Mental Health Clinician

EL CONCILIO CALIFORNIA•Stockton, CA

7d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health Services, the Mental Health Clinician provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups served by El Concilio California. The role supports the nonprofit agency’s mission through behavioral health care, client advocacy, and collaboration with community partners to promote emotional well-being and stability. The clinician provides services at designated agency locations, in community settings, and through telehealth when applicable and clinically appropriate. The position also supports programs and initiatives within the Behavioral Wellness Department, including program activities, workshops, psychoeducational groups, community outreach, and behavioral health awareness efforts. The role requires maintaining professional credentials, participating in supervision and training, and supporting agency events and organizational activities as required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology or a related field.
Active or eligible state licensure, depending on state requirements; examples listed include LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LMSW, AMFT, and APC.
1–3 years of experience providing mental health services in clinical, community, or nonprofit settings.
Strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based modalities.
Ability to complete a high volume of documentation and tasks accurately and on time.
Ability to drive a personal vehicle for program-related purposes.
Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with management, staff, and program participants.
Acceptable attendance, punctuality, time management, teamwork, and other work habits.
Ability to understand and work effectively with diverse cultural and ethnic groups.
Successful completion of criminal and fingerprint background checks.
Successful completion of Sexual Harassment Prevention, Workplace Violence Prevention, HIPAA, Mandated Reporter, and Cultural Competency training.
Demonstrated respect, integrity, ethical conduct, trustworthiness, and commitment to organizational values.
Initiative, accountability, dependability, willingness to take on responsibilities, and ability to follow instructions and complete tasks on time.
Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish language skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, clinical evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and individualized treatment planning.
Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered approaches.
Implement, monitor, and update treatment plans based on clients’ progress, needs, and clinical goals.
Maintain an active caseload and provide services at agency locations, in community settings, and through telehealth when appropriate.
Assess clients’ mental health, emotional well-being, functioning, and progress toward treatment goals.
Respond to behavioral health crises through risk assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention, and referrals as needed.
Help clients develop coping strategies, emotional regulation, problem-solving skills, and other tools that support mental health and wellness.
Monitor engagement and participation, identify barriers to services, and intervene to support continuity of care.
Make referrals and coordinate follow-up and continuity of clinical services when clients need additional or specialized support.
Complete accurate and timely clinical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Protect client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, California privacy laws, and other applicable legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
Meet program, contractual, funding, documentation, and regulatory requirements; participate in quality assurance, audits, record reviews, and utilization reviews.
Maintain accurate client records, service documentation, and program data, and complete administrative duties within required timelines.
Coordinate care with agency staff, behavioral health providers, schools, hospitals, social service agencies, and community partners.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case consultations, clinical supervision, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
Advocate for clients and connect them with community resources, supportive services, and referrals.
Collaborate across departments and programs to support integrated services and positive client outcomes.
Maintain professional boundaries and apply ethical decision-making in clinical and professional interactions.
Maintain required credentials, registrations, certifications, and continuing education; participate in supervision, training, and ongoing professional learning.
Stay informed about behavioral health practices, evidence-based interventions, applicable regulations, and developments in the field.
Support the agency’s mission and commitment to accessible, culturally responsive, quality behavioral health services.
Participate in or support agency events, community outreach, meetings, and organizational functions as required.
Assist with implementation, coordination, and delivery of Behavioral Health Programs within the Behavioral Wellness Department as needed.
Provide clinical expertise to departmental programs and initiatives and collaborate on planning and facilitating program activities, workshops, psychoeducational groups, outreach, and awareness initiatives.
Support program activities, special projects, departmental initiatives, planning sessions, and other duties assigned by the supervisor or administration.
Drive a personal vehicle for program-related purposes and occasionally load or unload program items.