Associate Therapist (ACSW, AMFT, or APCC)

Family Health Centers of San Diego, Inc.•San Diego, CA

37d•$35 - $39

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or closely related field required.
Current California registration as a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
Possession of First Aid/CPR certificate issued by an authorized agency.
If work assignment is located at FHCSD Counseling Center OR Non-Behavioral Health Center, the above CPR and First Aid certifications are not required.
Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver's license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver's license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multidisciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population.
Ability to provide support, structure, empathy, sound judgment, and insight into human behavior and family relations.
Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently.
Clinical skills appropriate to scope of practice and clinical judgment necessary to implement the treatment plan.
Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who may speak English as a second language.
Knowledge of behavior modification theories.
Knowledge of current counseling theories and best practices, to include the ability to translate best practices into meaningful, culturally appropriate resources.
Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish/English or other language may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Complete all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.
Perform initial and on-going assessments for assigned patients.
Participate in development of patients' individualized care plans, in a timely and thorough manner.
Provide treatment to assigned patients within scope of practice, meeting program/department productivity and quality standards.
Proactively utilize clinical supervision and/or peer consultation.
Demonstrate awareness of transference and counter-transference issues and address them as they arise.
Address co-occurring disorders, factoring them into patient's treatment plan.
Demonstrate clinical skills and judgment necessary to implement the treatment plan.
Work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Communicate with providers, physicians, case managers, scheduling staff, referring providers, and with outside agencies and authorities, in a timely and appropriate manner.
Connect patients to internal/external resources as appropriate, and accurately document referrals.
Perform other duties as assigned.