Bilingual Mental Health Associate Clinician

North Marin Community Services•San Rafael, CA

6d•$42 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is seeking a Bilingual Mental Health Associate Clinician (Level I or II) to join their San Rafael/Canal Alliance Community Mental Health Counseling Program. This role primarily serves Spanish-speaking participants who are uninsured or have Medi-Cal, and may also work in the School-Based and Novato Community Mental Health Counseling Programs. NMCS is a non-profit organization with over 50 years of service, dedicated to empowering youth, adults, and families in the Novato/North Marin community. They offer a supportive and professional working environment with a culture driven by values of teamwork, equity, excellence, integrity, and continuous learning. The position is hourly, non-exempt, with available part-time or full-time hours. The pay rate varies by level: Associate Clinician I ($41.58 - $42.08/hour) and Associate Clinician II ($44.26 - $44.69/hour). A sign-on bonus is offered ($250 for part-time, $1,000 for full-time). The interview process includes a Zoom screen, two interviews, and a skills assessment.

Requirements

Fluent and able to provide counseling in English and Spanish (assessed via language skills test)
Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
Valid, current B.B.S. Registered AMFT/ASW (clinical supervision is provided by LMFTs only)
National Provider Identifier (NPI); can obtain NPI prior to employment start date
Knowledge of principles and practices of individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or children; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; as well as overall human development from infancy through adulthood.
Knowledge of current principles, techniques, and practices of clinical case work for adults or children; knowledge of health and human services systems in the community including public and private agencies and other community resources.
Knowledge of principles of mental health education, participant and community advocacy, and systems theory; principles of crisis intervention; needs, problems, and perspectives of people with mental illness, trauma related to immigration, impacts of economic/housing/food insecurity.
Knowledge of laws and ethics; understanding of participant's legal rights.
Knowledge of casework objectives, principles, techniques, methods, and caseload management.
Knowledge of community resources, public social service and assistance programs.
Understanding of clinical assessment skills with reference to the DSM-V and related clinical interviewing skills.
Ability to maintain mental health records, including the documentation of all actions and contacts in case files.
Basic knowledge of the effects of stress and adverse childhood experiences.
Ability to engage participants in the problem-solving process.
Ability to work with moderate supervision, follow directions, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and manage stressful situations effectively.
Ability to get along with people and establish cooperative working relationships with staff at all levels both within and outside the department.
Demonstrate exemplary customer service, strong communication and organization skills.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and e-mail software.
Valid Class C driver’s license and insurability at non-risk rates (pass a DMV Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check); personal vehicle for home visits (eligible for mileage reimbursement).
In addition to the requirements above, the Bilingual Mental Health Associate Clinician II must also have : Minimum 12 months working as a Registered Associate with BBS required or equivalent experience or completion of 2080 work hours.
Passing score on Law and Ethics exam and be within 500 hours of licensure test.

Nice To Haves

Prior Medi-Cal experience
Significant experience working with immigrant communities; experience working with Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC)
Experience with substance use disorders
Experience working with electronic health records

Responsibilities

Conducts clinical assessments, develops, and implements appropriate treatment plans for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of participants with mental health disorders.
Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Instructs and counsels participants and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens, within the scope of practice.
May administer specialized therapeutic procedures, as appropriate.
Facilitates groups and outreach events as needed, including therapeutic and psycho-education/skill building groups for youth and adults.
May develop groups as needed.
Provides clinical case management, referrals and links to further services.
Participation in weekly clinical supervision and case consultation meetings, trainings and coordination of services team meetings, as assigned.
Maintains relationships with school staff, as well as agencies providing service to community residents, and work with them to meet participants’ needs.
Serves as a liaison between NMCS and school / community partners; reports to NMCS leadership regarding partner updates and ensures strong communication.
Serves as a strong ambassador for the agency.
Completes any related tasks assigned by Director of Mental Health Program and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Additional duties as assigned.
Prepares intake summaries, treatment/care plans, and case summaries, as well as maintains ongoing confidential records and progress notes in accordance with state, County and Medi-Cal regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards.
Maintains records and data for evaluation purposes.
Ensures that all paperwork and charting requirements, as well as reports are completed and submitted timely, as described within the NMCS Mental Health Program Manual and as assigned by the Director of Mental Health Program and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Supports integrity of service contracts by monitoring eligibility requirements, as necessary.
In addition to Associate Clinician I level duties, the Associate Clinician II may also be required to take additional advanced clinical training as assigned.
Coordinate, facilitate and monitor therapeutic groups and group needs.