Therapist (Registered/Licensed)

Except in the case of an undue hardship, La Familia provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities when the accommodations are necessary to enable the persons to perform the essential functions of the job. The Agency also provides reasonable accommodations when necessary based on religious needs. Individuals requiring workplace accommodations must discuss their needs with La Familia Human Resources. Individuals seeking accommodations for disabilities are typically required to provide medical documentation supporting the existence of a disability, the need for the accommodation, and what workplace modifications will enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, the Staff Therapist provides direct clinical services to Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) referred by Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) in-person behavioral health services for outpatient contracted FSP programs. The Staff Therapist is responsible for completing initial and updated assessments, developing client-centered treatment plans, providing individual and family therapy, and collaborating as needed with the FSP team. The Staff Therapist will use evidence-based practices, including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing, and ACT and FACT model of service. The Staff Therapist is also responsible for meeting all service delivery requirements and program KPIs. This role will uphold and champion the agency’s mission, vision, and values and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work culture. This position is covered under the SEIU 1021 Collective Bargaining Agreement. In addition to the established base pay, members will receive negotiated annual increases as follows: - January 2027: 3% base pay increase Future increases will be subject to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties & Responsibilities: Direct Services - Makes psychological evaluations of assigned clients; determines appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests to be used; clinical interviews with clients and other interested persons to develop information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment. - Interviews clients and families to gather social and psychiatric data; prepares mental health/environmental case histories for use in diagnosis; and participates in developing psychological treatment programs and case planning for clients. - Provides direct behavioral health services, delivered via telehealth and/or in-person, for outpatient-contracted programs. - Provides individual and family psychotherapy in alignment with monthly/annual goals. - Meets with clients (and families) for regular therapeutic interviews; guides the client (and family) in understanding his/her illness and contributing personal, social, and economic factors; assists client (and family) in developing realistic plans; advises client/family on community resources; and makes referrals and other arrangements as necessary. - Collaborate with service providers and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings. - Responsible for providing clinical direction for the FSP team members assigned to the FSP team. Documentation and Compliance - Complies with all agency’s policies and procedures and maintains strict HIPPA guidelines. - Submits records of service information and tracking consistent with program policies. - Follows appropriate charting and documentation requirements and agency regulations in a timely manner. - Provides input and feedback on potential related projects/programs, as appropriate. - Supports agency-wide Quality Improvement efforts. Clinical Service - Works effectively with staff and other health professionals to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and improve patient care. - Demonstrates knowledge of and complian…