Mental Health Professional - Rural Mental Health

Turning Point of Central California, Inc.

WE EXIST TO SERVE PEOPLE IN NEED.

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. was founded in 1970. For over 50 years now, we have been transforming lives across the state of California. From Mental Health to Community Corrections, Children’s Services, Housing Programs, Recovery Services, Substance Abuse Disorders & more; we serve people in need. Our desire is to see individuals reach their full potential, and create lasting change that will stand the test of time.

POSITION:

Mental Health Professional

PROGRAM:

Rural Mental Health

LOCATION:

275 S. Madera Street, Suite 404, Kerman, CA 93630

WEBSITE:

https://www.tpocc.org/rmh

Connecting our rural communities to trusting relationships for life changing transformation.

RMH (Rural Mental Health) is dedicated to serving the rural areas of Fresno County. RMH seeks to help people recognize their strengths and abilities to successfully regain independence and self-sufficiency in the community. We focus on recovery, resiliency, and wellness of the individual, with a “whatever it takes” approach. We run 8 outpatient mental health clinics serving adults with severe mental illness (schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorders), children with serious emotional disturbances, and those with a mental health diagnosis. RMH is funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) in partnership with Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health.

HIRING MANAGER:

Emily Vargas, Assistant Program Director

PHONE:

(855) 343-1057

BASE PAY:

Monolingual/Masters: Class 162 $64,084.51 - $77,96860/annual)

Bilingual/Masters: Class 167 ($64,762.95 - $81,945.79/annual)

Monolingual/Licensed: Class 172 ($65,448.58 - $86,125.86/annual)

Bilingual/Licensed: Class 177 ($68,787.12 - $90,519.16/annual)

STATUS:

Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Until Filled

AVAILABLE:

Immediately

Company Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits
  403b Tax Deferred Annuity Retirement fund
• 401a Pension Plan fund
• Term life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On the job training including paid professional development and career development
• Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
• Excellent work/life balance including generous vacation and holiday pay
• Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
• Family-oriented environment
• Mileage reimbursement for travel
• Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• BBS Supervision Provided for MFTI, APCC and ACSW's
• Qualified work shortage site for the California Mental Health Loan Assumption Program (MHLAP)
• Regular work schedule (Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm) No nights or weekends!
• Qualified Worksite for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Government Loan Forgiveness Program

We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

JOB SUMMARY

The Mental Health Professional reports to the Assistant Program Director and is responsible for providing mental health clinical services, direct treatment services to patients, and case management services to clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a caseload of clients.
• Adhere to reporting requirements for incidents of Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Adult Abuse, Dependent Adult Abuse, and Tarasoff warnings per California reporting laws.
• Document services to meet all clinical program and state requirements, including Short-Doyle/Medi-Cal requirements, noting significant intervention and progress toward development and attainment of a treatment plan.
• Meet with clinical mental health services staff for the purpose of reviewing client progress and to assure quality treatment planning.
• Review client files at discharge for completion, making written notes of findings, and review findings with counseling staff for the purpose of quality assurance.
• Train interns/volunteers in program procedures, specific work assignments, and ethical obligations including client confidentiality.
• Provide direct services in the clinic, and in the community, including individual and group treatment, case management, and consultation.
• Give input on overall structure of treatment program.
• Consult with and/or educate community groups, and other agencies.
• Provide supervision and training of other staff as assigned.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and on-site staff training.
• Will drive on Agency business.
• Thinks and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Employees are expected to manage their cell phone use so that the Agency cell phone stipend covers all business usage. Any calls not covered by the stipend are to be made on a company landline phone.
• The position of Mental Health Professional, and the role as a professional working with people in distress can create increased mental/occupational stress.
• Comply with all Turning Point Safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to: workplace safety, reporting work related injuries, Infection Control and preventing potential safety risks for staff, clients and others.
• Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at Turning Point. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees also are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure or other absences from scheduled hours are disruptive and must be avoided.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Program Director. Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed Preferred: Currently licensed in the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Masters: A Master’s degree in behavioral health science with current registration as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) or an Associate Social Worker (ASW).
• Must be registered with Board of Behavioral Science (BBS).
• Demonstrated skills in clinical mental health services with individuals, families, and groups.
• Experience with co-occurring substance use disorders and treatment modalities.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Must be available by cell phone as needed.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Office 365, Teams, Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, general physical, and TB test.
• COVID19 vaccination required prior to employment.
• Must maintain good relationships with current, future and past employees, co-workers, vendors, third party administrators, and others with whom the Agency is transacting business, and relate to them in a professional manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR BILINGUAL SKILL

• Communicate effectively in written and spoken Spanish and/or Hmong.
• Required ability to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish and/or Hmong speaking clients and families for all clinical purposes.
• Assist with phone calls for Spanish and/or Hmong clients.
• Required to provide language translations for case managers and Physicians on a periodic basis.
• Minimal adequate competency in the Spanish language as evidenced by successful passage of the TPOCC Spanish Competency Test.
• Other translation tasks as required.