School Based Clinician

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. School Based Clinician Full Time Orange, CA, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1090 Salary: $70,304.16 Annually Join us at Villages of California where we envision a world where our youth can thrive. A Little Bit About Us: We are a team of professionals who imagine a world where students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to help themselves; where each student is given the professional support to overcome their unique challenges and realize their academic and personal potential. We have created a team-based approach beyond the traditional client/therapist treatment setting where we provide more than what families and their children were receiving in weekly therapy sessions. We hope to continue to make strides for individuals and their families struggling with substance abuse, mental health issues, and academic challenges. Join us and lets work together to help our youth thrive. A Little Bit About You: You are: An empathetic and culturally competent clinician who builds trust quickly. A self-starter with strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Passionate about youth mental health and committed to engaging families and schools in the therapeutic process. A creative problem-solver with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work across diverse environments, including schools, homes, and community settings. You Will Help Our Youth Thrive By: Providing therapeutic services including individual, family, parent-focused, and group therapy to youth and families in school, home, and community settings. Facilitatingfamily engagement and parent coaching sessions to support caregivers in strengthening relationships, improving communication, and enhancing parenting skills. Partnering with families to develop collaborative treatment goals that reflect family dynamics and cultural values. Providing clinical feedback and coordinating care with school personnel, community agencies, and other service providers. Conducting crisis intervention, threat assessments and immediate response services as needed across settings. Provide ongoing crisis support on school campuses or within the community as instructed by site administration and/or their supervisor. This includes responding to urgent needs in a timely, professional, and trauma-informed manner. Delivering case management and linking clients and families to appropriate community services and resources. Meeting productivity requirements and managing a caseload aligned with agency expectations. Completing documentation such as progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans on time and per policy. Formulating psychosocial diagnoses by assessing history, presenting issues, and symptoms. Utilizing Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) including MAP, TF-CBT, Seeking Safety, and parent-focused modalities. Monitoring client and family progress and adjusting treatment through formal outcome measures. Engaging in clinical supervision , integrating feedback into clinical practice, and actively contributing to team discussions. Developing professional knowledge through continuing education, workshops, and best practices. Maintaining confidentiality in compliance with legal and ethical standards. Promoting agency values and mission in all client and community interactions. Participating in team and all-staff meetings and maintaining accountability in attendance and engagement. Demonstrating professionalism with clients, peers, and external partners. Representing the agency in a positive manner within school systems, community organizations, and external meetings. This includes representing the agency's values and standards in collaborative environments with school staff, business partners, and community stakeholders. Incorporating trauma-informed and culturally responsive care in all services delivered. Participate in organized school events, workshops, and activities as directed by their supervisor. This includes supporting initiatives that promote collaboration with school staff and student engagement. Participate in agency events , including those scheduled on weekends, as directed by their supervisor. Attendance is considered part of the employee’s professional responsibilities. Performing other duties as assigned by supervisors. What You’ll Need To Be Successful In This Role: Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field. Licensure: Registered or licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Maintenance of licensure is a condition of employment. Experience: Familiarity with state and county regulations, and experience working with diverse populations preferred. Training: Certification/training in EBPs such as MAP, TF-CBT, Seeking Safety is preferred. Skills: Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office. Strong documentation, case conceptualization, and time management skills. Ability to build rapport with children and families from diverse backgrounds. Effective boundary-setting and professional behavior modeling. Spanish bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent in this position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Villages of California Mission, Vision, and Values. Proficiency in MS Office systems. Ability to utilize an electronic medical records. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients. Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor. Understanding of youth/adult/adolescent development and family systems Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative. Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds. Bilingual in Spanish preferred, not required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Requires flexibility to work in schools, homes, and community environments. Must be able to travel locally; reliable transportation, valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and a safe driving record are required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr Villages of California Inc