Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
L11 – Van Nuys, CA
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Master’s Degree
Salary Range
$64,480.00 – $66,480.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
The Mental Health Clinician I provides a range of services as part of the treatment team. Mental Health Clinician I may conduct individual, family, group psychotherapy, and individual rehabilitation sessions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a member of the treatment team, works closely with case managers and families to develop an individualized family plan taking into account each family’s strength, goals and needs.
Responsible for completing all paperwork required by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) i.e. assessments, coordination plans, etc., complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Coordinates with case manager to implement the family plan agreed upon by family meetings.
Provides direct clinical, psychological and/or rehabilitative mental health services to families including identified client and other family members seen as collateral in the home.
Provides families with ongoing assessments of their basic needs in various life domains including: housing, family, social, recreational, emotional, educational, safety, legal, medical, cultural, behavioral, school, work, and financial.
Is flexible and creative in providing support and services to families in their home, at school sites, in agency offices and other off-site locations as outlined in the treatment plan.
Works closely with the case manager in order to coordinate and integrate services for families as needed.
Is respectful and sensitive to each family’s cultural and individual needs and customs as appropriate.
Assists in organizing and providing ongoing group, lessons, workshops, and outings as needed for families.
Participates in weekly staff meetings, treatment team meetings, clinical supervisions, family meetings, and individual and supervision sessions.
Actively participates in Arts Care activities which include scheduling, childcare, transportation of families and leading parenting groups as appropriate and needed.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a master’s degree from an approved graduate school or program leading to California licensure as LMFT/LCSW or equivalent, licensed therapist or registered intern with the appropriate California licensing board, experience working with children in a behavioral health setting, and valid California license.
Bilingual (Spanish)
Must pass Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and pre-employment physical.
Must have a valid California Driver License in good standing and be insurable by the Center’s auto insurance carrier.
Able to work effectively with a range of clients and staff from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Background in Family Systems and/or Family Strength.
Strong writing skills
Strong organizational skills
Possess valid Class C California Driver’s License and driving record meets SFVMHC, Inc. insurance requirements.
Committed to the principles and practice of Children’s Services including family centered, strength based, and individualized care; flexible, unconditional services; and promoting self-sufficiency.
We offer:
- Experience working with a diverse client population
- A team-oriented work environment
- Training opportunities
- Excellent compensation and benefits