Clinician II

CASA PACIFICA CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY•Camarillo, CA

13d•$73,000 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

Parent Support Services provides mental health treatment, support, and case management to Ventura County parents receiving either Family Reunification or Family Preservation services. Therapeutic services will support parents to navigate their own historical trauma, substance use, and/or domestic violence experiences that impact healthy family functioning and preserve the family unit (permanency). Under the direction of the Chief Clinical Offer, is responsible for providing and implementing the clinical therapy component of the overall treatment plan. Clinician II manages cases of assigned clients. The Clinician II carries out the mission of Casa Pacifica as it relates to on-going clinical assessment, evaluation and progress of the client within Casa Pacifica.

Requirements

Licensed Masters Level, supervisor experience preferred with three to five years’ experience working with parents involved in the child welfare system or equivalent. 0-3 post licensed master level.
LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT with California license
Ability to use various computers Software, Microsoft Office Suites.
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to write comprehensive evaluations and progress notes/ reports on client’s treatment goals.
Valid driver’s license is required for transporting parents/families. Any changes that occurs on your driving record must be reported immediately to your supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with families with substance use, Child Welfare/probation involvement, and domestic violence preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.

Responsibilities

Assesses the clinical needs of the parent, develops a treatment plan, makes referrals to needed resources and creates a discharge plan for assigned clients.
Provides clinical services such as individual, collateral, family, rehabilitation, parenting skills training, and case management as appropriate to the individual needs of the client.
Evaluates the changing mental health needs of the parent and makes adjustments accordingly.
Utilizes evidenced based practices that are appropriate to meet the clinical needs of the parent and family.
Collaborates with county partners, Child Welfare, Peer Support advocates, families and youth to provide comprehensive clinical care for the parent and to ensure program consistency and continuity throughout the day.
Acts as liaison with placement agencies and community services and works closely with mental health and child protective services, as well as law enforcement agencies, schools, employers, health and welfare, and recreation agencies to provide coordinated care.
Confers with treatment team members provides strength based, trauma informed approach to positive parenting and self-care and well-being. .
Creates a transition discharge plan, in conjunction with the referring party and treatment team.
Serves as the leader of the family treatment team. In conjunction with the team, develops and implements individual clinical treatment plans and assures the integration of the clinical component using a multi-disciplinary approach.
Responsible for maintaining an organized and up-to-date clinical chart according to DMH guidelines. Prepares regular progress reports on each client; prepares additional correspondence related to caseload as required. Documents progress notes on electronic health record.
Aids authorities to plan for the discharge arrangements of the child.
Utilizes community resources in providing services for parents and families.
Assists parent with community resources and links them to appropriate supports , including referrals. .
Treatment plan development.
Attends outside training events and conferences as requested.
Maintains compliance with all local, County, State, and Federal government regulations to include Title 22, Division 6, and prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
Maintains confidentiality in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations and clients.
Utilizes flexible hours to meet the program and family needs.
May perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Benefits

Competitive Wages
Comprehensive Benefits package, including 401k with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
Excellent Training opportunities
Education/Tuition Assistance programs
Group Discount Pet Insurance
Aflac Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
Employee Assistance Program
Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7 (365 days a year)
4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e.,
Stress, Anxiety, Depression
Life transitions
Grief and Loss
Divorce
Conflict Resolution
Substance Abuse
Work-Life Counseling
Free Legal and Financial Consultations
Identity Theft Recovery Services