Behavioral Health Clinician

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County•San Jose, CA

3d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide individual and family therapy to clients and collaborate with the team. The Behavioral Health Division serves clients under multiple programs including Pathway Forward (CBT focused services to adults on probation), School Based Outpatient Program (SBOP), Adult and Older Adults, and Children, Youth and Families Outpatient Continuum Program.

Requirements

Graduate degree in MSW, MA, or MS in counseling, psychology, or a related field
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) registration as MFT Intern, ASW or APCC Intern or LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, licensed psychologist or psychological associate registered with the Board of Psychology (BOP).
Counseling experience in a community-based setting
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge and training of DSM V-TR
Understanding of and sensitivity toward economic and cultural issues in diverse communities
Demonstrated computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and Internet usage)
Ability to pass certification requirements for CANS or ANSA assessment 90 days of hire (training and support will be provided)
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, strength-based, and motivational interviewing skills.
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Willing to go to clients or community agencies as necessary through own vehicle or public transport. If using your car, clean DMV record, proof of current auto insurance, and valid driver's license.
Successful results from a criminal background check, including fingerprint clearance.
Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
This position requires you to work with adults and children, and your profession qualifies you as "mandated reporters" of Elder abuse or neglect. Child abuse or neglect, which is found in California Penal Code Section 11164-11174.3 and Welfare and Institution Code 15610-15610.70. In addition, you are required to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect and Elder abuse and neglect.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English, Vietnamese
Bilingual Spanish or Vietnamese

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family and group therapy to clients
Work closely with the Program Manager and Sr. Director of BH
Maintain documentation per Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Division and Catholic Charities standards in the data system.
Work with clients dealing with trauma, behavioral and mental health issues, dual diagnosis or addictions, justice system, and adults with cognitive and other disabilities.
Provide appropriate community resources and consultation with the client regarding those resources to accomplish their goals.
Collaborate with the probation department serving justice involved adults and older adults
Provide individual, couples and family therapy to adults, children and families.
Crisis intervention and create safety plans with the client.
Collaborate with the case manager, schools, psychiatrist, and other agencies for additional resources.
Conduct intake, and assessment, create treatment plans, diagnose and document according to DSM V-TR
Engage clients using evidence-based practices, Trauma-Informed CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) and other modalities to reduce trauma symptoms and provide coping skills to improve family functioning.
Attend all necessary staff meetings to facilitate client services coordination and collaboration.
Assist the psychiatrist in appointments
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain a minimum caseload of 20-25 cases to manage expected productivity each month
Conduct outreach to generate referrals and present programs in the community
Meet with clients at a minimum of a weekly basis-in-person/telephone and telehealth
Provide community-based services for sessions and assistance as needed
Must meet a minimum standard of clinic 110 total hours of productivity per month
Complete all progress notes within three business days of service
Attend all program related required trainings
Attend weekly individual supervision and required team meetings