Clinician Trainee / Clinician I - North Modesto

Job Description

Job Description

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Position Summary: 
The Clinician provides comprehensive mental health services to clients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional and behavioral issues. This role involves delivering individual and group therapy, developing and implementing personalized treatment plans, and working collaboratively with agency partners. Additionally, the Clinician collaborates with clients to develop effective strategies for enhancing their lives and relationships, fostering overall mental well-being. 

 

Qualifications:
1. Clinician Trainee - Graduation from an accredited undergraduate program with major in social work, psychology, behavior analysis, or other related degree required.
2. Clinician Trainee - Master of Arts or Master of Science degree in progress from an accredited graduate program with major in Social Work, Counseling, or other related degree required. These degrees must be license eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC). 

3. Clinician I - Master of Arts or Master of Science degree from an accredited graduate program with major in Social Work, Counseling, or other related degree required. These degrees must be license eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC). 
4. BBS registration, licenses, credentials or like certifications must remain active and valid with their governing entity, if applicable. 
5. One year of experience working with children preferred.
6. Knowledge of community resourced preferred. 
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word.
8. Bilingual preferred.
9. A valid California driver’s license is required of staff who have regular driving duties and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency’s insurance company.

 

Essential Job Functions:
1. Certifications must remain active and valid with their governing entity, if applicable.
2. Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
3. Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality.
4. Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others
5. Ability to instruct in group and individual settings. 
6. Physical, mental and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
7. Adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards.
8. Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
9. Operate a vehicle for work-related activities, including visiting clients, attending meetings, and other necessary appointments or engagements 

 

Responsibilities:
1. Provide direct clinical services to clients.
2. Utilize program specific screening tools, providing admission assessment and treatment planning for clients.
3. Keep comprehensive clinical records that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract.
4. Collaborate with the referring agency or other community agencies working with the client to coordinate treatment.
5. Collect outcome data and consumer satisfaction data as required by the agency and contractor. 
6. Must implement program goals and objectives to meet and maintain contractual requirements and productivity.
7. Effectively navigate and utilize all required electronic health records (EHR). 
8. Schedule and participate in community outreach, education, and presentations.
9. Utilize LOCUS and Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths tool for treatment planning.
10. Participate in scheduled peer review. 
11. Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.
12. Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
13. Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.
14. Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.
15. Interaction is appropriate and sensitive to client’s culture. Interaction is appropriate with client’s developmental level.

 

Summary:

We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives!  We are currently recruiting for (2) Clinician Trainee/ Clinician for our North Modesto, Family Resource Center, who are ready to make a difference in the lives of others.

Why Sierra Vista?

Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services offers:

• Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision coverage, and an employer paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan with Unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice and many other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Non-profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Salary Increases each year.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cell phone plan providers and other discounted perks.