Mental Health Clinician

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Job Title: Mental Health Clinician

Division/Program: Fresno Adult Full-Service Partnership (FSP)

Starting Compensation: 75000 - 85000 USD Per Year

Working Location: Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift: 4-day/10-hour schedule (Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday), based on availability. Hours may vary to meet client needs

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. Career development programs designed to help you grow. Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG:

Education: Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology from an accredited college or university.

Licensure & Registration (by position level):

• Mental Health Specialist II: Active registration with the California BBS as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
• Mental Health Specialist III: Active California licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of direct service experience in a mental health setting (relevant student internship or practicum hours count toward this requirement).
• Experience working in a community-based therapy setting is preferred.

Requirements :

• A valid California Driver's License and compliance with Agency driving eligibility criteria.

How you will make a difference:

• Identifies immediate risks and needs of and family and develops a plan to address them in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Identifies ongoing treatment needs and develops plans, diagnoses, and updates problem lists as needed.
• Incorporates Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and Motivational Interviewing into services.
• Facilitate treatment team meetings.
• Uses a "whatever it takes" approach to provide services in various settings, including homes, schools/work, and community and office settings. Uses a personal vehicle to drive to and from off-site locations to provide services. May be required to transport participants and/or family members in a personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement included at a rate of $0.85 per mile. Monthly stipend included (Cell phone / Internet).
• Provides services, including individual, family, and group therapy and collateral, to youth/TAY and their families, as deemed necessary and appropriate through the assessment process and in collaboration with the treatment team. Services are to be short-term, as longer-term services and resources are identified.
• Available for 24/7 on-call services to assist in crisis intervention and to provide support for problem resolution. On-call is scheduled on a rotating basis.

Division/Program Overview:

• Outpatient community-based program
• Serves clients (ages 18 plus)
• Housing, Education, and Vocational Support
• Individual and family Counseling
• Medication management and support services