Bilingual Clinician

Victor•San Jose, CA

1d•$88,569 - $123,014

About The Position

The Clinician establishes and implements quality clinical treatment and case management for children and adolescents with special mental health needs. The role provides individual, group, and family therapy, rehabilitative services, and case management in the setting most beneficial to the client. The Clinician also completes required documentation and written reports. The Clinician conducts mental health assessments, develops and monitors treatment plans, maintains client records, and coordinates with families, caregivers, and community agencies. The position requires bilingual Spanish/English proficiency and an applicable current registration or license from the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Work schedules may vary according to operational needs.

Requirements

Completion of a clinical program and a master’s or Ph.D. degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited educational institution.
Current Board of Behavioral Sciences license registration: AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Valid California driver’s license, personal automobile insurance, and a driving record meeting Agency standards.
Meet Agency physical and mental fitness standards and be willing to complete tuberculosis and drug screening tests.
Willingness to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification when required by the local county or program.
Flexibility to work a varying schedule according to operational needs.
Willingness to work in a culturally integrated workplace and respect human differences.
Ability to meet physical demands including standing, walking on even and uneven surfaces, alternating between sitting and standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, and frequent lifting up to 10 pounds.
Ability to routinely walk up and down stairs.
Ability to perform Pro-ACT Restraint Techniques in residential programs, CPR, and First Aid as trained.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods in a vehicle and travel to activities, home visits, DCFS, and court locations, potentially up to 100 miles driving distance.
Ability to use computer and telephone systems, including the fine motor coordination needed for typing, writing, and handling files.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments to determine clients’ service needs.
Develop treatment plans and goals based on identified needs and strengths, and monitor and evaluate client progress.
Complete required documentation promptly and maintain comprehensive treatment records in accordance with County Mental Health Plan or other oversight requirements.
Act as a liaison between the program, families, and community agencies, including caregivers, case managers, county social workers, teachers and education providers, and probation officers.
Work with families or care providers to implement treatment plans and maintain contact with important individuals in each client’s life.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling according to client needs.
Meet the Agency’s service percentage standard for expected time spent with clients, if applicable.
Complete other program operational tasks as assigned by supervisors.