Job Description
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. About The Position Applications will be reviewed in the order in which it was received. Must be currently registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. The Riverside University Health Systems - Behavioral Health, Youth & Family Community Services department is currently recruiting for multiple Clinical Therapist II positions located in Riverside. The Clinical Therapist II provides direct support, advocacy, and therapeutic services to at-risk youth involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. This role focuses on stabilizing placements, coordinating care across multiple agencies, and improving outcomes for youth who are facing significant behavioral, emotional, or environmental challenges. The department seeks clinicians with experience supporting youth navigating the foster care system, particularly those facing placement instability and transitions between homes or facilities. In this role, clinicians provide comprehensive case management services—including assessments, service planning, and ongoing monitoring—while coordinating communication and care among partner agencies, group homes, schools, behavioral health providers, child welfare, and probation. Clinicians also respond to youth in crisis, offering de-escalation support and connecting them to appropriate services to ensure safety and continuity of care. Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually. We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian’s Office, address the diverse needs of our community. At RUHS Behavioral Health, you’ll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact. If you’re passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you! For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health 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. Minimum Qualifications OPTION I License: Possession of a license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Cli