Temporary Clinical Therapist I
About The Position
The Clinical Therapist I handles assigned cases and conducts intakes by interviewing clients, gathering information, identifying symptoms, making diagnoses, and developing therapeutic or treatment plans. The therapist provides trauma-informed psychotherapy to individuals, groups, families, and collateral contacts onsite, in schools, in the community, or in family homes as needed. In-person services are essential for higher-acuity clients and their families. The role includes facilitating attachment and supporting children’s early developmental processes with parents or caregivers; coordinating with child protective and family services workers; advocating for parents and children in outside referrals; and consulting with clinical supervisors, physicians, peers, and other specialists. The therapist completes progress notes and other required paperwork in an Electronic Health Record System, meets service delivery and productivity expectations, and represents the organization at community, funder, and outreach events. Flexible and non-traditional hours may be required, along with participation in assigned trainings and meetings. The employee regularly works in the field and in an office environment. A personal vehicle with required insurance, a valid California driver’s license, and a clean driving record meeting the organization’s insurance criteria are required. Employment also requires a TB test, Department of Justice fingerprint clearance, and agreement to the organization’s Arbitration Agreement. Additional training may be required when considered in the company’s best interest.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field, such as MSW, MA, Ph.D., PsyD, or MS.
- Clinical experience and/or training directly related to children and child counseling; applicants with fewer than 1,000 hours will be considered.
- Current registration with a licensing board.
- Ability to use a personal vehicle with required insurance coverage for job duties and agency business.
- Valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record that meets the organization’s insurance carrier criteria for liability coverage.
- Completion of a TB test and Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
- Agreement to Wellnest’s Arbitration Agreement as a condition of employment.
- Ability to present information effectively, respond to questions, and read, analyze, and interpret documents.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions; gather and analyze information; and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in face-to-face and telephonic contexts.
- Ability to multitask, set priorities, manage time, meet deadlines, and perform under time constraints.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing work demands.
- Ability to maintain concentration, attention to detail, and high ethical and professional standards.
Nice To Haves
- Training directly related to children and child counseling.
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.
Responsibilities
- Handle assigned cases and conduct client intakes, including interviews, information gathering, symptom identification, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- Provide trauma-informed psychotherapy to individuals, groups, families, and collateral contacts onsite, in schools, in the community, or in family homes as needed.
- Perform intakes and assessments to determine service needs and develop treatment plans.
- Develop, administer, evaluate, and modify treatment plans.
- Facilitate attachment and support children’s early developmental processes with parents or caregivers.
- Collaborate with child protective and family services workers assigned to children and families.
- Advocate for parents and children when making outside referrals for services.
- Consult with the clinical supervisor, medical doctors, Wellnest peers, and other specialists.
- Complete progress notes and other required documentation promptly using an Electronic Health Record System.
- Meet or exceed service delivery, productivity, and timeliness expectations.
- Make home visits and counsel clients using accepted methods.
- Represent the organization at community services, funder events, and outreach events for clients and supporters.
- Participate in assigned trainings and meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Career Level
Entry Level
