About the Role
The Licensed Therapist provides clinically and culturally competent mental health services to youth and adults, conducting psych-assessments, preparing intervention and treatment plans, and offering short-term individual and group therapy. This role requires independent judgment, proactive assessment of client needs, and expertise in evidence-based psychotherapy and culturally responsive care, aiming to improve health outcomes for Southeast Asian American communities.
Responsibilities
- Remotely provide clinically and culturally competent short-term individual and/or group counseling services to SEADC youth, families, adults, and older adults.
- Conduct screenings, intakes and initial assessments of clients using culturally competent practices.
- Develop mental health treatment plans to identify client needs and goals and engage in continuous clinical documentation.
- Identify and respond to crisis situations, including risk assessment and safety planning.
- Ensure clients receive high-quality, ethical mental health services in accordance with all applicable legal, ethical, state, and Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) guidelines.
- Facilitate a community wellness and healing workshop/event in virtual or in-person formats.
- Collect and document client and service information accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain organized and accurate client case files and records in compliance with HIPAA regulations, funder requirements, and all applicable state and agency policies and procedures.
- Ensure timely and accurate Salesforce data entry and reporting.
- Collaborate with the Project Coordinator to case plan for referrals and services outside of client’s mental health needs, including linkage to internal and external community resources.
- Coordinate care with schools, healthcare providers, and social service agencies when applicable.
- Lead and facilitate the Southeast Asian Clinicians Network (SEACN), supporting engagement and collaboration initiatives.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work from an accredited college or university.
- Maintain active licensure and meet all continuing education requirements.
- Licensed as an LMFT/MFCC/LPCC/LCSW in California.
- Adhere to state, BBS, funder, and agency policies and procedures.
- Uphold ethical standards as outlined by professional licensing boards.
- Experience working with children, youth, adults, older adults, and/or families from culturally diverse backgrounds and low-income neighborhoods.
- Demonstrate experience and knowledge in short-term and preventative counseling, case management, and linkage for diverse communities.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
- Clinical expertise to effectively assess, coordinate, implement, and evaluate all services required to meet the needs of the client.
- Familiarity with privacy, health, and safety laws.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Experience with data entry and CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
- Familiarity with project management platforms and online communications platforms such as Teams.
- Adaptability to adopt new software and technologies and participate in the development of such systems by providing feedback.
- Bilingual spoken language proficiency in an Asian or Southeast Asian language, especially Khmer, Lao, Thai, or Vietnamese.
- Combination of education and clinical experience related to behavioral health issues related to immigration, migration, and other social issues faced by the Southeast Asian community.
- Knowledge and self-awareness of issues of race, class, and ethnicity.
- Cultural responsiveness, competence, and humility in therapeutic settings.
- Listening and interview skills to explore patient needs and administer treatment plans.
- Oral communication skills to counsel and advise patients.
- Coaching skills to help patients make positive changes.
- Passion for the organization's mission and values.
- Pass fingerprinting background check before start date.
- Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States.
Skills
- Culturally competent mental health services
- Psych-assessments
- Intervention and treatment plan preparation
- Short-term individual and group therapy
- Behavioral health services
- Health prevention strategies
- Evidence-based psychotherapy
- Behavioral change interventions
- Culturally responsive, person-centered care
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Case management
- Linkage for diverse communities
- HIPAA regulations
- Salesforce data entry
- Microsoft 365 Office applications
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Outlook
- CRM systems
- Project management platforms
- Online communications platforms
- Teams
- Bilingual spoken language proficiency in an Asian or Southeast Asian language (Khmer, Lao, Thai, or Vietnamese)
- Listening skills
- Interview skills
- Oral communication skills
- Coaching skills
Location
- Remote
- 166 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Work Type
- Fully remote
- Part Time
Experience Level
- Licensed
Education Level
- Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work
- Licensed as an LMFT/MFCC/LPCC/LCSW in California
Salary/Compensations
- $150 per hour
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter benefits
- Paid holiday, vacation, and sick days
- Corporate discount provider program
About the Company
- The objective of this function area is to promote community wellness and health through active community engagement, culturally relevant activities, workshops, and events.
- It provides resources and supports a collaborative of four organizations through the Southeast Asian Mental Health Initiative.
- The function area prioritizes cultural competency and delivers culturally responsive programming that reflects and celebrates the community’s diverse identities.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS or veteran status.
