Clinician

SBCS Chula Vista•Chula Vista, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. For more than 50 years, we’ve worked throughout San Diego to provide safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention prevention programs, mental health support, and many other services that meet the ever-changing needs of our communities. Our organization is dedicated to offering high-quality services and ensuring all services align with the community's needs. To best serve our communities, SBCS partners with various grassroots organizations throughout California to develop innovative strategies that enhance services, empower clients, and ensure that culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care is offered. SBCS provides a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's unique needs. At SBCS, our client-centered approach highlights the importance of respect, empathy, and compassion when interacting with all community members. You are an advocate and champion of nurturing communities where families can pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential. You are dedicated to and energized by engaging directly with individuals and communities. You care deeply about the well-being and prosperity of ALL children and youth throughout San Diego. You want to become a part of an energetic and effective team, and contribute your expertise, creativity, and insights to a unique role encompassing program management, development, and direct counseling services for at-risk children, adolescents, and families. SBCS is home to a committed team of 470 dedicated employees and volunteers who diligently serve all of San Diego County. Having offered services for 52 years, SBCS is committed to providing hope and support for numerous young children, individuals, and families facing adversity. With an annual budget of $68 million, SBCS continues to be a beacon of assistance in the community.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology or related field.
Must be registered with the California BBS as an AMFT. APCC, ACSW or LMFT, LMSW or LPCC.
Minimum 1-year of experience working with children and adolescents; experience should preferably have been in a community based or neighborhood service organization.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Must adhere to agency client confidentiality, HIPAA, and mandated reporting policies
Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
Must be able to take initiative, set goals, and prioritize.
Must be organized and computer literate.
Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, and such additional clearances as may be required under the program.
Candidate is required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor history check.
Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Program Director, and Department Director, Clinician is responsible for providing evidence-based social-emotional and mental health services to students within the San Ysidro School District, and their families.
This position will include on-site services and may include frequent travel between school sites throughout the week.
Other responsibilities include working closely on a day-to-day basis with teachers, administrators, nurses, counselors, and caregivers to create a school environment which results in improved behavior and academic achievement for all students.
Services will be in keeping with the agency goals, objectives, mission, and style provided within a team framework.
Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and consultation on school campuses, in keeping with SYSD and school policy.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic case records, including data entry, assessments, treatment notes, and service documentation, in accordance with agency, program and school district requirements.
Utilize the SYSD-approved EHR system, including the Care Solace platform to complete and maintain required documentation.
Develop expertise on CYBHI billing procedures and provide training and guidance to staff.
Expected to meet required productivity and billable hour expectations.
Utilize evidence-based strategies to provide social emotional learning through developing social skills and conflict resolution.
Conduct intakes, assessments, and treatment plans with clients.
Conduct assessments with students and their families, as indicated by referrals.
Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy, as well as case management, and collateral services, as indicated by assessments.
Provide therapeutic, case management, and crisis intervention services to clients and their families.
Process program referrals from designated school site.
Travel between multiple school sites may be required.
Conduct training for program staff and caregivers.
Communicate with school personnel regarding referrals, waitlist times, and students’ participation.
Participate in team meetings, training, individual supervision, and clinical group supervision.
Participate in agency required trainings, staff meetings, and activities.
Participate in school and community-based meetings as requested or required.
As other duties assigned.