Mental Health Clinician - School-based

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES

9d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Center for Human Services (CHS) is seeking dynamic, caring, and committed professionals to join our Behavioral Health Team as Mental Health Clinicians serving children at assigned school sites in Stanislaus County and may also serve community clients at our Modesto clinic. These are fulltime opportunities working primarily Monday through Friday daytime. CHS offers clinical supervision and team collaboration in a supportive and caring culture. CHS is one of the largest, local non-profits serving Stanislaus County youth and families. Our mission is simple…to change lives and build futures through programs that strengthen and support youth and families. CHS is a place that brings together smart, talented people from diverse backgrounds. We’ve cultivated a truly unique workplace environment that is anchored by our values…integrity, responsiveness, respect, partnerships, innovation and results. To learn more about our programs, check out our website: www.centerforhumanservices.org POSITION SUMMARY: Partner with school sites to identify mental health needs and provide counseling, therapy and referrals to meet these needs for children and families. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will provide short-term family and child counseling for a variety of diagnostic issues, conduct mental health assessments, maintain electronic health records (EHR) and meet contractual requirements.

Requirements

Completed Masters degree (or degree in progress) in Counseling/ Psychology or Social Work.
Has current Associate or Licensed status with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (or in progress).
Possess strong organizational skills.
Be a self motivated individual; possessing the ability to initiate action related to billing hours and documentation.
Ability to:
Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, client families and the professional community.
Organize and prioritize work to meet critical deadlines.
Balance meeting contract hours with paperwork requirements.
Assess and prioritize client issues and determine needs.
Establish clear boundaries in a diplomatic manner with clients and school personnel.
Be open to feedback from clinical and administrative supervisors.
Knowledge of:
Theory, principles, techniques and trends in counseling and therapy.
Community resources.
DSM V Diagnostic Criteria.
Electronic Health Record Systems Software; including Microsoft Office Suite.
Pass agency paid criminal justice screening including fingerprints.
Pass agency paid health screening and/or drug testing, if required.
Valid California drivers license, required.
Proof of auto insurance coverage.
Represent the agency in a professional and competent manner.
Advocate for the best interests of the agency and clients we serve.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, clients, supervisors and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, political affiliation, citizenship, disability, medical conditions, marital status, amnesty and military or veteran status.
Will promote and support a culturally and linguistically diverse workforce and be responsive to the population within our service area.
Maintain confidentiality and confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or agency regulations.
Participate in assigned scheduled agency meetings, in-service trainings, conferences and other trainings as determined by the supervisor. This includes serving as an agency representative at assigned community meetings.
Observance of assigned working hours and program appointments by demonstrating promptness and thorough preparation.
Performance of assigned duties with a positive attitude and in the spirit of teamwork, collaboration and cooperation.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Perform job duties in a safe manner to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others.
Participates in and/or supports agency fund development activities and events.
Preparation of assigned reports, work records, statistical data, job performance evaluations, work plans, etc. in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a professional relationship with designated school site or community site, Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services' (BHRS) and with colleagues and staff.
Provide assessments to clients that have been referred by the school.
Consult with school staff as appropriate regarding client’s treatment issues.
Conduct family and child counseling with clients who meet medical necessity/DSM V diagnostic criteria.
Make appropriate referrals to community agency/events.
Provide individual, group and family therapy to assigned populations.
Development and facilitation of psycho-educational groups, parenting and other classes as needed or required.
Attendance at individual and group supervision as assigned.
Complete necessary client case materials, program forms and statistical data.
Complete screenings and provide aftercare follow-up procedures, in a timely manner.
Complete all necessary charting, reports and statistical information necessary for assigned client population, in a timely manner.
Meet contractual obligation by billing a determined number of reimbursable hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.