Clinical Therapist I/II - Desert Region (including Blythe)

Full Job Description

This job opening will fill multiple current and upcoming Clinical Therapist I/II vacancies throughout the Riverside County Desert Region for the Riverside University Health System (Behavioral Health, Medical Center, and Community Health Clinics), including Regular, Temporary, and per diem positions.

For this recruitment, some positions are eligible for a 10% DTR differential that is applied to hours worked. At any time, this differential can be removed.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS** BLYTHE POSITIONS - May qualify for a NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program.

The Riverside University Health Systems - Behavioral Health department is currently recruiting for multiple Clinical Therapist I/II positions throughout Riverside County - Desert Region. As positions become available, the recruiter will review applications and refer applicants on an individual basis should they meet the department's requirements.

Openings for Associate & Licensed Clinicians (CT I/II):

Openings for Associate & Licensed Clinicians (CT I/II): MH/SU Clinic - Blythe Population: Children, adults, and older adults MHSA Clinic – Indio - Bilingual Population: Adults with moderate to severe mental illness. Knowledge of severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and borderline personality disorder, preferred. MHSA Older Adult – Indio Population: Aging adults (60+ clients) MHSA FSP Smart – Desert Hot Springs Population: Age adults 60 +, Field Work MHSA Indio Clinic – YHIP Population: Children, families, and TAY youth Deliver full-service partnership and intensive services to youth and families, aiming to reduce risk and prevent out-of-home placement through community collaboration. Treatment planning, assessments, individual/family therapy, case management, crisis intervention, risk management, team consultation, resource linkage, after-hours crisis support, and use of evidence-based practices.

Mobile Response Program – Indio Crisis 5.5% differential, per hour worked Population: All ages, all populations, Mobile crisis services, everyone MHSA FSP Adult Irsc – Palm Springs Population: 26 to 59 adults with severe, persistent mental illness BH - MHSA Cathedral City Clinic - YHIP Population: Children, Families, and TAY Youth Services. Deliver intensive support to youth and families, reducing risks and out-of-home placements through full-service partnerships and community collaboration. Provide assessments, treatment planning, therapy, case management, crisis intervention, risk management, community linkage, after-hours support, team participation, and use of evidence-based practices.

Under supervision, performs a range of therapeutic assignments related to the field of mental or behavioral health services and psychiatric social work, which includes the design and implementation of personalized treatment plans, individual and group psychotherapy, evaluations and investigations, and professional counseling, as applicable by professional licensing laws, in order to meet the needs of consumers or families with mental or emotional disorders; and performs other related duties as required.

The Clinical Therapist I is the unlicensed entry-level of the Clinical Therapist series.

This series includes the registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), the registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), and the registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).

Through education and supervised clinical experience on the job, incumbents in this classification develop advanced diagnostic and treatment skills while gaining qualifying experience for which state licensure is required.

The Clinical Therapist I is required to obtain a license issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist within six years from the date of hire.

Incumbents placed in this classification prior to September 18, 2014, may obtain licensure within eight years from the date of hire.

Clinical Therapist I is a natural progression underfill for the class of Clinical Therapist II.

Incumbents will be promoted to Clinical Therapist II after obtaining a satisfactory performance evaluation and upon providing proof of licensure.

The Clinical Therapist II is the journey and licensed level of the Clinical Therapist series. Positions in this class include the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). The Clinical Therapist II class has responsibility for performing, within the scope of licensure, a full range of psychotherapy and counseling for individual consumers, couples, families, and groups exhibiting a variety of mental health and related disorders in a clinic or institutional setting. Assignments range from average difficulty to very complex and may include serving in a lead capacity over other mental health treatment staff.

The Clinical Therapist II is distinguished from the Senior Clinical Therapist in that the latter is the lead level classification, responsible for the most complex assignments or providing extensive clinical supervision over unlicensed clinicians.

Meet the Team!Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County.

With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.

We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian’s Office, address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health, you’ll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

If you’re passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health

Requirements

• Interview consumers, relatives, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing mental or emotional disorders.

• Develop service plans with consumers; evaluate psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical, health, socialization, and housing needs.

• Coordinate with other staff members (psychiatrists, psychologists, and other program staff) and community agencies in carrying out and designing treatment or rehabilitation plans.

• Assist consumers and other concerned individuals in understanding the nature of major psychological illnesses and their psychosocial effects.

• Assist consumers and their families in understanding and choosing options of mental health treatment.
• Initiate and conduct individual, collateral, group, and family therapy sessions.

• Establish and maintain effective contact with local area mental health resources, including community members, parents, schools, residential facilities, and other agencies/organizations.

• Perform specialized tasks including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments.

• Participate in mental health conferences and local area committees.

• Prepare reports and write correspondence.

• Provide guidance to volunteers and staff.

• Act as a casework consultant to other clinical therapists and other departmental staff.

• Licensed level, within the scope of licensure, may provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians.

• Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands.

• Conduct clinical discussions regarding complex or difficult cases.

• Respond to emergencies, within licensure, which may occur on the unit.

• Coordinate the flow of information and clinical data to ensure continuity in treatment or shift.

• Serve as liaison with other sections, units, services, and agencies.

Qualifications

To review which position you qualify for please click on the links provided below.

Click here to review Clinical Therapist I job, qualifications.
Salary Range: $30.68 - $44.30 Hourly

Click here to review Clinical Therapist II, job qualifications.
Salary Range: $35.35 - $50.32 Hourly

Education: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral science field.

AND

Certificate: Clinical Therapist I must have possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Clinical Therapist II must have possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Additional Information

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association may be required.

Bilingual Testing

The Human Resources Department will coordinate a Bilingual (Spanish) Non-Proctored Assessment.

Security Clearance

A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriff’s Department may be required within the Department of Behavioral Health.

County of Riverside Human Resources Contact:

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Jammie Smith, via email at jasmith@rivco.org.