Family Therapist (ACSW or AMFT)(English/Spanish Required)

M-F 8 to 5

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Associate Family Therapist provides telehealth, clinic and school based behavioral health services to children, adolescents and their families.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Screens new referrals. Ensures that all required documentation is completed and in order prior to scheduled Behavioral Health Assessments. Completes Behavioral Health Assessments, Client Plans, Progress Notes and Discharge Summaries in a timely manner. Requests additional sessions when needed via Utilization Monitoring process. Completes Discharge Summaries.

Provides culturally appropriate evidence based individual, family and group psychotherapy with children, adolescents and their families, utilizing a brief treatment model. Provides home visits, crisis intervention and collateral sessions.

Complies with County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency Quality Improvement Documentation requirements utilizing CernerWorks in documentation of services rendered via the electronic medical record.

Coordination and collaboration of services with Case Managers, Substance Abuse Counselor, Psychiatrist, Primary Care Providers, School staff, Therapeutic Behavioral Services, Families Forward, etc.

Manages individual cases and refers, when appropriate, to other ancillary medical departments or community agencies.

Provides school based EPSDT/MHSA behavioral health services; collaboration with designated school sites.

Meets productivity standard on a monthly basis.

Provides follow-up phone calls and case management on an on-going basis.

Completes and submits required reports and documentation in a timely manner.

Performs any other job-related duties as needed, assigned and/or as requested.

Adheres to SYHealth and HIS Department’s policies and best practices, ensuring staff compliance to attendance and punctuality.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains established clinic policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Adheres to all applicable SYHealth policies, procedures, protocols and best practices.

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills in collaboration with teams to achieve quality, excellence, harmony and problem-solving to obtain stated goals and objectives.

Demonstrates active listening skills, respect and a positive “Can Do” attitude.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading literature to keep up-to-date related to Healthcare laws and Leadership, attending in-service trainings and workshops to improve upon knowledge and skillset.

Attends meetings, as required, and participates on committees, as directed.

Demonstrates professional behavior standard etiquette, courtesy, mutual respect, confidentiality and treats every patient and employee with dignity in every interaction.

Exhibits a high level of integrity, ethics, transparency, leadership style and trust.

Promotes and fosters respect for patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality on all patient EHR data and abides by both the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules.

Exhibits excellent presentation skills, confidently speaks up, follows the appropriate chain of command and demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area at all times.

Demonstrates supportive skills in providing excellent customer service experiences.

Performs any other job-related duties as needed, assigned or requested

Job Requirements:

Education Required (Minimum level of education):

Master’s Degree in Marriage Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or related field.

Certifications/Licenses:

Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT); Associate

Social Worker or an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)

Registered with the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

CA driver’s license and private auto liability insurance required.

Experience Required (Minimum level of experience): Cultural

competence in the provision of behavioral health services to Latino

families. At least 1 year of experience providing behavioral health

services to children, adolescents and their families is preferred.

Verbal and Written Skills Required to perform the Job:

Bilingual (English/Spanish). Ability to provide behavioral health services fluently in English and Spanish. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Provides positive customer service skills. Is an active listener and provides support and guidance to others.

Working Traits: Superb organizational ability and exceptionally

analytical.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

Knowledge of Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5 and basic computer skills required. Must type 35 wpm. Ability to proficiently maneuver through all electronic applications used for job.

Equipment Used: Computers, Software systems, Scanner, Telephones, Copy and Fax machines.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Prolonged, extensive and considerable Sitting. Manual dexterity

Good organizational skills and ability to remain focused and concentrate with noise around. Ability to handle multiple job task functions simultaneously. Ability to work harmoniously with others as a team member. May be required to work evenings and/or weekends, and provide staffing coverage as needed.

Universal Requirements

Pre employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background, LiveScan and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre employment PPDs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.00 - $57.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• We have several openings at different locations as below

1) 286 Euclid Avenue, Suite 302 San Diego, California 92114 (FQHC) 2) King Chavez Health Center –950 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114, 3) 875 El Cajon Boulevard El Cajon, CA 92020 (FQHC & CCBHC)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• LCSW/LMFT (Required)

Work Location: In person