Behavioral Health Clinician StanWorks

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES•Modesto, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Conduct mental health assessments and/or short-term therapy treatments for adults referred to the StanWorks program in collaboration with Stanislaus County - Community Services Agency (CSA).

Requirements

Completed Master’s degree in Counseling/ Psychology or Social Work.
Has current Associate or Licensed status with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
Possess strong organizational skills.
Be a self-motivated individual; possessing the ability to initiate action.
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 assess and prioritize client issues and determine needs.
Ability to establish clear boundaries in a diplomatic manner with clients and staff.
Ability to 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.
Must adhere to Center for Human Services, Human Resources requirements, including: Pass agency paid criminal justice screening including fingerprints. Pass agency paid TB (Tuberculosis) screening. Pass agency paid health screening and/or drug testing, if required.
Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance coverage.
Pass agency paid MVR clearance with no more than 2 points - if you are under the age of 25 our insurance company will not allow any points
Must adhere to Stanislaus County Community Services Agency, Human Resources requirements, including: Community Services Information Technology Security Policy Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint clearance processed through County Pass a criminal background clearance California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) requirements. Pass all requirements to gain access and work in program specific buildings.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a professional relationship with designated contract staff, community site, and with colleagues.
Conduct assessments for adult clients referred to the StanWorks program and those in Managed Care as needed.
Consult with treatment team as appropriate regarding client’s care.
Advise and refer assigned adults to available and appropriate community and county resources.
Complete necessary client case documentation in the EHR (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, etc.)
Provide mental health assessments and short-term therapy to align with program goals.
Submit the necessary charting, reports and statistical information necessary for each case plan to the assigned Case Manager for reporting purposes.
Attendance at individual and group supervision as assigned.
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 regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, political affiliation, citizenship, disability, medical conditions, marital status, amnesty and military or veteran status.
Will 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. This includes serving as an agency representative at assigned community meetings.
Observance of assigned working hours and program appointments by demonstrating promptness and thorough preparation.
Performance of 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.
Participates in and/or supports agency fund development activities and events.
Preparation of assigned reports, work records, statistical data, job performance evaluations, work plans, etc. in a timely manner.