Clinician I/II, TBS-Sonoma

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families•Sonoma, CA

About The Position

This position involves providing targeted, intensive services to children and families. The Clinician will write progress notes, participate in the development of individualized family plans, attend meetings, and manage their time effectively. They will also develop positive relationships with agency and community programs, utilize behavior interventions, and form constructive relationships with children and families. A key aspect of the role is identifying strengths and resources within families and communities, observing and evaluating behavior, completing Functional Behavioral Analyses, and implementing change programming based on these analyses. The Clinician will record behavioral data, update client diagnoses, make recommendations for treatment phases, and maintain accurate records in accordance with agency policies and regulations. They are expected to seek clinical information, accept feedback, mentor new TBS Behavioral Analysts, and work flexible hours to meet family needs. The role also requires performing duties consistent with the agency's mission, vision, and values, collaborating with other staff, maintaining a work calendar, and participating in ongoing training.

Requirements

A Masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
Under 12 months of FTE direct care experience (Clinician I)
6 months of FTE direct care experience (Clinician I)
Active BBS registration as an Associate Professional Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) (Clinician I)
Active BBS Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) (Clinician II)

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking

Responsibilities

Writes clear, accurate, and timely progress notes consistent with each contact/visit
Participates in the development of individualized family plans with other members of the TBS team
Attend weekly staff meetings, consultation, and case management meetings as scheduled
Accountable for individual time management
Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community programs
Utilizes resources to utilize behavior interventions and strategies
Forms positive, constructive relationships with children and their families
Identifies strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and families
Identifies temporary and sustainable resources and services within family and community environments
Observes and evaluates behavior, then completes a Functional Behavioral Analysis
Utilizes the Functional Behavioral Analysis to implement change programming
Records behavioral data to ensure accurate tracking of target behavior change
Makes recommendations to modify goals as indicated by behavioral data
Updates or establishes client diagnosis in conjunction with primary therapist
Make recommendations for all phases of treatment, including termination of TBS services
Maintains accurate and timely records
Follows all agency policies and procedures
Follows all agency, State and Federal health and safety rules and regulations
Seeks out clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive feedback and reasonable recommendations from supervisor
Mentors new TBS Behavioral Analysts
Maintains ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families
Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned