Associate 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.

Full Time 6th Street Health Center San Pedro, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1050

Salary Range: $73,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

Our mission is to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare and supportive services to our community. Our vision is “Improving the Health and Well-Being of Our Community.” Our core values are Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. Employees are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals, and philosophy of Harbor Community Health Centers.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, the Associate Clinician (Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist [AMFT], Associate Clinical Social Worker [ASW], or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor [APCC]) works as part of a multidisciplinary care team to provide biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, coordinate care, and provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to adult and pediatric patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Performs clinical assessments and treatment planning using a standardized biopsychosocial format and develops observable, specific, and measurable treatment goals.
• Provides individual psychotherapy to adult and pediatric patients in a strengths-based, culturally sensitive, linguistically appropriate, and compassionate manner.
• Facilitates group therapy sessions as assigned.
• Assesses patients’ psychosocial status as it relates to substance use and mental health and communicates with appropriate members of the care team regarding patient progress, needs, concerns, and actual or potential clinical issues.
• Establishes therapeutic rapport with patients and demonstrates concern for their well‑being.
• Follows up and serves as a liaison to support continuity and quality of patient services.
• Documents and locks progress notes in the electronic health record within established HarborCHC documentation timeframes.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans and coordinate care.
• Partners with case managers and other care team members to refer patients to specialty and community services as appropriate.
• Actively participates in HarborCHC quality management and improvement activities.
• Maintains current and active registration in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) throughout employment.
• Assists and collaborates with other departments as necessary.
• Participates in clinical supervision as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and HarborCHC policy and maintains required supervision records and documentation.
• Develops proficiency in billing procedures.
• Meets established departmental chart‑review standards and demonstrates timely application of feedback and corrective guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support HarborCHC’s Mission and Values.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required education, experience, and/or training:

• Completion of a qualifying master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, or another field that meets California BBS requirements for the applicable associate registration.
• Current registration is in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).
• Prior experience providing behavioral health services to adults, children, and/or families in a community health, medical, or integrated care setting preferred .
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize cases, conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, establish measurable treatment goals, and complete appropriate clinical documentation.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage assigned responsibilities and patient caseloads effectively.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and ability to exercise appropriate clinical judgment within the scope of associate registration and supervision requirements.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security requirements and applicable professional standards governing patient and organizational records.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team .
• Knowledge of community behavioral health, mental health, and social service resources.
• Ability to coordinate referrals for patients requiring long‑term therapy, specialty behavioral health services, or a higher level of care , as appropriate.
• Proficiency with computers and standard office technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Experience in using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system preferred .
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

EXPECTATIONS

• Adheres to all HarborCHC policies, procedures, and applicable professional standards.
• Demonstrates HarborCHC’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence in the performance of all duties.
• Maintains a strong commitment to HarborCHC’s mission, goals, and philosophy.
• Maintains professional, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with patients, colleagues, and other work‑related contacts.
• Communicates regularly and appropriately with their immediate supervisor regarding departmental, clinical, and organizational matters.