Bilingual Mental Health Clinician (Temp, 6 Months)

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Plan

403(b) retirement plan

Clinical Supervision

Growth opportunities

Student Loan Forgiveness

Salary Increases

Job summary

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services in Merced, CA is recruiting a Clinician I/II for the Merced Los Banos TIP program to deliver direct mental health services, including assessments, diagnosis, individual and group therapy, and treatment planning.

You will collaborate with partners, complete clinical records, and support families while adhering to Joint Commission standards. A Master’s degree in Social Work, licensure eligibility, and bilingual ability are required.

Qualifications

• Degree required and license eligible (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC).
• BBS registration, licenses or credentials active and valid.
• One year of experience with children preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual required.
• California driver’s license required for staff with driving duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to clients.
• Use screening tools to complete admission assessment and treatment planning.
• Provide school consultation when appropriate.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical records meeting agency standards.
• Coordinate treatment with referring agencies and community partners.
• Collect outcome data as required by agency/contract.
• Implement program goals to meet contractual requirements and productivity.
• Navigate and use electronic health records (EHR).
• Participate in scheduled peer review.
• Practice infection control and maintain quality and safety.
• Use de-escalation techniques for crisis prevention.
• Administer C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.
• Maintain culturally sensitive client interactions.

Skills

Bilingual

Oral & Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master of Arts or Master of Science in Social Work/Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services in Merced, CA is recruiting a Clinician I/II for the Merced Los Banos TIP program to deliver direct mental health services, including assessments, diagnosis, individual and group therapy, and treatment planning.

You will collaborate with partners, complete clinical records, and support families while adhering to Joint Commission standards. A Master’s degree in Social Work, licensure eligibility, and bilingual ability are required.