Clinician

Victor•Lake Elsinore, CA

6h•$73,819 - $108,264

About The Position

The Clinician establishes and implements quality clinical treatment and case management for children and adolescents with special mental health needs. The role provides individual, group, and family therapy, rehabilitative services, and case management in the setting most beneficial to each client. The Clinician also completes required documentation and written reports. Clinicians conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, develop treatment plans and goals based on client needs and strengths, and monitor progress. They maintain required treatment records, coordinate with families and community agencies, and collaborate with care providers and other important individuals in clients’ lives to implement treatment plans. The position may involve working in residential, office, outdoor, or other appropriate settings and traveling for activities, home visits, and appointments. A varying schedule may be required according to operational needs.

Requirements

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited educational institution, with completion of a clinical program.
Current license registration issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences: AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
Valid California driver’s license, personal automobile insurance, and a driving record meeting Agency standards.
Meet the Agency’s physical and mental fitness standards and be willing to complete tuberculosis and drug screening tests.
Be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification when required by the local county or program.
Be flexible to work a varying schedule according to operational needs.
Be willing to work in a culturally integrated workplace and respect human differences, including protected classes under applicable laws.
Meet the physical requirements of the position, including mobility and lifting requirements, routine stair use, and ability to sit for extended periods while traveling.
Be able to perform Pro-ACT Restraint Techniques in residential programs, CPR, and First Aid as trained.
Be able to use computer and telephone systems, including typing, writing, and handling files.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments to determine clients’ service needs.
Develop treatment plans and goals based on assessed needs and strengths, and monitor and evaluate client progress.
Complete required client documentation promptly and maintain treatment records required by the County Mental Health Plan or other oversight agencies.
Act as a liaison between the program and families and community agencies, including parents/caregivers, case managers, county social workers, teachers or education providers, and probation officers.
Work with families or care providers to implement treatment plans and maintain contact with important individuals in each client’s life.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling based on client needs.
Meet the Agency’s service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.
Complete other assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisory directives.