The Clinical Therapist - Early Intervention will work within the Outpatient Program providing mental health services to children ages 0-5 and their families/caregivers.
Provides trauma-informed psychotherapy groups, family therapy, and collateral sessions
Performs intakes & assessments in order to determine need for services as well as treatment plan
Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies therapeutic or treatment plans
Facilitates attachment and supports children’s early developmental processes with parents or caregivers in their homes, school, community, or onsite at the organization
Collaborates and cooperates with outside child protective or family services workers assigned to children and their families
Advocates for parents and children when making outside referrals for services
Ensures the timely completion of documentation including progress notes using an Electronic Health Record System
Meets or exceeds service delivery requirements
Represents the Clinic at community services, funder events and events related to outreach for clients and supporters of the organization
Other duties as assigned
Minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent (MSW, MA, Ph.D., PsyD, or MS) plus clinical experience and/or training directly related to children and child counseling.
Supervision for clinical hours for master’s level clinicians obtaining hours toward licensure is provided.
Current registration with licensing board is required, as is a valid, CA driver license and insurable driving record.
Bilingual Spanish speaking ability is highly desired.
Fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and current TB clearance are also required.
In keeping with Wellnest policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.
Employee may be asked to participate in cross-training programs or pursue additional education or training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the agency by a member of management.
Must have knowledge of community resources.
Employee must have the ability to use a personal vehicle with the required insurance coverage to complete the essential duties of their job and conduct agency business.
Employee must maintain a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record that meets Wellnest’s insurance carrier’s criteria for liability coverage.
In keeping with Company policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, office personnel, other employees and the general public
Ability to read, analyze and interpret manual and office documents
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, gather, transcribe and post data, analyze, synthesize and classify information, and draw valid conclusions where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to work independently and with others - including other employees, clients and members of the public - in face-to-face and telephonic contexts
Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands
Maintain high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with agency and community policy
Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Ability to use computer keyboard up to 25% of the day
Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment
Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Computer literate (basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook) and data/electronic records program currently in use
Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required.
Bilingual Spanish speaking ability is highly desired.