Position Title: Mental Health Clinician
Program(s) and Location: New Direction (Sacramento) and Floating Clinician for CORE programs
Schedule: Full-time non-exempt, 40 hours/week, Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and may require working some evenings and weekend schedules
Pay rate: $38.38/hour with associate licensure (AMFT, ACSW, etc.); $40.30/hour with full licensure (LMFT, LCSW, etc.)
About the Position:The
Mental Health Clinician is responsible for clinical assessment, creation and or oversight of a service plan, and implementation of that plan through therapeutic interventions. This position provides the support necessary to assist the client in attaining a maximum functional level. The Mental Health Clinician may participate in the internal and county utilization review process.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:- Support individuals with active listening, demonstrate empathy, and carry a message of hope and recovery.
- Provide client assessments and formulate service plans regarding intensive long or short-term treatment.
- Observe, assess, intervene, and refer (within one's scope of practice) in situations with clients regarding mental health symptoms, physical health symptoms, and substance use issues.
- Assists clients and family/caregivers in understanding treatment and the use of therapy and medication. Deliver therapeutic services to clients and family/caregivers, including but not limited to, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
- Works with a multi-disciplinary team to provide integrated psychosocial rehabilitative services and attend meetings to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Reviews client assessments, client plans, and progress notes to assist PSCs with training and accuracy to meet Medi-Cal billing standards.
- Participates in the internal and county utilization review process.
- Accurately complete all necessary forms, reports, and paperwork required by the program on a timely basis (e.g., progress notes, special incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi-Cal billing, Avatar forms, and HMIS).
- Acts as a designated Mandated Reporter for the observed or suspected abuse and/or neglect of children, disabled individuals, dependent adults, and elder/senior citizens. Mandated Reporter also includes "Duty to Warn" which includes the responsibility to notify authorities and the intended victim(s) of physical harm.
- Coordinates, or assist in, special research or projects when needed or assigned, including creating, preparing, and distributing special reports.
- Ensure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) by following all policies and procedures in the Agency HIPAA Manual.
Education and/or Experience: - Master's Degree in the field of psychology, counseling or social work.
- Two (2) years of professional experience in a mental health related setting providing direct services is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of family, group and individual therapy, as well as the planning, development and implementation of comprehensive service plans.
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of diagnostic assessment and interviewing, and the social psychological and physical aspects of mental disorders.
- Experience with Medi-Cal requirements is desirable.
- Work experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably individuals who are dually diagnosed (mental health & substance abuse) is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of 12-Step Programs and/or personal experience with substance abuse recovery is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge of group work principles and the ability to work effectively with groups.
- Consumer of mental health services or a family member of a mental health consumer is desirable.
- Familiarity with 51-50 criteria and crisis de-escalation is highly desirable.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:- Must meet the qualifications of a Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts (LPHA) and be in the beginning process of obtaining hours for licensure in one of the following professional categories:
- Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
- Registered Clinical Social Worker (ASW)
- Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) OR
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT),
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) OR
- Be in the final phase of obtaining licensure for any of the above-stated professions and be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Provide own vehicle, possess a valid California Driver's License and current vehicle insurance. Driving record must meet, and continue to meet the generalized driving guidelines used by our insurance broker
- Must have at least 3 years of driving experience
Other Skills, Abilities, and Job Requirements:- Ability to pass clearance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and/or Department of Justice (DOJ) background screenings
- Consumer of mental health services or a family member of a mental health consumer is desirable
- Work overtime as requested and approved, including after-hours duty as needed
Benefits: HOPE Cooperative (also known as TLCS, Inc.) provides a competitive benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to, the following items. Please note that benefits may be subject to change:
- 21 PTO days per year (4 weeks & 1 day)
- 26 PTO days after the 5th year (5 weeks & 1 day)
- 6 days paid sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- 1 Personal Day
- Leadership Development
- Reimbursements
- Eligible for Government Loan Forgiveness Programs
- Employer-paid health insurance for employees and children (Kaiser, Sutter or Western Health Advantage)
- HSA Contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k match
- PTO Cash Out
- Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
- Employee Assistance Program
- Regular wage step scale increases
- Flexible start/end times for some positions
- iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use and laptop for some positions
- Clinical Supervision towards licensure (for certain positions and upon approval)
- CEU days for certain positions
- Up to $500 CEU allowance for certain positions
- Annual BBQ and staff appreciation awards
- Annual Gift Card Program
- Referral Bonuses
* All benefit offerings are subject to change and are governed by the eligibility guidelines in the Employee Handbook. This list represents a general summary of available benefits and nothing stated here should be interpreted as being included in a written offer for employment.
