Clinician I and II
Juvenile Justice Intervention Services (JJIS) - Sacramento

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Description

The JJIS Clinician functions as the lead case coordinator, providing comprehensive, strength-based, culturally competent, flexible, effective, quality mental health services, including psychotherapeutic interventions, to eligible at-risk children, youth, and families. The JJIS Clinician provides services in accordance with Sacramento County Probation and the agency 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 Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling;
  • For Clinician I: Registered with the CA-Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC); and
  • Experience providing services to youth
  • For Clinician II: Licensed with the CA-Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); and
  • Experience providing services to youth

Essential Job Functions:

  • Functions as the lead case coordinator, providing 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 assigned children, youth, and families in the home, office, school, or other community based settings
  • Coordinates and facilitates initial intake meeting with consumers meeting agency and County timelines and expectations
  • Responsible for the overall assessment, development, and implementation of Assessment Client Plans and Re-Assessment and Re-Authorization Client Plans
  • Provides and documents all Medi-Cal eligible services provided, including but not limited to assessment, plan development, individual therapy, family therapy, collateral, rehabilitation, case management, and crisis intervention
  • Ensures every family has an individualized safety plan that maximizes the use of natural supports and community based resources
  • Attends all internal psychiatric appointments with consumers as scheduled
  • Attends all staff meetings, clinical supervision, and consultation meetings as scheduled
  • Provides services to children and youth involved in the CPS, Juvenile Justice, and CCMS systems meeting all County requirements as listed in program scope
  • Participates in the agency 24 hour family support on-call programs, if required
  • Participates in utilization, accreditation, peer review process as assigned
  • Responsible for meeting all outcomes as documented in Employee Development Plan
  • Models and communicates appropriate positive attitudes toward The agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values and program outcomes
  • Attends all required trainings and is proficient in providing probation specific practices, including Functional Family Therapy and The Seven Challenges
  • Works collaboratively with all internal programs, departments, and staff to provide support as needed
  • Maintains positive relationships with consumers and customers

Skills:

  • Prepared to work independently with flexible hours that may include evenings, weekend and holidays
  • Proven documentation skills and intermediate level computer skills including all MS Office programs
  • Adhere to all confidentiality requirements
  • Verbal and written ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, community partners, consumers and all levels of management
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and assignments effectively
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment within department and agency wide
  • Ability to work in a mobile, fast paced environment.
  • Ability to use a laptop computer
  • Fulfillment of TB test, background check clearance, and any other mandatory State/Federal requirements
  • Valid California driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, can maintain a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier
  • Must provide and operate a registered, properly insured automobile
  • Bilingual preferred

Salary:

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

Clinician II: $63,000 – $66,900 annually

To apply, please fill out our online Employment Application.