Mental Health Clinician

Description

About Swords to Plowshares

Founded in 1974, Swords to Plowshares is a community-based not-for-profit organization that provides counseling and case management, employment and training, housing, and legal assistance to veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area. We promote and protect the rights of veterans through advocacy, public education, and partnerships with local, state, and national entities. Believing that war causes wounds and suffering that last beyond the battlefield, our mission is to heal the wounds of war and to restore dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency to all veterans in need, and to end homelessness and poverty among those we serve. To learn more about Swords to Plowshares, please visit our website at www.swords-to-plowshares.org.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement of Intent:

Swords to Plowshares is fully committed to the ongoing work of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. For us, this is a process and not a destination. We embrace the principles of cultural humility to create spaces where all people feel welcome, heard, and valued.

We stand against injustice and discrimination of all kinds. This includes mistreatment based on race, age, color, veteran/military status, language, ethnic background, national origin, ancestry, ability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, other status protected by law, and the other qualities/traits that make you unique. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Job Title (title)*

Mental Health Clinician

Location (Job Location)*

1060 Howard Street, San Francisco, Ca 94103

Employment Type

Full-Time; Exempt

Schedule (Work Hours)

Monday- Friday: 8:00am- 4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm or 10:00am-6:00pm

Salary Requirements

$90,000-$100,000

Summary (description)*

The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing therapeutic support to individuals and their families to address a variety of mental health and emotional challenges. The role involves assessing client needs, developing and implementing care plans, and offering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote mental health and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

Client Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate the mental health, emotional, and psychological needs of clients.
• Use diagnostic screening tools and clinical judgment to diagnose mental health disorders and determine appropriate interventions.

Treatment Planning and Therapy:

• Develop personalized care plans based on assessment findings, client goals, and best practices.
• Provide individual, group, and case management services using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and modalities.

Crisis Intervention:

• Respond to clients in immediate distress and provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Develop crisis management strategies and safety plans to address urgent client needs.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain detailed and accurate client records, including care plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries within designated time frame.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards for documentation and confidentiality.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, social workers, and community resources to ensure comprehensive client care.
• Provide referrals to additional services or resources as needed, and coordinate care with other providers.
• Must be able to carry out the essential duties of the position within what can be considered reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities and be comfortable working with an at-risk client population, including embracing the agency's Cultural Humility and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Clinical Director of Non-Residential Services.

Education

• Master's in behavioral science (social work, psychology, counseling, etc.)

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year experience providing psychotherapy and case management services working with complex behavioral health and substance use challenges in a fast-paced social service drop-in setting.

Skills

• Ability to work with a diverse population- individuals experiencing co-occurring disorders, psychosis, and other severe mental health presentations.

• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.

• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to follow through with tasks in a timely manner.

• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

Compensation is based on a competitive public interest salary scale. Swords to Plowshares offers a generous benefits package including the following benefits:

• Excellent medical and dental packages
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• 17 vacation days in the first year
• 12 holidays every year
• Wellness program