Project-Based Mental Health Therapist
Child Care Resource CenterAbout the role
Expected Hourly Pay Rate:
$33.00Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.
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General Summary: Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor with clinical oversight provided by the FWB Manager or designee, the Project-Based Mental Health Therapist-NE provides mental health services (consultation or therapy) as required by contract. The PB MHT-NE provides services such as individual/ family therapy and/or clinical consultation for the duration of the funding, set to conclude on June 30, 2026. The PB MHT-NE maintains current and accurate documentation of services as required by contract. The PB MHT-NE operates within the current best practices of the Mental Health field and adheres to Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) or Board of Psychology (BOP) legal/ethical standards, State regulations, and Agency policy.
Within a team environment, this position will perform the following responsibilities:
Provide Services to enrolled recipients (60%)
- Services may include individual/ /family therapy to adults/children and/or mental health consultation with early childhood educators/caregivers utilizing appropriate treatment models/modalities based on initial intake and assessment. Services may be in the office, in family homes, and may occasionally be virtual.
- Complete required initial intake assessments/screenings.
- In consultation with FWB Director or designee, provide immediate, clinical assessment and intervention of potential 5150/5585 (involuntary hospitalization) situations.
- Maintain documentation of all services provided to assigned clients/families/early childhood educators in accordance with program and agency timelines.
Individualized Child and Family Centered Consultation (20%)
- Provide and maintain compliant documentation of clinical consultation to internal partners on topics such as, but not limited to, mandated reporting (child/elder/dependent adult) questions, age-appropriate behavioral interventions, Danger to Self (DTS) and Danger to Others (DTO) assessments.
- Provide and maintain compliant documentation of consultation and client needs and create or follow-up on plans to support these needs
Community Referrals (10%)
- Provide and maintain documentation of referrals and linkages to assigned clients to meet identified needs, including but not limited to: longer term therapeutic services, therapeutic needs beyond the scope/level of care of program the client is enrolled in , basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, safety), etc.
Other: (10%)
- Participate in Reflective Supervision with FWB Director or designee.
- Participate in team meetings as directed by Program Manager
- Participate in administrative supervision with Program Manager
- Contribute to federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
- Comply with CA Mandated Child Abuse, Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Laws
- Complete all related documentation within contract and Agency deadlines.
- Maintain proper confidentiality/HIPAA compliance procedures when handling records and information
- Develop and maintain well-defined lines of communication and professional boundaries
Job Specifications
Minimum Required
Education: Master’s or Doctoral Degree in psychology, social work, or related and license-eligible in the State of California through the BBS or BOP;
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of direct experience providing therapy to adults, couples, families and children in a clinic-based or private practice setting. Experience gained during practicum training will be considered.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience, working with children birth t
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