Clinician II

Program Description: The outpatient continuum program includes Family Therapeutic Services (FTS), Integrated Behavioral Health Services (IBHS), and Transitional Age Youth (TAY) sub-programs serving youth and families from age 6-26 with a spectrum of mental health needs through outpatient therapy. Services are clinic-based with limited community support. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, collateral support, case management, and group therapy. The outpatient program includes groups in both English and Spanish in specialized child sexual abuse survivors' groups for children, adolescents, and non-offending parents. Youth and families may have co-occurring issues related to youth and/or caregiver substance use. JOB SUMMARY Works within the values and clinical philosophy of the agency, and under the general supervision provides comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessment, clinical interventions, case management, coordination of therapeutic activities and educational programs. Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams, facilitates group supervision and supports other social workers. Responsible for the completion and maintenance of clinical and administrative documentation. Assists with the implementation of Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) across the program. Participates in agency work groups in support of annual priorities and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Demonstrates mastery of the Clinician I job description. Applies advanced use of assessment information in development of the treatment plan and applies information and resources to ensure quality care. Applies advanced skill in acquisition and application of clinically related information to effectively intervene with children and families. Understands and applies multi-modal approaches and perspectives to therapeutic direction. Provides coaching and mentoring of others in the implementation of EBPs. Leads problem solving interaction and work with external customers. Maintains audit ready charts and audits charts independently Provides observations and feedback to supervisor in order to monitor and/or modify programs or approaches. Actively participates in the identification of team opportunities for improvement or identification of deficiencies and in the development of strategies to address or bridge gaps. Leads Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and project implementation. Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Documents Clearly And Accurately Encourages Customer Focus Individual Family Group Therapy Initiative Leads Team Performance QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Social Work or a closely related field (e.g., Marriage, Child and Family Counseling or Psychology). Three (3) years of supervised clinical experience with children. California licensure as LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D. preferred. BBS registration required OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Strong leadership and crisis management skills. If program requires, employee must pass an initial physical abilities test (PATS) and be certified in crisis intervention techniques within the first 30 days and annually. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Four (4) to five (5) years of clinical experience with children. Experience with Wraparound plans and development of ICFPs. Crisis management experience preferred. Training in domestic violence, physical/sexual child abuse, and suicidal trauma with the competency to maintain current knowledge related to state, county, and local law. Self-defense training to react/respond to harmful and violent physical situations. Knowledge of local county rules and regulations from the Department of Social Services or related division. HIGHLY DESIRABLE SKILLS Experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities with culturally diverse populations. Speak, read, and/or write another language. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The work environment conditions as described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN May/will have supervised contact with children. May/will have unsupervised contact with children. Will not have unsupervised contact with children. Requires full background check and TB exam. Requires physical. Current First Aid/CPR Certification. DRIVING PRIVILEGES May be called upon to drive on agency business. Needs acceptable MVR and appropriate insurance coverage. Required to drive agency vehicle. Must have clean MVR, appropriate insurance coverage, and attend agency driver training. TRAINING Needs to successfully complete all required agency training indicated for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905. Licenses & Certifications Required Driver License

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000