Salary Range (final salary offer is based on a number of factors, such as certifications, experience, and more):

Up to $80,000/year

PLUS!

$5,000/year Bilingual Spanish differential

Benefits we offer!

• 15 paid Holidays including 1 week holiday closure (paid) in December through January
• Paid birthday floating holiday
• Vacation time accrual increases with tenure 
• Sick Time
• Medical Coverage
• Agency paid Dental & Vision Coverage (for EE-Only coverage)
• Voluntary Family Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Agency paid Long Term Disability
• Agency paid Employee Life Insurance & Employee Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Employee and Family Life Insurance, and Family Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401K available with discretionary Agency match
• 40 hours paid study time for clinicians
• Professional development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or Psychology.
• Must be licensed in California as a LMFT, LCSW, or psychologist or license-eligible i.e., board-registered MFT-Intern, ASW, MSW
• Preference will be given to applicants with two years post-degree clinical experience, but all applicants with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• Spanish Bilingual ability preferred to meet the clients' needs
• DMH paperwork experience preferred
• Knowledge of/Certification in Evidence Based Practices highly preferred
• Requires the ability to independently use a computer and learn necessary computer programs.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Agency’s liability policy. May be required to obtain a Class II California driver’s license.
• Must pass all applicable health, fingerprint/Live Scan and DMV clearances.

JOB PURPOSE:

Providing individual, group, and family therapy in the clinic, school, home or community, the Clinician promotes the mission of Child & Family Center by providing culturally comprehensive assessment and mental health services using evidence-based practices, participates in treatment planning and provides parent education within their scope of practice as designated by Child & Family Center as well as their licensing or registering body.

Clinicians I are energetic self-starters who are able to function comfortably in a team environment or independently and relates well to co-workers and County representatives. This position requires flexibility and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks with little supervision. The individual in this position must be able to assume a wide range of responsibilities, provide timely responses to requests and deadlines and works well under pressure.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct strength-based, culturally competent therapeutic services, consisting of individual, family and/or group therapy as well as individualized intakes and/or other assessments as appropriate.
• Provide services to all age levels as assigned (0-5; child/adolescent and adult), in the office, school or in the field, consistent with contractual, programmatic and clinical requirements
• Schedule clients according to client need and client availability. Be available for evening appointments if clinically indicated.
• Provide or link client to case management services as clinically appropriate. Provide targeted case management and rehabilitation services to clients and caregivers. Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team(s) to provide appropriate coordinated care services to clients and their families as well as linkages to community supports or other services as needed, such as psychiatry, medical care, housing, rehabilitation & drug/alcohol services and social activity groups
• Facilitate or co-facilitate groups as assigned.
• Assess and monitor client and/or family progress; evaluate outcomes and collaborate to adjust course of treatment as appropriate.
• Complete Service and Coordination Plans, progress notes, and other County-required documentation within two business days of service delivery; meet the timeliness standards of state and county government funding and other agency funding sources.
• Meet Agency requirements regarding client service hours, both billable (for reimbursable services) and non-billable; consistently provide services in keeping with all programmatic and contractual requirements.
• Interact well with other internal programs, clinical/support staff and with external sources such as school or community personnel as applicable.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings to provide input towards program development and staff training.
• Manage all information containing sensitive/confidential content with utmost discretion and adherence to all relevant policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality for all sensitive matters.
• Provide program coverage and assistance for other departments as needed or as assigned.
• Develop curriculum for prevention/treatment groups as well as community presentations.
• Provide crisis coverage as needed or assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned

FLSA Status: Exempt – Full Time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
• Walk
• Use hands to finger
• Handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear
• Stand and sit
• Reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or possibly crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.