What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician I - OAFSP position at SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC?
ID# 31295A - Provide direct and indirect services involving intensive and field-based case management services, including plan development, placement services, assistance in daily living, individual and/or group counseling, and crisis intervention.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct and indirect client services.
Participate in a team approach and assertive community outreach, assessment and evaluation of assigned FSP and RRR clients. Determine individual’s strengths, needs and resources. Assess client’s level of psychosocial impairment, self-care potential, family and support network availability, independent living needs, financial status, educational, employment or training needs, and social/recreational needs. Develop and coordinate service plans.
Complete all documentation within mandated time frames and in compliance with county, state, and Center guidelines. Assist clients in developing independent living skills, and resources including peer or caregiver support, social/recreational, volunteer or educational goals, needed to implement and achieve goals of the individual service plan.
Transports clients to and from appropriate service as necessary.
Provide crisis intervention—intervene with the client/others at the onset of a crisis to provide support and assistance in problem resolution and to coordinate or arrange for the provision of other needed services. Provide 70% of services in the field in support of client’s individual service plans. Meet with each client a minimum of one time per week and as frequently as needed.
Assist clients in accessing peer support, self-help and recovery-based services. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, participate in staff and clinical meetings and community meetings as assigned. Perform other duties as necessary.
Master’s degree in psychology is required and be licensed waivered by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Minimum of two years' experience in a behavioral health care; experience with adults and/or older adults with mental illness. Knowledge of DSMIV required. Chemical dependency experience preferred.
Must act in accordance with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and related state law confidentiality requirements. Must successfully complete the Center’s HIPAA training, pass the HIPAA test, and receive the Certification of Compliance.
Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
Interacting with other employees at work is an essential function of the job.
Arriving at work on time and not leaving early is an essential function of the job.
Must have a good driving record and must be insurable by the Center’s insurance company.
Bi-lingual/ Bi-cultural in Spanish a plus
We offer:
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$4K sign On Bonus
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$2K for bilingual bonus
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Experience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client population
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A team-oriented work environment
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Training opportunities
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Excellent compensation and benefits
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Paid time Off - 12 holidays: generous sick and vacation time
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Health care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirement
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Career Development
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Professional licensure assistance within two years
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You will contribute providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.
Salary : $64,480 - $66,480