About Job

Medix is hiring a Behavioral Health Clinican (ACSW/AMFT) in Los Angeles 90015!

The responsibilities of the position include providing forensically focused individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and clinical case management services to an adult forensic population. Documentation on all services provided must be submitted within 24-hours of service delivery. Clinical staff participates in all meetings and supervision activities. Assists with any other project as indicated by the Program Director or Program Coordinator as needed.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES

Working knowledge of mental status examinations and current diagnostic manual.
Knowledge of psychiatric mental health theories and practices.
Individual and group treatment with clients who present a variety of
psychopathology.
Ability to function as both the primary therapist and member of multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Ability to accurately observe and document client’s behaviors and treatment
sessions
Ability to accurately assess statements and behaviors of clients for evidence of
antisocial behavior.
Ability to handle encounters with clients who may be unstable, angry, hostile,
agitated, or intoxicated, by alcohol or street drugs, in an appropriate, effective,
and sage manner.
Crisis intervention for assessing and de-escalating aggressive/assaultive behavior.
Knowledge and understanding of human relationships.
Ability to work and relate effectively with visitors, police, and community
members.
Computer skills (Ability to learn Electronic Records Program and other company
computer programs)
Computer skills in word process for creating and typing court reports or other
related documents.