Mental Health Clinician I - C-RRR

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

67d•$64,480 - $66,480•Hybrid

About The Position

ID#31207A -The Mental Health Clinician I, as a member of the client’s multidisciplinary treatment team, works with client, family and other team members to provide a range of primarily services including Individual, Family, and Group psychotherapy, Linkage to community resources, completion of a Child/Adolescent Initial Assessment or Infancy, Childhood & Relationship Enrichment Initial Assessment.

Requirements

Master degree from an approved graduate school or program leading to California licensure as LMFT/LCSW or equivalent, licensed therapist or registered intern with the appropriate California licensing board
experience working with children in a behavioral health setting
valid California license
Must pass Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and pre-employment physical.
Must have a valid California Driver License in good standing and be insurable by the Center’s auto insurance carrier.
Able to work effectively with a range of clients and staff from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Strong writing skills
Strong organizational skills
Must act in accordance with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996 and related state law confidentiality requirements.
Must successfully complete the Center’s HIPAA training, pass the HIPAA test, and receive the Certification of Compliance.
Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
Interacting with other employees at work in an essential function of the job.
Arriving at work on time and not leaving early is an essential function of the job.
Possess valid Class C California Driver’s License and driving record meets SFVMHC, Inc. insurance requirements.
Committed to the principles and practice of CRRR including family centered, strength based, and individualized care; flexible, unconditional services; and promoting self-sufficiency.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish)
Background in Family Systems and/or Family Strength.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, conjoint, and family psychotherapy, both short and long term, to eligible children/adolescents and their families.
Complete psychosocial assessments with children and adolescent clients.
Link eligible children and their families with community based therapeutic and supportive clinical services as required.
Participate in case planning and case disposition meetings with other Center staff, consulting psychiatrists, previous service providers and informal supports, as applicable.
Participate in Child Family Team (CFT) meetings and work with client/family to implement agreed upon plan and support client/family in taking a leadership role in CFT meetings.
Complete all required DMH and Center chart documentation, report writing and correspondence within the mandated time frames.
Utilization of Collaborative Documentation with clients is required.
Maintain at least the required productivity level on a consistent basis.
Submit weekly schedule of client appointments.
Complete all other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

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