Clinician I

Kids for the Future; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment/PSLF access

Free supervision and CEUs

Life insurance

Job summary

Kids for the Future is hiring a Clinician in California. The role involves providing individual, group, and family therapy, conducting collateral interviews, and delivering crisis intervention with comprehensive documentation.

Opportunities include community-based services and interdisciplinary planning. The position requires a Master's degree in a mental health field and CA BBS registration, with experience with children and adolescents in public or community settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health-related field required
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) required
• Experience working with children and adolescents in behavioral health settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to clients and families in individual, group, and family modalities
• Conduct collateral interviews with partners (schools, social services, probation, etc.) to support service plans
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain required documentation
• Deliver community-based services (schools, homes, community centers) as needed
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and develop/update client service plans

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Masters degree

Registered with CA BBS

Tools

EHR system

Job description

• Base Pay $37.02 - $37.39 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree Masters

Hours

40 hours per week. H ours are Monday and Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, Wednesday, 11:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

As a Clinician, you will:

• Provide therapeutic interventions to clients and/or members of clients' families in a collaborative and professional manner in individual, group and family modalities.
• Conduct collateral interviews as indicated with all identified partners, i.e., school, social services, probation and other treatment providers to support service plan objectives
• Provide crisis intervention for clients and their families, and maintains all required documentation
• Provide community-based services as needed by the families (schools, homes, community centers, churches, or where the family/clients feel most comfortable)
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and develops and updates client service plans.
• 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year; flexible summer and holiday schedule to take time off during school breaks
• Free clinical supervision and CEUs
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of behavioral health professionals!

Our Children, Youth and Family (CYF) outpatient programs(Crossroads Family Center,Douglas Young Youth and Family Services, Mobile Adolescent Services Team (MAST), and Nueva Vista Family Services provide services throughout San Diego County. We provide a range of services including crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy, medication support, rehabilitation, case management and drug and alcohol services while incorporating the family systems and wrap-around approach.

We provide mental health services to children and youth with Medi-Cal as well as those who are uninsured and underinsured. Services are provided in English and several threshold languages, using medical care, education, and family resources as appropriate.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego Countys residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

Education

Master's degree in a mental health-related field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required

Licensure

Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) required

Credentialing

If you are applying to this position as a Licensed, Registered, Waivered, or Certified professional and are offered the position, you will be required to complete the credentialing process. Additional information will be provided at the post-offer stage.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working with children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance in a public mental setting.
• Understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) and recovery principles, wrap-around models, and evidence-based practices
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple concurrent assignments and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with the County Electronic Health Record (EHR) system writing assessments preferred.
• A valid California driver's license in good standing, personal vehicle, proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. May use CRF Crossroads car for travel or personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
• Able to pass criminal/background clearance

Summary

Meets the wraparound needs of clients by conducting behavioral health intakes, providing indicatedbehavioral health services, case management services and/or crisis intervention, and bills and documentsservices appropriately. Works with children, youth, and their families to secure support services,entitlements, medical care, community resources, and family support systems that enhance emotionalwell‑being and supports success at home, in school, and in the community.