Clinician II

McKinley Children's Center; Canada; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A welfare organization in California is looking for a Clinician II to provide intensive mental health treatment services to clients and their families. The role involves serving as the primary clinician for clients, offering individual and family counseling, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Eligible candidates must have valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and preferably prior mental health service experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $72,000 to $88,711.20 annually and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior mental health service experience strongly preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening.
• Ability to commute to various sites on and off campus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinician for a caseload of clients enrolled in McKinley’s intensive programs.
• Provide mental health services including individual and family counseling.
• Plan, implement and provide mental health services to clients and their families.

Skills

Word processing

Excellent writing skills

General office skills

Typing of 50 WPM

Bi-Lingual (Spanish)

Education

Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences

Job description

*** McKinley is currently offering a $10,000 bonus ***. Please contact Human Resources for more information, [phone]. ***

Company Overview

McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services—touching nearly 1,800 lives annually—across five locations in southern California. Main campus located in San Dimas. We employ a trauma‑informed integrated care approach and maintain a culture of H.U.M.A.N. (Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing) and diversity.

The Position

The Clinician II focuses on the provision of intensive mental health treatment services to referred and assigned clients and their families. These individuals are experiencing behavioral and/or mental health issues in the school, home and community settings and currently live in out-of-home care. The clinician provides direct services, serves as a clinical advocate for clients (and their families) and makes recommendations for mental health support services needed, while actively working collaboratively with resource parents, family supports and county social workers.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range we’re offering is $72,000.00 – $88,711.20 annually depending on experience. Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance — company‑defined contribution of $620/month
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to further personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT, APCC, LPCC)
• Additional compensation offered for employees who hold an active licensure
• Prior mental health service experience strongly preferred
• Prior DMH mental health experience preferred
• Word processing; excellent writing skills, general office skills; typing of 50 WPM
• Bi‑Lingual (Spanish) highly preferred
• Must pass pre‑employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to commute to various sites on and off campus
• Ability to bend, stoop and kneel
• Ability to lift 10 pounds
• DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index; insurability under corporate automobile insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinician for a caseload of clients enrolled in McKinley’s intensive programs (e.g. Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program, Full Service Partnership-Adult)
• Provide mental health services including individual and family counseling, specialized groups as needed in the schools and/or community
• Consult with an interdisciplinary team for initial assessments and treatment needs
• Meet with each child/family for individual/family therapy at a minimum of twice weekly (or as clinically indicated)
• Plan, implement and provide mental health services to clients and their families
• Believe that people can change; demonstrate an ability to set limits and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the children and families served
• For STRTP Program, clinician will maintain close contact with school personnel regarding each client’s academic performance and behavior
• Meet regularly with an interdisciplinary team to discuss treatment objectives, status and progress
• Provide crisis intervention as requested
• Remain on call for clinical emergencies
• For the STRTP program, clinicians provide direct services to children and families in the school, home and/or community
• Participate in the agency’s on‑call rotation
• Participate in chart reviews and other QA functions
• Maintain all required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual and regulatory standards
• Attend all required supervision, department and agency meetings
• Take responsibility for the ongoing development of professional skills
• Attend all required agency training
• Participate in the agency’s Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan as assigned
• Other related duties as assigned

Why Should You Apply?

• Our mission—work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Competitive pay
• Several benefit options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.