Clinical Therapist I/II - Per Diem, BE WELL

ABOUT THE POSITION

Must be currently registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as: Associate Clinical Social Worker, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

The County of Riverside – Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is recruiting for a Clinical Therapist I/II – Per Diem to support the Building Empowered Wellness through Learning and Leadership (BE WELL) program at Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center (HHCYC) in Beaumont. BE WELL is a trauma-informed wellness and enrichment model for foster youth, overseen by the Office of Health and Wellness. This position provides behavioral health support within a wellness-focused framework designed to promote resilience and well-being for children and youth in care.

The Clinical Therapist I/II – Per Diem provides direct behavioral health support to children and youth at HHCYC, promoting the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and collaborating closely with Residential Care Workers, Social Workers, Supervisors, and Managers to strengthen youth–staff relationships, reinforce healthy boundaries, and support Personal Wellness Plans. 

The Clinical Therapist I/II – Per Diem responsibilities include offering developmentally appropriate updates on youth progress, modeling mindful communication, assisting with de-escalation strategies, and ensuring timely documentation. Additionally, the Clinical Therapist I/II – Per Diem may be asked to review Court-Ordered Case Plans with the BE WELL Team to ensure program alignment with legal requirements, and to partner with DPSS Children and Family Services and other providers to maintain continuity of care for youth awaiting placement.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County of Riverside Human Resources Contact:

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Jammie Smith, at or . Please allow one-to-two business days for a response to general inquiries.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• To review which position you qualify for please click on the links provided below
• Click here to review Clinical Therapist I - Per Diem job, qualifications
• Salary: $95,851 Annually Click here to review Clinical Therapist II- Per Diem, job qualifications
• Salary: $108,870 Annually 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
• Other Requirements
• License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required

Bilingual Testing:

• The Human Resources Department will coordinate a Bilingual (Spanish) Non-Proctored Assessment, which may be required for positions designated as bilingual

Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center (HHCYC) Background Check:

• Must go through the Community Care Licensing (CCL) fingerprinting for HHCYC

Physical Requirement:

• • Ability to stand for extended periods. • Ability to walk for extended periods. • Ability to lift light materials (up to 20 lbs.). • Ability to bend as needed to perform job duties

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for County of Riverside is Martin Rivera.