Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. and Tuesday, 10:30 am to 6:30 pm.

Pay Rate: $36.50 to $38.90 per hour

Education: Master's degree in a mental health-related field, such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required

Licensure: Licensed, license-eligible, or registered in California with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) required

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• Free clinical supervision and CEUs
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans

As a Clinician I, you will:

• Conduct initial intake assessments for clients entering the Step Forward/CalWORKs treatment program and provide diagnosis, care coordination, and case management services
• Conduct therapeutic interventions with clients and members of their family, through individual, group, and family modalities
• Re-evaluate and update client's diagnosis and treatment plan as needed
• Coordinate services with other support systems such as schools, social service programs, Welfare-to-Work, and treatment providers
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Conduct effective screenings and timely crisis intervention services with clients and their families on-site, or off-site.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience conducting Behavioral Health Screenings/Psychosocial Assessments for adults experiencing mild-moderate mental health symptoms, including substance use disorders is preferred
• Bilingual Spanish, Arabic or Farsi required for this position
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

Step Forward East is one of our Step Forward Programs which provides a full range of behavioral health services for CalWORKs/Welfare-to-Work participants and their families. We work on reducing barriers toward employment, and we help parents and guardians to become self-sufficient and thrive. Services are provided for adults and their families in a caring and respectful atmosphere, encouraging independence, initiative, and recovery.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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