PositionTitle: Clinician Trainee

Division: Family&ChildrenServicesofSiliconValley

Department: Medi-Cal Mental Health

Reports To:MH Clinical Manager Classification:Regular, Full-time, Exempt Salary Range:Starting at 69,500 DOEE FullBenefitsPackage

Agency Description:

Caminar and our divisions transformed the lives of over 31,000 youth and adults acrossSan Mateo,Santa Clara,San Francisco,Solano, Contra Costa, andButtecounties last year through education, behavioral health care, and support. Driven by compassion, science, and our understanding of root causes, we deliver high-quality prevention, treatment, and recovery services to those with complex mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs.

We understand that quality behavioral health outcomes occur when a person is supported in all their basic human needs, and we actively partner with our clients and the community to address the social determinants of health that lead to sustained well-being. We are here to empower and support the most vulnerable members of our community to move toward wellness, resilience, and independence.

Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faith, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities are welcome here.

PositionSummary:

The position of Clinician Traineeis under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, with the requirement that 50%, at minimum, of time is Medi-Cal billable or direct service to clients.This positionmustbeavailabletorespondtoMentalHealthclinicintakesasneeded,includingindividual and family therapy with children and their families, and individual therapy with Transitional-Aged Youths.

About Us:

Since1948,Family&ChildrenServicesofSiliconValley(FCS)hasbeenpromotingtheresilience,safety, and wellness of individuals, families, and communities throughout Santa Clara County. FCS brings its counseling, prevention, and support services to dozens of community locations, including schools, community centers, jails, and health clinics. FCS counsels children and teens coping with the effects of trauma, provides a way forward for adults in recovery from addiction, and empowers families to heal from violence and abuse. FCS merged with and became a division of Caminar in January 2017.

EssentialDutiesandResponsibilitiesincludethefollowing.Otherdutiesmaybeassigned.

• Providedirectservicetoadults,children,andfamiliesusingWellnessandRecoverymodelof care per the Santa Clara County Mental Health Department system of care.Most clients have dual diagnoses, both mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Primaryroleistocompleteassessmentsandtreatmentplans,determineongoingtreatment in collaboration with case managers (as appropriate) and providing individual, family and group therapy in accordance with the developed TCP treatment plan
• Provide assessment, crisis intervention, and diagnosis.Use engagement skills to develop narrativesummariesandtreatmentplansusingTransformationalCarePlanningmodelfor all clients assigned to caseload.
• Identifychangingneedsofclientsandassistclientstotransitionappropriatelytohigheror lower level of care.
• Discussprogresstowardtreatmentgoalswithclientandfamily.
• Consultswithmedicaldoctororotherspecialistsconcerningtreatmentplanandamends plan as directed.
• Refersclienttosupportiveservicestosupplementtreatment.
• CollaboratewithCasemanagers,asappropriate,usingateamapproachtodetermine ongoing care and meeting clients of goals.
• Casemanagementtolinkclientsandfamiliestocommunityresources.
• ComplythoroughlywithCountyMentalHealthcontractdocumentationandauditing standards and requirements in a timely manner.
• Participateingroupandindividualsupervision

Duetoclientneeds,thispositionrequiresworkingduringeveningandpotentially weekend hours.

Qualifications:Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeabletoperformeachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

• Education–Master'sdegreeinMarriageFamilyTherapy,SocialWork,orClinicalPsychology.
• Experience–1-2yearsoftherapyrelatedworkexperience.
• Languageskills–Abilitytoread,analyze,andinterpretgeneralbusinessperiodicals,professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and clinical documents.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and other professionals.
• Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internetsoftwareandstandardofficesoftwareaswellastheabilitytodevelopcompetencyin specialized clinical software as needed.
• BilingualEnglish/Spanishpreferred.
• Livedincommunity,educationaland/orprofessionalexperiencewithdiverseLGBTQ culture/issues preferred
• Thoroughclinicalknowledgeandexperienceinprovidingmentalhealthservicestochildren, adults, and families.
• Thoroughunderstandingandexperienceinthedeliveryofservicestoanethnicallyand economically diverse population.
• Medi-CalMentalHealthexperienceinSantaClaraCounty preferred.

PhysicalDemands:The physicaldemands described here are representative of thosethatmust bemet byanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WhileperformingthedutiesofthisJob,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredto:

• Communicatewithclientsandco-workerstoexchangeaccurateinformation.
• Frequentlyrequiredtoremaininastationarypositionformostofthe workday.
• Moveabouttheofficetoaccessfilecabinets,officemachinery,etc.
• Constantlyoperatesacomputerandotherofficemachinery,suchascopymachine,printer,and fax.
• Mustbeabletoreviewclientchartsforaccuracyandinformation.
• Constantlychangingbodypositionduringplaytherapysessions.
• Constantlygoingtodifferentlocationsinordertomanage client’sneeds.
• Occasionallyrequiredtomoveequipmentweighingabout15poundsduringplaytherapy sessions or moving files.
• Occasionallyworksoutdoorsandwillmovetodifferentlocations.

SpecialRequirements:

• Mustbeabletomeetandreceiveacriminalrecordsclearance,asrequiredbyTitleXXII,other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.

• Thispositionrequiresfrequentdriving.AvalidCaliforniadriverlicense,reliablepersonalvehicle, current personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
• Mustbeabletopasspostoffer,pre-employmentmedicalanddrugtestsasrequiredunderState Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
• MayberequiredtoobtainandmaintainFirstAidandCPRcertification.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilitiestothisjobatanytimebasedonbusinessneed.Thisjobdescriptionissubjecttochange at any time.

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