Posted 2y ago

Mental Health Clinician I - Adult Programs

@ San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center
Van Nuys, California, United States
$64k-$66k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Providing client services, Conducting psychosocial assessments, Developing service plans
Requirements Summary:Master's degree in psychology/social work or Marriage and Family Therapy, licensed/waivered by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, and minimum of two years' experience in behavioral health care.
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Job Details


Level:    Experienced

Job Location:    L8 - Van Nuys, CA

Position Type:    Full Time

Education Level:    Master's Degree

Salary Range:    $64480.00 - $66480.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage:    Hybrid

Job Shift:    1st Shift

Job Category:    Nonprofit - Social Services


Description

 
Provide field-based direct and indirect services involving intensive and field-based case management services, including plan development, placement services, assistance in daily living, individual and/or group counseling, crisis intervention and assess for 5150 determinations. Must know DSM 5 diagnostic system.  
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide direct and indirect client services.
  • Participate in a field-based team approach and assertive community outreach, assessment and evaluation of assigned HFSP referred and enrolled clients.  Determine individual’s strengths, needs and resources. Assess client’s level of psychosocial impairment, self-care potential, family and support network availability, independent living needs, financial status, educational, employment or training needs, and social/recreational needs. Develop and coordinate service plans.
  •  Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments at intake in order to enroll clients in program.
  • Complete all documentation within mandated time frames and in compliance with county, state, and Center guidelines.
  • Assist clients in developing independent living skills, and resources including social/recreational, vocational or educational goals, needed to implement and achieve goals of the individual service plan.
  • Transports clients to and from appropriate service as necessary.
  • Provide crisis intervention—intervene with the client/others at the onset of a crisis to provide support and assistance in problem resolution and to coordinate or arrange for the provision of other needed services.
  • Provide services in the field in support of client’s individual service plans. Meet with each client a minimum of one time per week and as frequently as needed.
  • Assist clients in accessing peer support, self-help and recovery-based services.
  • Provide individual therapy as needed.
  • Will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, participate in staff and clinical meetings and community meetings as assigned.
 

Qualifications


The ideal candidate must have a master's degree in psychology/social work or Marriage and Family Therapy and be licensed/waivered by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Minimum of two years' experience in a behavioral health care; experience with homeless and chronic mentally ill. Knowledge of DSM 5 required. Chemical dependency experience preferred.
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must pass fingerprint clearance background check.
  • Must have a good driving record and must be insurable by the Center’s insurance company.
  • Bi-lingual/ Bi-cultural in Spanish a plus.
 
We offer:
  • $4K sign on 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
  • $2K for bilingual bonus
  • Health care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirement
  • Career Development
  • Professional licensure assistance within two years
  • You will contribute providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.