Clinician I Float
About The Position
The Clinician I - Float provides and implements the clinical therapy component of each client’s treatment plan under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer or designee. The clinician manages assigned cases within their program and supports ongoing clinical assessment, evaluation, and progress for youth and families, while upholding Casa Pacifica’s Standards of Behavior and core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and courage. Casa Pacifica is a nonprofit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Its multidisciplinary staff deliver evidence-based care in outpatient, residential, home, and community-based settings. The organization serves more than 2,000 at-risk children, families, and young adults annually. The position is based at the Camarillo campus and has a stated salary range of $70,304–$85,000, with a starting pay of $75,000.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Master’s-level education.
- Up to 3 years of experience working with severely emotionally disturbed youth, including competency in comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment leading to DSM diagnosis and treatment, and behavior management.
- Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology as an APCC, AMFT, ASW, or Registered Psychological Associate.
- Complete and clear Livescan, criminal statement, and health screening with TB test.
- Complete mandatory-reporting training under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) during pre-service orientation and periodically thereafter.
- Valid driver’s license required if transporting youth; changes to driving record must be reported immediately to a supervisor.
- Ability to use computer software, including Microsoft Office Suites.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to present information effectively, respond to questions, and write comprehensive evaluations and progress notes or reports on youth treatment goals.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic and apply logical or scientific reasoning to practical problems and abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to perform the essential duties; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of referred youth and families to identify strengths, needs, and risk factors.
- Develop individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with youth, family members, and relevant stakeholders.
- Implement evidence-based interventions addressing treatment goals, including individual, family, and group therapy, as well as crisis intervention.
- Collaborate with Mental Health Workers, education and health clinic staff, parent partners, youth advocates, families, and youth to provide comprehensive clinical care and continuity.
- Maintain accurate documentation of interactions, assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
- Attend outside training events and conferences as requested.
- Comply with local, County, State, and Federal regulations, including Title 22, Division 6, and prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding personnel, operations, and clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) auto-enrollment at 3%, with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions after the first year of service
- 9 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care programs
- Training opportunities, including opportunities for CEUs
- Education and tuition assistance programs
- Group discount pet insurance
- Aflac hospital, critical illness, accidental, and dental supplemental plan options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free confidential crisis line available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Four face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue for counseling
- Free legal and financial consultations
- Identity theft recovery services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
