Job Description
Mental Health Therapist – Lead
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Full-Time (75–100%)
Compensation: $79,000 – $89,000 annually
Ready to make a difference in early intervention mental health care in Sonoma County?
We are seeking a Lead Mental Health Therapist to join our Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) Program , supporting individuals experiencing early symptoms of psychosis. This position plays a key role in direct clinical services, program outreach, and peer support—without direct supervisory responsibilities. You’ll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team trained by EPI-CAL TTA (a partnership between UC Davis, Stanford, and UCSF), and provide care in diverse settings, including clients’ homes, schools, and office environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop recovery-oriented treatment plans.
- Provide therapy (individual, family, group) and case management for mild to severe cases.
- Engage in community outreach and program presentations.
- Offer family support and advocacy, including attending IEP/504 meetings.
- Coordinate psychiatric care and medication management.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation per Medi-Cal/insurance standards.
- Co-lead bi-weekly evening multi-family groups.
- Deliver crisis intervention services and participate in the on-call rotation.
- Participate in regular supervision, clinical consultations, and team meetings.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (psychiatrists, family specialists, peer support).
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, quality assurance, and ethical standards.
- Manage a caseload of 15–20 clients, meeting monthly direct service expectations (63%).
Qualifications
- Master’s degree and registration/licensure as one of the following:
- AMFT / LMFT
- ASW / LCSW
- APCC / LPCC
- Bilingual (Spanish-English) fluency preferred
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
- At least 1 year of experience working in CHRp, FEP, or CSC programs.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- Familiarity with community resources and Medi-Cal documentation standards is a plus.
Job Tags
Full time, Afternoon shift,