Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under general supervision of the Program Director, the Mental Health Licensed Clinician provides and/or coordinates psycho-social services for the mental health needs of older adults 60 years of age and older; and performs related work as required. The Mental Health Licensed Clinician position is a Geriatric Specialist position that provides on-site supportive services to clients who reside at Alpha Square.

Hiring to fill two positions at two different locations:

1) Alpha Square

550 14th St.
San Diego, CA 92101

2) Geriatric Specialty

286 Euclid Ave. Suite #304

San Diego, Ca. 92114

Employment Requirements:

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Counseling theory, principles and practices, and consultation techniques related to older adults;
• Quality assurance principles and practices;
• Cultural and socio-economic issues relevant to providing appropriate rehabilitation and recovery services to special population groups, including older adults, African-American, Latino, and LGBTQ population/ communities;
• Legal and ethical issues pertaining to delivery of professional services;
• Human behavior theory;
• Local community and agency resources available to assist the older adult population;
• Group dynamic theories and methods; normal and abnormal emotional growth and development patterns;
• Psychological and behavioral dysfunctions occurring in mental disorders or in social disorganization;
• Bio-psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery treatment modalities;
• Diagnostic categories (DSM) related to older adults;
• Current trends and issues in the field of counseling, psychotherapy, and older adults.Ability to:
• Work with the older adult population;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Maintain detailed and timely client documentation;
• Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy and judgment in dealing with a variety of people with mental illnesses;
• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other professional staff and the public;
• Comprehend and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures relative to the provision of social services;
• Appropriately identify, assess, diagnose and effect appropriate treatment plans utilizing community resources and psycho-social treatment modalities in meeting the needs of the older adult populations;
• Interview for the purposes of acquiring diagnostic information and effecting treatment;
• Communicate effectively with people of various educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds;
• Operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications, and operate other standard office equipment.

Qualifications:

Experience and Training:

Typical ways to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above are: Completion of a Master’s Degree program in social work or counseling from an accredited university with three years of increasingly responsible and related experience in a health or mental health setting including those serving the older adult population; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in geriatric services. Clinical practice and course work in advanced health assessment, advanced pharmacology and advanced pathophysiology is preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid California Class C Driver’s License, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment; or must have the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel. Must be licensed by the State of California as an LCSW, MFT, or Clinical Psychologist. TB test required upon hire and must be maintained every four years. Must show proof of COVID vaccination + booster.

Example of Major Functions:

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

• Acts as the Geriatric Specialist for the assigned Region;
• Provides mental health senior adult services such as mental health screenings, assessment, triage and linkage with primary care and geriatric service providers, short term case management and individual counseling, as well as crisis intervention;
• Facilitates group, family and collateral counseling sessions and specialized psycho educational classes;
• Conducts outreach activities within a psychosocial rehabilitation treatment perspective, and consultation to other service providers for the older adult population;
• Collaborates with other service team members and other appropriate individuals on clients’ status;
• Provides guidance and instruction to other staff members regarding appropriate treatments for clients within scope of responsibility and expertise;
• Maintains detailed documentation of clients’ progress and various other administrative functions associated with the program;
• Documents client charts including updates and entry of assigned clients’ progress notes;
• Maintains daily log of clients seen;
• Provides ongoing assistance, support and guidance to assigned older adult clients;
• Interviews and screens potential clients;
• Monitors clients’ progress, performs necessary services and/or ensures that services or treatments are provided as directed by service and/or care plans;
• Provides counseling to clients as required;
• Acts as a resource and provides and/or makes appropriate referrals for necessary or requested services;
• Conducts in-home assessment and intervention;
• Develops and maintains links with relevant referral sources, community service providers and/or human service professionals and provides information to these sources and agencies; when assigned, conducts program tours;
• Discusses client progress and/or issues with Program staff and professionals and, when appropriate, recommends solutions and/or requests assistance and guidance from management within scope of responsibility and expertise;
• Prepares quarterly summaries for clients; completes intake, discharge and other necessary paperwork as needed;
• Reads current literature, talks with colleagues, or participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in geriatrics and older adults.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92114: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• working in a health or mental health setting: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LCSW or MFT or Clinical Psychologist (Required)

Work Location: One location

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