Referral Clinician

Victor•Sacramento, CA

12d•$73,819 - $108,264•Hybrid

About The Position

The Referral Clinician is responsible for establishing and implementing quality clinical treatment and case management for children and adolescents with special mental health needs. Referral Clinicians will support Clients and families in completing all assessment paperwork and identifying how to support the client and family through treatment. In addition, the Clinician is responsible for completing all documentation and written reports required by the Agency.

Requirements

Completion of a clinical program with a Master's or Ph.D. degree in a field of behavioral science from an accredited educational institution.
Holds a current license registration issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC).
Limited supervision availability for associate clinicians.
Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance and driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency's Personnel Policy: Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's Personnel Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations.
Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB), and drug screening test.
Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification (only when required by local county or program).
Must be flexible to work a varying schedule according to operational needs.
Must be willing to work within a culturally integrated workplace, and be willing to respect human differences based upon protected classes as defined by state, federal and local laws, or any other condition that distinguishes people from one another.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive mental health assessments on assigned clients to determine the need for mental health services.
Develops treatment plans and goals based on assessed areas of needs and strengths identified in the assessment.
Monitors and evaluates client's progress on identified goals in the treatment plan.
Completes all required documentation in a timely manner for each assigned client and maintains a comprehensive set of treatment records as stipulated in the County Mental Health Plan (MHP) or other agencies responsible for program oversight.
Acts as the liaison between the program and family/community agencies including individuals such as Parents/Caregivers, Case Managers, County Social Workers, Teachers/Education Providers, and Probation Officers.
Works with the family or care providers in the implementation of treatment plans and will maintain contacts with all important individuals in the client's life.
Provides individual, family, and group counseling based on the needs of the clients served.
Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.
Completes other assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisory directives.