Licensed Mental Health Therapist

External Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our team at our program in Sacramento, CA .

As a member of the Intensive Transition Services (ITS) Team, the Licensed Transition / Care Coordinator is qualified in the human services field and possesses the skills and experience necessary to provide clinical therapeutic interventions, care coordination and supportive services to program individuals with a mental health diagnosis and Intellectual / Developmental Disability (Dually Diagnosed).

Services are provided in a multi-disciplinary team setting and done in under the clinical supervision of the Program Director.

Job Description

• Provide and collaborate on comprehensive goal plans with individuals and their families.
• Coordinate service activities, including treatment plan development and implementation.
• Serve as a liaison with community agencies and families to maintain treatment coordination.
• Educate and support families, and advocate for individual rights.
• Deliver treatment, rehabilitation, and support services within a team, participate in meetings, and perform necessary cross-training as directed.
• Offer individual support therapy and promote social skill development in community settings.
• Offer practical assistance, advocacy, individualized support, and supervision to help individuals with daily living necessities.

Earn up to $83,000 - $88,000 annually

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay
• Work / Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Membership

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status.

Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications :

• Master’s degrees in social work, Psychology, or another human / social service related field
• Current and unrestricted California license with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) OR registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).
• Valid and current driver’s license and personal vehicle with insurance.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive to meet clients at their residence.

Preferred :

• At least one (1) year direct service experience with mentally ill individuals
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of Trauma informed care; experience in CBT, DBT, ACT. Experience working with individuals living with SMI.
30+ days ago