Clinical Therapist I/II - Detention - Medication Assisted Treatment (Openings in all locations)

Clinical Therapist I/II - Detention

Medication Assisted Treatment Program

Openings in Riverside, Murrieta, and Banning

The Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health Detention Services is currently looking to fill Clinical Therapist I/II - Detention positions at our jails in Riverside (Robert Presley Detention Center), Murrieta (Cois Byrd Detention Center) and Banning (Smith Correctional Facility .

U nder supervision, this position 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 law, in order to meet the needs of consumers with mental or emotional disorders; and performs other related duties as required.

About The Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program

The Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is a comprehensive approach to treating substance use disorders.

It combines approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies.

Designed to support the "whole patient," MAT is especially effective for individuals struggling with addiction to opioids such as heroin, prescription painkillers and alcohol.

Alongside medication, patients participate in individual and group therapy that provides essential support, coping strategies, and skill-building to aid them through incarceration.

The goal is by integrating medical and therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient's needs, MAT offers a well-rounded, evidence-based path of support to help individuals complete their incarceration period.

Therapists will be responsible for screening, assessing, and monitoring individuals for mental health and substance use disorders, including identifying suicide risk and acute psychiatric needs.

Additionally, they will conduct crisis intervention, individual therapy, group therapy, and ongoing case management, while documenting care provided and maintaining compliance with legal and clinical standards.

This position will work a 12 hour shift and a California Driver's License is required.
About Detention Behavioral Health Services A mental health response team is available to address life threatening situations such as suicidal ideation or attempts in the jails.

All referred individuals receive a mental health evaluation to determine the presence of a psychiatric problem and identify the services needed.

Medication services are provided as needed along with follow up mental health referrals for outpatient services.

In addition to the base pay, Clinical Therapists assigned to DETENTION positions receive an hourly differential of 20%.

This differential applies to all hours worked, which is any regular or overtime hours worked up to 80 hours per pay period (it does not apply to the use of leave balances).

Please note this differential is...