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THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill a vacancy on the Intensive Outreach and Engagement Team for a Clinical Therapist I/II.  This Clinical Therapist I/II is a bilingual, field-based position.  This position will appeal to candidates that are comfortable working with at-risk individual, which could include mental illness, homelessness, co-occurring disorders, co-morbid conditions, crisis and other factors related to mental illness.  BBS candidates will receive weekly supervision and collect BBS hours.  This position will report to the Intensive Outreach and Engagement Supervisor.  

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Perform routine and emergency intake evaluation according to Agency procedure; complete appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake process and prepare mental health/environmental case history for use in diagnosis; provide psychological field and agency-based mental health evaluations in accordance with Agency policy and as needed;
   
• Assist client and family members/identified support system with understanding mental health, de-escalation techniques, de-stigmatization and need for care;  Identify treatment needs based on scope and make appropriate referrals to necessary services;

• Work on a multi-disciplinary team to promote care, welfare, safety and security for individuals;
   
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and field-based environment; ability to work with individuals and families in the community on an emergent basis and as needed; and other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill a temporary vacancy for Clinical Therapist I for the Adult Full-Service Partnership (FSP) Program.   This is a limited term position filling a vacancy due to a staff leave.  The Clinical Therapist I will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community with moderate to severe behavioral health clients. The Clinical Therapist will report to a Clinical Supervisor.    

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Phone therapy and skill building sessions with the Foundation Recovery Group and FSP clients;
   
• Documenting of electronic health records/Welligent notes and treatment plans;
   
• Performing adult assessments and perform field work as needed.
   
• Provide case management services on or offsite;
   
• Assist clients in developing realistic plans and advice clients on community resources;
   
• Maintain records of all activities relating to clients’ care and must adhere to Agency and service billing requirements, etc.;

• Work on a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and other duties as assigned, etc.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for an individual to fill the position of Psychiatric Technician I/II/III as part of the Intensive Outreach and Engagement Team. This particular position will report to the Intensive Outreach and Engagement Team Supervisor & the Crisis & Medication Support Manager. The Psychiatric Technician I/II/III will appeal to individuals who are inspired by the challenges and opportunities that may present while working with an engaged and active community by providing all manner of adjunctive medication support services, case management, mental health support and working within a field based multidisciplinary team.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• In collaboration with the Agency’s Psychiatrists, will provide medication support services including injections, medication monitoring, non-prescription medication, etc.;

• Provide direct and indirect care including taking and recording measures of the client’s physical condition such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration;

• Observe, evaluate, record, and report changes in client’s condition to the appropriate designee or designees within the multidisciplinary team;

• Implement de-escalation procedures and techniques to aid clients in crisis to help prevent injury to themselves or others through verbal intervention;

• Obtain LPS-designation and work with clients on an interagency basis as well as local agencies for client hospitalization when indicated;  

• Work directly with entire field-based treatment team, adjunctively for clients who require medical referral, transportation to receive medical services, prescriptions etc.;

• Perform field based medical/mental health triage within scope of practice for individuals encountered during routine provision of care, etc.; and other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill one vacancy for Clinical Therapist I/II within the Children’s School Partnership Program (SPT). The Clinical Therapist I/II will appeal to individuals who are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families and may have or would like experience in a school setting.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will report to the School Partnership Clinical Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide individual, family, collateral and group therapy for children, adolescents, and youth with mental illness;
   
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed at the school site in Pomona, California;
   
• Conduct mental health assessments, treatment plans, provide crisis intervention as needed and complete all necessary documentation;

• Collaborate with school staff regarding student mental health needs and maintain regular contact with parents;

• Ensure that documentation is updated in Electronic Health Record (EHR) regularly;

• Screen and track school referrals, etc. & other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for an individual to fill the position of Psychiatric Technician I/II/III whom will provide medication support services both in the field and at the office. This particular position is located within the Children’s Department and will report to the Medication Support Team Manager & the Crisis & Medication Support Manager. The Psychiatric Technician I/II/III will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community by providing all manner of adjunctive medication support services.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• In collaboration with the Agency’s Psychiatrists, will provide medication support services including injections, medication monitoring, non-prescription medication, etc.;

• Provide direct and indirect care including taking and recording measures of the client’s physical condition such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration;

• Observe, evaluate, record, and report to professional staff changes in client’s condition;

• Implement de-escalation procedures and techniques to aid or clients in crisis to help prevent injury to themselves or others through verbal intervention;

• Obtain LPS-designation and  work clients on a interagency basis as well as local agencies for client hospitalization when indicated;

• Work directly with entire treatment team, adjunctively for clients who require medication monitoring per Psychiatrist disposition as well as clients in crisis; and other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill a vacancy for the position of Mental Health Specialist (MHS) whom will provide mental health support services to behavioral health challenged individuals as part of the Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program. The MHS will appeal to individuals who are inspired by working with an engaged community providing participant advocate and case management services to moderate to severe mentally ill adults This is a field-based position that will report to a Clinical Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Plan and provide a variety of rehabilitative support services to mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons to attain, restore, or improve physical, mental, or emotional functioning;
   
• Provide assistance to clinical staff; participate in group and individual support programs;
   
• Serve as a participant advocate; provide case management services;  the ability to work in the field to service clients at their home, shelter or elsewhere;
   
• Maintain records of all activities relating to client care and adhere to  billing compliancy standard;
   
• Perform other duties as assigned, etc.

Preferred candidates will possess 1 to 3 years’ experience in the mental health field; experience with the adult population and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for two candidates to serve as Psychiatric Technicians I, II or III for the Adult Full Services Partnership (FSP) Program.  The Psychiatric Technician I/II/III will work with the medical staff, medication support team and clinical staff to identify and provide linkage and support to at-risk clients beyond mental Inland Empire medical comorbidities.  The Psychiatric Technician I/II/III will report to the Crisis and Medication Support Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• From initial intake and otherwise, identifying patients who do not have a Primary Care Physician (PCP) and providing education and assistance to connect them to a PCP;
   
• Identifying patients with significant medical co-morbidities through direct consultation with Tri-City doctors and tracking hospital admission and PCP visits;
   
• Attending medical visits, medically complicated or otherwise, and acting as a medical liaison between PCP/Specialist and our Psychiatrists;
   
• In collaboration with Tri-City Psychiatrists, ensuring that medical treatments will reach optimal results, attending and arranging medical visits, supporting patients during and in between visits, identifying barriers and communicating them with the PCP, Tri-City Psychiatrists and family, if appropriate;
   

• Respond to 5150 evaluation requests as defined in the Operational Guidelines from area police departments and organizations that have contracted for such services or have such services stipulated in a Memorandum of Understanding with Tri-City;

• Answer and log all agency telephone Calls when the main office is closed and make appropriate disposition; provide trauma intervention (debriefing); provide after-hours client support services and other duties as assigned.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, performs technical and clerical functions related to the review, processing, and maintenance of building permits and related records; calculates fees, prepares monthly and annual revenue reports, and tracks status of plan checks and inspections; and performs related duties as required.

1. Provides quality customer service to the public at the building counter, over the telephone, and through e-mail.
    
2. Processes building permit applications using the City’s permit tracking software (Accela Automation).
    
3. Responds to inquiries regarding building and plan review, permitting process, and common code enforcement issues and assists with resolving problems or complaints within the issuance process.
    
4. Provides information regarding the division’s procedures, policies, and functions regarding permit and plan check submittals; establishes construction valuations based on industry standards; and verifies City, State, and Federal regulations pertaining to the issuance of permits to licensed contractors and home owners for building and construction projects.
    
5. Maintains permit applications and plans for active plan checks; complies and maintains plan check files and records; ensures accuracy of plan check records; tracks status of plan check and notifies applicant(s) when plans or permits are ready for pick-up or issuance; and provides status updates as required.
    
6. Prepares certificates of Occupancy.
    
7. Processes newly assigned addresses in the City.
    
8. Prepares files for City document archiving program (Laserfiche).
    
9. Schedules inspections within the tracking software.
    
10. Assists in coordinating the plan approval process among various City departments and consultants.
     
11. Serves as a resource to customers directing them as needed to various sources of information including other City departments or outside agencies.
     
12. Performs overview of plans for compliance with established submittal standards and assists others involved in related community development activities.
     
13. Provides a variety of clerical and technical support, including but not limited to:
    • Maintaining department records, files, and other reference materials;
    • Gathering, researching and assembling a variety of information and monthly data for the preparation of reports to outside agencies and performs studies on industry standards as needed;
    • Preparing and processing legal notices;
    • Creating and modifying department forms and handouts;
    • Composing a variety of documents including letters, reports, and memos;
    • Distributing outgoing mail; opening, processing, and distributing incoming mail;
    • Maintaining a calendar;
    • Ordering office supplies; paying incoming invoices using the City’s financial software; and
    • Processing timesheets and preparing time cards.
       
14. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management, staff, and the public.
     

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, controls and standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and carries plans, permits, and other documents typically weighing less than 20 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with City staff, other organizations and the public, and occasionally deal with dissatis­fied or quarrelsome individuals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works under office conditions involving a public counter and high telephone volume. The noise level is moderately quiet.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed.  Selected qualified applicants will be selected to interview. 

STATEMENT OF DISCRIMINATION

The City of San Dimas advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or any non-merit-based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

ABOUT THE CITY

The City of San Dimas is located midway (about 27 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.  Superior access to freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy southern California’s many excellent cultural and recreational activities.

San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government.  Its citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s five departments (City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Development Services) and the contract services of Los Angeles County. 

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill one exciting part-time position to serve as a Community Garden Farmer for the Therapeutic Community Garden. The Community Garden Farmer position will appeal to individuals who love to work outdoors and are passionate about teaching and mentoring individuals with behavioral health needs about gardening.  The Community Garden Farmer will report to the Clinical Program Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Maintain and care for the garden, teaching and mentoring Tri-City staff and program participants about gardening;

• Maintain produce logs/reports, conduct horticulture research to manage plants, irrigation systems and pest control;

• Form beds for planting; create planting schedule;

• Select seeds or plants for planting; cultivate and prepare soil for planting;

• Sow seeds or alternative germination techniques; weed; and prepare and conduct composting;

• Assemble and maintain irrigation systems, in addition to manually watering crops, plants and trees;

• Plan plant production to ensure ample harvest will be available for marketing and distribution;

• Assist team in developing group curriculum that integrates horticulture skills;

• Participate in community events and presentations to promote the garden and other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is actively recruiting for a Clinical Therapist I for the Adult Outpatient Program (AOP).  The Clinical Therapist I will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community with moderate to severe behavioral health clients. The Clinical Therapist will report to a Clinical Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Will initiate and conduct individual, family and group counseling/psychotherapy sessions;
   
• Provide crisis intervention to mentally ill/emotionally disabled individuals, groups and families;

• Provide case management services on or offsite;

• Meet with clients for regular therapeutic interviews, guide clients in understanding of their illness and contributing personal, social and economic factors;

• Assist clients in developing realistic plans and advice clients on community resources;
   
• Maintain records of all activities relating to clients’ care and must adhere to Agency and service billing requirements, etc.

• Work on a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and other duties as assigned.