Mental Health Clinician I - Wraparound

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $64,480 - $66,480 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Health Clinician I provides a range of services as part of the treatment team. Mental Health Clinician I acts as a SFPR and may conduct individual, family, group psychotherapy, intensive case coordination services and individual rehabilitation sessions.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work
• Current Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASCW) registration through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Must maintain current status as a licensed professional under California law
• Two years’ experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and their families
• Must pass Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and pre-employment physical
• Must have a valid California Driver License in good standing and personal, valid insurance

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Responsibilities

• As a member of the treatment team, works closely with case managers and Turning Point families to develop an individualized family plan taking into account each family’s strength, goals and needs.
• Responsible for completing all paperwork required by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) i.e. assessments, coordination plans, etc., as well as TP required documentation in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with case manager to implement the family plan agreed upon by family meetings.
• Provides direct clinical, psychological and/or rehabilitative mental health services to Turning Point families including identified client and other family members seen as collateral in the home.
• Provides TP families with ongoing assessments of their basic needs in various life domains including housing, family, social, recreational, emotional, educational, safety, legal, medical, cultural, behavioral, school, work, and financial.
• Is flexible and creative in providing support and services to families in their home, at school sites, in agency offices and other off-site locations as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Works closely with the case manager in order to coordinate and integrate services for families as needed.
• Is respectful and sensitive to each family’s cultural and individual needs and customs as appropriate.
• Assists in organizing and providing ongoing group, lessons, workshops, and outings as needed for families.
• Utilizes the 4 Step CFT process/Integrated core practice model in engaging clients, team members and agency partners; Participates in weekly staff meetings, treatment team meetings, clinical supervisions, family meetings, and individual and supervision sessions.
• Attends TP in-service presentations and trainings as assigned.
• Actively participates in Arts Care activities which include scheduling, childcare, transportation of families and leading parenting groups as appropriate and needed.
• Complete all documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Attend staff and team meetings weekly and come prepared to regular individual and group supervision.
• Assist with weekly utilization review committee/chart review committee tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.

Benefits

• $4K sign On Bonus
• $2K for bilingual bonus
• Experience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client population
• A team-oriented work environment
• Training opportunities
• Excellent compensation and benefits
• Paid Time Off - 12 holidays; generous sick and vacation time
• Health care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirement
• Career Development
• Professional licensure assistance within two years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level