Mental Health Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mental Health Clinician (Associate or Licensed)
Location: Fresno, CA (In-person)
Organization: Hope & Healing Family Therapy Center, Inc.
Job Type: Full-Time 

About Us:
Hope & Healing Family Therapy Center, Inc. is a compassionate and client-centered mental health organization dedicated to empowering individuals, children, couples, and families through high-quality, culturally responsive therapy services. We serve a diverse population and partner with community-based programs to support healing and long-term wellness.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Associate or Licensed Clinician (AMFT, APCC, ASW, LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW) to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing mental health services unserved or underserved community. You will play a key role in helping clients achieve meaningful change through evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, therapeutic practices. This position operates under a contract with Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health and staff must meet both County and organization requirements. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience and licensure- $73,000-$85,000 per year. (This position is exempt.)
• Differential pay for bilingual staff who complete certification
• Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401K plan with employer contributions
• Supportive clinical supervision
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment

About the Position:

The current opening is for an associate (ACSW, AMFT. APCC) or licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) clinician for a Housing and Supportive Services program that provides housing and supportive services for clients experiencing significant mental illness and who otherwise would be unhoused.  Clinicians will provide support to individuals at their housing site who require comprehensive care to maintain housing stability, reduce behavioral health symptoms, improve social and emotional functioning, and decrease the risk of further deterioration. These services require a harm reduction model that includes a trauma informed, developmental, needs-based, strengths-based approach to wellness and recovery. A team of staff, led by a clinician, will target needs and identify a client driven plan to provide mental health services (assessment, psychiatric, individual or family therapy, skill building), linkage to community supports, educational services, vocational services, substance use, co-occurring services, and housing support services. The program goal is to assist tenants with maintaining their housing and assist with decreasing the use of acute psychiatric services, incarceration, justice and child welfare involvement, homelessness, co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues, education problems, and other risky behaviors. We are data driven and make real-time changes to better serve the population. If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, this may be a perfect fit.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: 

·         Graduation from an accredited college or university with master’s degree that meets State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) requirements for licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. 

·         May require one (1) year of experience working with children, youth, adults and families in a therapeutic environment. 

·         Community-based experience with Medi-Cal population preferred. 

License or Certification

·         Must submit proof of current registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences at time of appointment and maintain active registration with the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). Incumbents must obtain California licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) within 6 years of initial registration. Failure to meet these requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal from employment.

·         Possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, and proof of automobile liability insurance if required by assignment.

·         Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification within three months of hire and maintain while employed.

Special Requirements:

·         Successfully complete reference checks and background investigation to include Live Scan Fingerprinting;

·         Meet qualifications to participate in a Short-Doyle program;

·         Eligible for credentialing;

·         Some positions require meeting County of Fresno qualifications as bilingual in Spanish, Hmong or other languages designated by the County;

·         Community-based positions must use personal transportation in work capacity and include proof of current vehicle liability insurance with minimum coverage of 100/300. Employees will be reimbursed mileage at the IRS Rate;

·         All providers are required to have a valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day of employment and maintain a valid NPI throughout the duration of their tenure in this role;

·         Must successfully complete all required agency training indicated for this position;

·         Must obtain training and certification in evidence-based practices as required to comply with County Contract requirements.