Behavioral Health Clinician StanWorks

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES•Modesto, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Center for Human Services is seeking a dynamic Behavioral Health Clinician to join their team. This role involves providing short-term family and child counseling for various diagnostic issues, conducting mental health assessments, and maintaining paperwork for BHRS Medi-Cal charts to meet contractual requirements. The position is in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment within one of the largest local non-profits serving Stanislaus County youth and families, with a mission to change lives and build futures.

Requirements

Completed Master’s degree (or degree in progress) in Counseling/ Psychology or Social Work.
Current Associate or Licensed status with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (or in progress).
Strong organizational skills.
Self-motivated individual with the ability to initiate action related to billing hours and documentation.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, client families and the professional community.
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet critical deadlines.
Ability to balance meeting contract hours with paperwork requirements.
Ability to assess and prioritize client issues and determine needs.
Ability to establish clear boundaries in a diplomatic manner with clients and school personnel.
Be open to feedback from clinical and administrative supervisors.
Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques and trends in counseling and therapy.
Knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge of DSM V Diagnostic Criteria.
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record Systems Software; including Microsoft Office Suite.
Pass agency paid criminal justice screening including fingerprints.
Pass agency paid health screening and/or drug testing, if required.
Valid California driver’s license.
Proof of auto insurance coverage.
Comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 by employing only United States citizens and non-citizens who are authorized to work in the United States.
Provide original documents verifying right to work in the United States on first day of employment.
Participate in E-Verify to electronically verify employment eligibility after an offer of employment has been accepted.

Responsibilities

Provide short-term family and child counseling for a variety of diagnostic issues.
Conduct Mental Health assessments.
Maintain paperwork for BHRS Medi-Cal charts.
Meet contractual requirements.
Develop and maintain a professional relationship with designated school site or community site, BHRS and with colleagues and staff.
Provide assessments to clients that have been referred by the school.
Consult with school staff as appropriate regarding client’s treatment issues.
Conduct family and child counseling with clients who meet medical necessity/DSM V diagnostic criteria.
Make appropriate referrals to community agency/events.
Provide individual, group and family therapy to assigned populations.
Development and facilitation of psycho-educational groups, parenting and other classes as needed or required.
Attendance at individual and group supervision as assigned.
Complete necessary client case materials, program forms and statistical data.
Complete screenings and provide aftercare follow-up procedures, in a timely manner.
Complete all necessary charting, reports and statistical information necessary for assigned client population, in a timely manner.
Meet contractual obligation by billing a determined number of reimbursable hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent the agency in a professional and competent manner.
Advocate for the best interests of the agency and clients we serve.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, clients, supervisors and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Promote and support a culturally and linguistically diverse workforce and be responsive to the population within our service area.
Maintain confidentiality and confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or agency regulations.
Participate in assigned scheduled agency meetings, in-service trainings, conferences and other trainings as determined by the supervisor.
Serve as an agency representative at assigned community meetings.
Observe assigned working hours and program appointments by demonstrating promptness and thorough preparation.
Perform assigned duties with a positive attitude and in the spirit of teamwork, collaboration and cooperation.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Perform job duties in a safe manner to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others.
Participate in and/or support agency fund development activities and events.
Preparation of assigned reports, work records, statistical data, job performance evaluations, work plans, etc. in a timely manner.