Clinician - Residential

SUPERVISOR: Director of Compliance Job Code: NA Salary Range: $85K to $110K Annually OVERVIEW The Residential Clinician is to provide culturally responsive, strength-based, trauma informed behavioral health services to youth and young adults in foster care who reside in Unity Care’s THP program. This position provides trauma‑informed individual and group therapy, and consultation to collateral team members. Under the supervision of the Director of Compliance, this person will provide services that are aligned with UCG’s service model and clinical philosophy. DIRECT REPORTS None QUALIFICATIONS Required Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with at‑risk youth or adolescent children in a therapeutic role Degree in a Behavioral Science such as Social Work (MSW) or Counseling Psychology (MA or MS) Registered, Licensed or Licensed‑waivered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Minimum 4 years’ experience in delivering Medi‑Cal EPSDT services to clients aged 16 years to 21 years. Strong understanding and skill in Medi‑Cal documentation requirements, using an electronic health records system. Understanding of productivity and billing standards. Training and skills in EPSDT assessment, diagnosis, and treatment delivery methods Organization, time management and team partnership skills Preferred Minimum of 1 year experience working with at‑risk youth in a residential setting RESPONSIBILITIES Gather assessment information, orients new clients, and writes reports and service plans in a timely manner in compliance with state and county Medi‑Cal guidelines. Provide trauma‑informed direct services including case management, individual, group, and family therapy, case management, and rehab focused upon outcomes and interventions designed to promote independence. Work effectively with program staff to ensure relevance, accessibility, and quality of service provided to children and their families. Provide agency representation to county partners and other stakeholders in coordination of the clinical care of the assigned caseload. Manage case files with timely and accurate documentation in electronic health records system, related to progress notes and billing. Demonstrates a high level of clinical competence with youth and young adults. Provides evidence‑based, quality, culturally proficient and relevant therapeutic, educational, preventative and crisis services to children and their families in residential, community‑based and in‑home settings. Maintains professional standards regarding client rights. Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality policies, mandated child abuse reporting and duty to warn procedures. Utilizes clinical supervision in any case where these issues are in question. Utilizes supervision, consultation, and training as necessary to continue to provide high quality services to youth and young adults as effectively and efficiently as possible. Meets organization’s productivity standards. Maintains a caseload of approximately 11 to 16 clients, depending on client’s acuity and mental health needs. Supports clients and program staff with CFT and case management supports with social workers and probation officers. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr