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.
JOB SUMMARY
The Mental Health Professional – Team Lead reports to the Program Director and is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day to day activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible to perform duties as assigned by the Program/Clinic Director in the areas of program procedures, personnel management, evaluation and clinical services.
- Employees shall follow the reporting requirements for incidents of Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Adult Abuse, Dependent Adult Abuse, and Tarasoff warnings per California reporting laws.
- Attend, facilitate, and participate in staff meetings and on-site staff training.
- Provide supervision and training to all staff members assigned to the team.
- Monitor and track service provision to consumers who have accessed services.
- Ensure high-risk cases are monitored until stabilized, whether new cases or in conjunction with cases already assigned to other teams.
- Monitor adherence to and train staff in the areas of data input and workflow as it relates to the use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Maintain good relationships with clients, co-workers, government representatives and any other individual with whom the Agency is transacting business, and relate to them in a professional manner.
- Assist in reviewing case files to assure compliance with State and Federal government policies, procedures and rules (EPSDT compliance).
- Prepare reports and correspondence as required.
- Utilize applied principals of critical incident management.
- Co-lead and facilitate quarterly all-access meetings in coordination with the other clinics.
- Train staff in the use of Targeted Case Management services and principals.
- Work with Program Director or designee and HR to address any employee-related
- Maintain a safe work environment for staff and clients.
- Will drive on Agency business as needed.
- Think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
- Physical presence at the office is required.
- 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.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licensed: Licensed in the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Family Child Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist, with at least two (2) years' post-licensure
- Hours Completed: A Master’s degree in behavioral science with a current intern registration (M.F.T. or L.C.S.W.) and hours completed.
- Unlicensed: A Master’s degree in behavioral science with current intern registration (M.F.T. or L.C.S.W.).
- Must be registered with Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
- Should be eligible to supervise waivered clinicians.
- Should have experience managing clinical staff.
- Demonstrated skills in clinical mental health services with individuals, families, and groups.
- Knowledge of mental illness and effective treatment approaches to mental disorder to include evidence-based modalities of treatment.
- Must have experience managing crisis and applying crisis intervention skills.
- Must remain knowledgeable of the new developments in the mental health field including changes in laws and regulations.
- Ability to use equipment necessary to complete the responsibilities of the job.
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken Spanish preferred.
- Establish and maintain community relationships.
- Ability to operate within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
- 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 criminal background check.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and TB test.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR MHP TEAM LEAD
- Licensed in the State of California by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage Family Child Therapist (LMFT) with at least two (2) years of post-licensure experience.
- Ability to provide direct mental health services to individuals, families, and/or groups.
- Knowledge of mental illness and effective treatment approaches to mental disorder, including evidence based practices.
- Provide administrative oversight of licensed or unlicensed mental health providers including in the areas of case management, treatment planning, coordinated care, etc. in accordance to standards set by Program Director.
- Provide effective communication and oversight to a team of clinical providers (up to 10), that consistently meets Agency mission statement and program objectives.
- Knowledge of and adherence to record keeping procedures related to physical health information, confidentiality, privacy and security in accordance the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Must remain knowledgeable of the new developments in the mental health field including changes in laws and regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS BBS SUPERVISORS
- Licensed as an L.M.F.T. or L.C.S.W. or L.P.C.C. for 2 years or more and is able to provide clinical supervision in accordance with the regulations of the California Board of Behavioral Science (BBS), to A.M.F.T., A.S.W., or A.P.C.C. staff.
- Has taken or is able to take (required immediately after hire) BBS approved courses to become a valid BBS Supervisor of associate clinicians.
- Demonstrate knowledge and abilities to supervise clinical staff, to provide clinical assessments and interventions using individual, family, and group modalities.
- Expertise in supervising and training staff in record keeping, documentation procedures, and client/record confidentiality, as required by professional and legal standards in the State of California, and Turning Point of Central California Policy and Procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR BILINGUAL SKILL
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken Spanish.
- Required ability to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish speaking clients and families for all clinical purposes.
- Assist with phone calls for Spanish 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.
COMPANY BENEFITS:
- Pay Range:
- Monolingual/Masters/Lead: Class 172 ($68,066.52 - $86,125.86/Annually)
- Bilingual/Masters/Lead: Class 177 ($68,787.12 - $90,519.16/Annually)
- Monolingual/Licensed/Lead: Class 182 ($72,295.95 - $95,136.53/Annually)
- Bilingual/Licensed/Lead: Class 187 ($75,983.77 - $99,989.45/Annually)
- Monolingual/Licensed/Lead/BBS: Class 187 ($75,983.77 - $99,989.45/Annually)
- Bilingual/Licensed/Lead/BBS: Class 192 ($79,859.71 - $105,089.92/Annually)
- Company paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Pension Fund and many other voluntary benefits
- Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Regular work schedule (Monday through Friday)
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.
Turning Point of Central California, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.