Mental Health Clinician II
Company: Abode
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Abode Services, one of the largest and effective nonprofits
working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a skilled
Mental Health Clinician ll to help support our Santa Clara County
Programs. About the role: The Mental Health Clinician ll provides
mental health services to participants and is aimed at increasing
wellness, increasing housing stability, and preventing people from
cycling through the criminal justice system and/or hospitals.
Responsible for behavioral health assessment and delivery of
strengths based/needs focused services. Acts as the lead on
clinical cases and guides supporting team members in clinical
service delivery. Abode’s Benefits & Perks: $38.00/hr - $45.67/hr
DOE Sign-on bonus of up to $4,500 100% paid health benefits for
employees 31 PTO / Holidays per year 403(b) Retirement Plan w/
Employer Match & Contribution Programs Opportunities to grow
clinically and/or into management roles Dynamic, mission-drive
culture and supportive leadership Professional Development
Trainings, Leadership Academy Programs, All Staff Events & Holiday
Parties The Diverse Culture: We believe that we make better
decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects
the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of
color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit
and retain employees from all backgrounds. How You Make an Impact:
Provide clinical case management services, including individual
rehabilitative services, brokerage, collateral, and therapy to
participants in the following settings: home, community, and
office.��� Act as the primary lead on assessments, ANSA and
develop treatment plans on an on-going basis for participants
enrolled in the program. Collaboratively work with participants and
their treatment team to develop and work on their recovery
goals.�� Perform mental status exams, as well as safety
assessments that include suicide, homicide, and gravely disabled
assessments with participants on an ongoing basis.�� Provide
direct crisis counseling and needs identification.�� Utilize
motivational interviewing techniques to explore participants’
substance dependency, encourage reduction and/or provide support to
clients moving towards abstinence. Provide wrap around clinical
case management services to individuals residing in permanent
supportive housing.�� Using the ACT model, this position will
work as a therapist within the ACT team Assist participants with
establishing goals and strategies for increasing
self-sufficiency.�� Coordinate care and discharge planning for
participants in institutional settings, hospitals, etc. Identify a
mental health provider and do a warm hand off to the new provider,
required for some programs. Provide linkage and warm hand offs to
long term mental health providers, when called for or required.
Provide support to families and loved ones as needed. Attend
clinical, administrative, and case conferencing meetings as
assigned by the program supervisor.�� Enter all data on time
and correctly to support program evaluation and outcomes tracking
Ensure proper and timely documentation of services including
written case notes using the BIRP formats and bill services to
Medi-Cal. Other duties as assigned. How You Meet the
Qualifications: MS/MSW/MA degree in Psychology. Registration with
the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) required as an
ACSW/AMFT/APCC. Experience with Medi-Cal billing required. 1 year
of field experience working with people with serious mental
illness, individuals with a dual diagnosis and/or the homeless
population.�� 1 year of field experience diagnosing patients
with acute behavioral healthcare needs and completing assessments
and treatment plans. Use of personal vehicle, proof of a valid and
current California Driver’s License and current insurance along
with a clean DMV record required.�� COMPETENCIES: Excellent
verbal & written communication, organizational, and time management
skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with
meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work well independently
and collaboratively with teams. Possess an understanding of and
practice cultural sensitivity through open dialogue and
self-exploration with diverse groups, while providing direct
services. Experience with outreach and providing clinical services
to individuals in field settings i.e., encampment, streets,
psychiatric hospital, etc. Knowledge of Psychiatric Disorders as
well as the ability to implement the following evidence-based
models: Harm Reduction, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Strength-based
Case Management and Motivational Interviewing. Ability to build
supportive and respectful working relationships with individuals
diagnosed with a mental illness that instills hope and promotes
self-determination, with a sensitivity to and understanding of the
special needs of the homeless.�� Experience in effectively
intervening in crisis situations, with de-escalation techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms.
Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and
business-related applications. Outstanding communication skills and
high degree of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, with a
proven track record to build and maintain effective relationships
with a wide variety of internal and external contacts. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Communicating with others to exchange information;
seeing to read a variety of materials. Manual dexterity for use of
keyboard, tools, controls; repetitive motion that may include the
wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Remaining in a stationary position,
often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods, while at a desk
or working on a computer. Ability to drive and sit in a car for
prolonged periods of time. Ability to move between floors,
ascending and descending stairs. Light work that may include moving
or lifting objects up to 25 pounds. Ability to squat, bend at the
waist, crouch, reach overhead and horizontally, and kneel. WORK
CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT: Must be able to work in a shared office
environment with moderate to high noise level with frequent contact
and interruption. Multi-level buildings with stairs and/or ramps.
Some travel by car throughout the county region and surrounding
areas. Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It
does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind.
Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade,
or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any
time with or without notice. Notice: Abode Services is an Equal
Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace
Keywords: Abode, Richmond , Mental Health Clinician II, Healthcare , San Jose, California
