Associate Therapist (ACSW or AMFT)

SACRAMENTO NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH CENTER INC•Sacramento, CA

5d•$32 - $43

About The Position

Here at SNAHC, you are joining a team and company at a time of growth and transformation. You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about healthcare and giving back to the community. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and the wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At SNAHC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $66,031-$89,336. The Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)/Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT) reports to the Behavioral Health Clinical Director and provides culturally competent clinical services including diagnostic evaluations and therapy, which are consistent with accepted standards of clinical practice and and/or case management services for individuals, couples, and/or families. Primary function is to provide counseling using applied psychotherapy of a non-medical nature with individuals, families, or groups; providing information and referral services, providing or arranging for the provision of social services; explaining or interpreting the psychosocial aspects in the situations of individuals, and families. Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)/Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT) are qualified to identify and treat mental illnesses to facilitate the highest quality of life for clients under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). This role will have an assigned primary location but may be required to work at or travel to different locations as needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or marriage and family therapy from an accredited college or related field and current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker/ Associate Marriage & Family Therapist.
Experience with Nextgen or other electronic health record system required.
Demonstrated ability to chart visits comprehensively and complete DSM-V-TR and E&M coding in compliance with medical diagnosing/coding standards.
Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive case management and advocacy with crisis intervention techniques and protocols.
Knowledge of child, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legal and ethical guidelines regulating social work practice, ie: Duty to Warn, patient confidentiality.
Excellent computer skills, preferably with Windows, including Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent telephone and communication skills
Must possess excellent organizational, writing, and verbal skills.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and work well under pressure.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to demonstrate superior professionalism when dealing with patients, subordinates, colleagues, community members and vendors.

Nice To Haves

One year of full-time direct clinical work experience in an appropriate treatment field (child abuse, mental health, victim counseling, and/or substance abuse) indicating competency in clinical diagnostic assessment skills, and in developing and reviewing individualized treatment plans.
Experience in an FQHC setting
Knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of the diverse Al/ AN community, as well as ability to work with other racially, culturally, ethnically, and financially diverse populations.
Training in de-escalation techniques such as NCI
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Provides Assessment, Diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment interventions for children ages 5-18, adults and families systems who are managing mental illness.
Prepares and maintains all required treatment records and reports, including but not limited to intake, biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plan, treatment summaries, discharge summaries, data collection forms, and billing forms
Inputs progress notes and information related to patient treatment using an electronic patient management/health record system.
Acts as clients advocate and provides case management referrals and assistance to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis situations.
Collaborates with other providers in a multi-disciplinary approach to perform clinical assessments and assist in implementing treatment plans.
Participates constructively in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities within the Department, such as peer review, case conferencing, clinical benchmarking, and QI studies
Participates in one to two hours of weekly supervision with designated clinical supervisor for LCSW/LMFT pre-licensing requirements
Conducts crisis intervention and emotional stabilization for clients seen in other departments as needed.
Complies with SNAHC Productivity Standards and Client Chart completion requirements.
Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to the position including HIPAA, sexual harassment, Scope of Practice, OSHA.etc.
Actively participates in internal quality improvement teams. Works with team members proactively to support quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals for the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.
At all times demonstrates cooperative behavior with supervisors, colleagues, patients, and the community.
Other duties as assigned.