Clinician

South Bay Community Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Community Services is seeking a licensed or license-eligible clinician to provide trauma-informed mental health services to children, adolescents, and families in school-based outpatient and community settings.

The role includes individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and coordination with SBCS programs to support client well-being and long-term success. Strong Spanish language skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field.
• Must be registered with the California BBS as LMFT/LMSW/LPCC/LCSW/AMFT/APCC/ACSW.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in child, youth and family services.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person therapeutic, case management, and crisis intervention services to clients and families in office, schools, and community.
• Conduct intakes, assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate case files and documentation.
• Meet productivity and billable hour expectations.
• Maintain an active caseload of 20-25 clients.
• Coordinate care with partners and community resources.

Skills

Spanish language (fluent)

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

California BBS licensure (LMFT/LMSW/LPCC/LCSW/AMFT/APCC/ACSW)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

SmartCare or EHR systems

Access

Job description

Description

Department

Behavioral Health & Wellness

Program

Children's Mental Health / School-based Outpatient

Status

Full-time, exempt

Location

Primarily at Berry Clinic with responsibilities that may require working at other SBCS office locations, school sites, and community settings to meet the needs of the program,

Salary

$100,000 (Licensed therapists with LMFT, LMSW or LPCC) $75,000 (Licensed-eligible therapist with AMFT, APCC or ACSW)

Schedule

Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Must be available to work until 8 p.m. two evenings per week to meet the various needs of the program.

# of Openings

1

Who we are

SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. For more than 50 years, we’ve worked throughout San Diego to provide safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention prevention programs, mental health support, and many other services that meet the ever-changing needs of our communities.

Our organization is dedicated to offering high-quality services and ensuring all services align with the community's needs. To best serve our communities, SBCS partners with various grassroots organizations throughout California to develop innovative strategies that enhance services, empower clients, and ensure that culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care is offered. SBCS provides a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's unique needs. At SBCS, our client-centered approach highlights the importance of respect, empathy, and compassion when interacting with all community members.

About YOU

You are an advocate and champion of nurturing communities where families can pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential.

You are dedicated to and energized by engaging directly with individuals and communities.

You care deeply about the well-being and prosperity of ALL children and youth throughout San Diego.

You want to become a part of an energetic and effective team, and contribute your expertise, creativity, and insights to a unique role encompassing program management, development, and direct counseling services for at-risk children, adolescents, and families.

About our organization

SBCS is home to a committed team of 470 dedicated employees and volunteers who diligently serve all of San Diego County. Having offered services for 52 years, SBCS is committed to providing hope and support for numerous young children, individuals, and families facing adversity. With an annual budget of $68 million, SBCS continues to be a beacon of assistance in the community.

Competitive and Sustainable Employee Pay Package

SBCS offers competitive pay and additional benefits for full-time employees, including:

• generous vacation time
• holidays
• health
• vision
• dental
• flexible spending accounts
• an employee assistance program
• discount programs
• public service forgiveness loan
• an excellent retirement plan with matching contributions

Program

SBCS' School based Outpatient (CMH) program provides a comprehensive range of outpatient behavioral health services for children, adolescents and their families. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, case management, group therapy and coordination with SBCS programs and community-based resources to support clients' overall well-being and long-term success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the School Based Outpatient Program Director and Department Director, the Clinician is responsible for providing trauma-informed mental health services to SBCS' clients - both in the schools and the community. The Clinician is responsible for providing a comprehensive in-person array of therapeutic services to children and adolescents, including crisis intervention, case management, individual and family therapy, and linkage to community resources for children and adolescents. Services will be in keeping with agency goals, objectives, mission and style and provided within a team framework. Associates are responsible for working with the team in developing team goals and objectives and in meeting those goals and objectives.

DUTIES

• Provide in-person therapeutic, case management, and crisis intervention services to clients and their families in the office, at contracted schools and within community, to clients and their families.
• Conduct client intakes, comprehensive assessments, and individualized treatment plans to identify needs, establish goals, and develop appropriate service interventions.
• Complete and maintain all required case file documentation accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
• Maintain client case files in accordance with County and Agency standards to include electronic medical records in County required databases.
• Expected to meet required productivity and billable hour expectations.
• Maintain an active caseload of 20 -25 clients
• Communicate regularly with involved parties, partner agencies and community resources to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and ensure clients have access to appropriate services and supports. Prepare, compile, and submit monthly statistical reports and program data in accordance with County, Agency and contractual requirements.
• Adhere to agency and County client confidentiality, HIPAA, and mandated reporting policies.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings, required agency trainings and activities, individual supervision and clinical group supervision
• Maintain a current BBS intern registration number or license.
• Assist with outreach efforts to engage the target population and effectively connect individuals and families in need with appropriate services and support. Assist with implementation of contractual and programmatic requirements to ensure services are delivered in alignment with agency standards and program goals.
• Participate in walk-in clinic coverage at least 1-2 times per quarter, or as needed, to provide clients with community resource information, referrals, and service coordination support.
• As other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field.
• Must be registered with the California BBS as an LMFT, LMSW, LPCC, LCSW, or AMFT. APCC, or ACSW.
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in child, youth and family services field.
• Experience should preferably have been in a community based or neighborhood service organization.
• Must adhere to agency client confidentiality, HIPAA, and mandated reporting policies
• Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience working with SmartCare or similar electronic health record systems is highly desirable.
• Fluent Spanish speaker with the ability to read and write in Spanish, preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.

Conditions of Employment

• Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, and such additional clearances as may be required under the program.
• Candidate is required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor history check. Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy. (Approximately 10% - 15% of the time.)

Physical demands:

• Mentally and emotionally: Ability to work under deadlines, various projects and dealing with clients in crisis and difficult situations.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift.
• Moves throughout the building.
• Moves, raises, or lowers (includes upward pulling) an object or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Transports an object, from 20 to 50 lbs. across the facility, for various needs.
• Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.
• Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking)
• Ascending or descending stairs and ladders when applicable. Body agility is emphasized.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when ascending, descending, traversing.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with objects or office machinery.
• Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Communicating is important for those activities in which workers must impart information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately, or quickly.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Accessibility Accommodation

SBCS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, parental status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program – Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

At-Will Employment Status

Please note that all employment with SBCS is at-will, which means your employment may be terminated at any time by you or SBCS, without cause or advance notice. The terms and conditions of any employment may also be modified.