Description

The Clinician I provides community based, comprehensive, strength-based, culturally competent, trauma informed, flexible, effective, quality mental health services and supports to eligible at-risk children, youth, and families. The Clinician provides services in accordance with County Mental Health and Family Centered Practice principles, including family voice and choice provided in collaboration with those individuals and agencies involved with the child or youth. Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the agency.

Education & Experience:

• A Masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling;
• A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential or having registered as an Associate Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT); and
• At least 1 year of experience providing services to adolescents and their families

Essential Job Functions

• Provides comprehensive, strength-based, culturally competent, flexible, effective, quality mental health services, including psychotherapeutic interventions, to eligible at-risk children, youth, and families.
• Provides services to children and youth involved in the child welfare and Juvenile Justice systems meeting all County requirements as listed in program scope
• Provides services to assigned children, youth, and families in the home, office, school, or other community based settings
• Able to provide or arrange for safe transportation for youth and families to services as needed
• Possesses specific cultural competence to work with and outreach to culturally diverse populations and communities
• Ensures all clinical records are current and accurate, meeting organization and County timelines for submission
• Provides and documents all Medi-Cal eligible services provided, including but not limited to assessment, plan development, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral, rehabilitation, IHBS, ICC, case management, ICC-CFTs, and crisis intervention
• Completes Intake, Core Assessment, Mid-Assessment, Discharge packets and WFI’s for assigned client’s meeting expected timelines
• Accurately documents all billable and non-billable services provided, meeting expected timelines
• Provides referrals and resources to children, adults and families, and acts as a liaison between child/family, assigned treatment team and external organizations
• Utilizes Evidence Based Practices whenever possible, if clinically indicated
• Ensures every assigned family has an individualized safety plan that maximizes the use of natural supports and community based resources
• Attends all internal psychiatric appointments with assigned youth and caregivers as scheduled
• Participates in the agency 24 hour family support on-call program
• Participates in utilization, accreditation, peer review process as assigned
• Responsible for meeting all outcomes as documented in Employee Development Plan
• Works collaboratively with all internal programs, departments, and staff to provide support as needed
• Maintains positive relationships with system partners, families and providers
• Responsible for meeting all outcomes as documented in Employee Development Plan
• Attends all staff meetings, clinical Supervision, and consultation meetings as scheduled
• Participates in clinical supervision per BBS and County contract requirements
• Coordinates with other services provided under the Medi-Cal model, acting in collaboration with other partners and ensuring documentation reflects standards that meet or surpass the agency, state and federal Medi-Cal/Medicaid standards

Salary:

Clinician I: $58,240 – $62,168 annually

To apply, please fill out our online Employment Application.