activities in community settings.
* Provide side-by-side support, coaching and encouragement to individuals to help facilitate social interactions.
* Support individuals in planning and participating in leisure time activities.
Support
* Provide practical help and supports, advocacy, coordination, side by side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance, training and supervision to help individuals obtain the necessities of daily living.
BENEFITS
Merakey offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans as well as competitive compensation plans. In addition, benefits include Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, DailyPay, membership in Care.com and much more!
To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers
Requisition number: 86065
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
* Master’s degrees in social work, Psychology, or another human service related field
* Current and unrestricted California license with the Board of Behavioral Sciences such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Preferred:
* At least one year of experience of case coordination and case management services
* Three to five years of experience in the behavioral health field working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
