Clinician I - STRTP

Paycom - ATS; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits package

401k auto enrollment

Paid holidays

Education/Tuition Assistance

EAP

Job summary

Casa Pacifica is seeking a Clinician I to provide and implement the clinical therapy component of the treatment plan under the Clinical Program Director. You will manage cases of assigned youth within your program and uphold Casa Pacifica's Standards of Behavior.

The role requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences and registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, with up to 3 years of experience. Starting pay is typically $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences is required and registration with BBS/APA as APCC/AMFT/ASW/MFTI is preferred.
• At least 21 years of age and clear Livescan and health screening.
• Ability to perform essential duties with reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of referred youth and families to identify strengths, needs, and risk factors.
• Develop individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with youth, family, and stakeholders.
• Implement evidence-based interventions including individual, family, group therapy and crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with Mental Health Workers, education staff and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of interactions, assessments, and progress notes per regulatory standards.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and training sessions to enhance clinical skills.

Skills

Computer skills

Bilingual Spanish

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences

BBs/APA registration eligibility (APCC/AMFT/ASW/MFTI)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Campus - Camarillo, CA 93012, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Master's Degree, Salary Range: $70,304.00 - $85,000.00 Salary, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care.

ABOUT CASA PACIFICA: For 30 years, Casa Pacifica has been helping at-risk children, their families, and young adults thrive.

As the largest non-profit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, Casa Pacifica specializes in treating children and young adults who struggle with complex mental health challenges such as emotional dysregulation, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. Our multi-disciplinary staff of highly trained clinicians, psychologists, educators, therapists and mental health workers provide exceptional, evidence-based care to help our youth overcome a wide array of mental health challenges.

Casa Pacifica’s Camarillo, Goleta, and Santa Maria offices work with more than 2,000 at-risk children, families, and young adults annually in outpatient, residential, home, and community-based settings. Our main Camarillo campus, located on 25 acres of beautiful park-like grounds, provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment for youth to overcome challenges, to find hope, and to heal.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

Summary

Under the direction of the Clinical Program Director, is responsible for providing and implementing the clinical therapy component of the overall treatment plan. Clinician I will manage cases of assigned clients within their assigned program.

The Clinician I upholds Casa Pacifica's Standards of Behavior and embodies our core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and courage, as it relates to on-going clinical assessment, evaluation and progress of the youth within Casa Pacifica.

Starting pay is typically $75,000 annually.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of referred youth and families to identify strengths, needs, and risk factors.


• Develop individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with the youth, family members, and other relevant stakeholders.


• Implement evidence-based interventions designed to address treatment goals including but not limited to individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and crisis intervention.


• Collaborates with Mental Health Workers, education staff, health clinic staff, parent partners, youth advocates, families and youth to provide comprehensive clinical care for the youth and to ensure program consistency and continuity throughout the day.


• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of all interactions, assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with regulatory standards.


• Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions to enhance clinical skills.


• Attend outside training events and conferences as requested.


• Maintains compliance with all local, County, State, and Federal government regulations to include Title 22, Division 6, and prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.


• Maintains confidentiality in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations and clients.


• May perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Position requires staff must be at least 21 years of age. Completed and cleared Livescan, criminal statement, health screening with TB test. Must undergo a one-hour training which reviews mandatory reporting requirements as per Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). This training takes place during pre-service orientation training and periodically thereafter.

Valid driver’s license is required for transporting youths. Any changes that occurs on your driving record must be reported immediately to your supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Masters level, registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) with up to 3 years of experience working with severely emotionally disturbed youth including competency in completing comprehensive biopsychosocial leading to a DSM diagnosis and treatment, and behavior management.

Credentials

Must be eligible to register with BBS/APA as APCC, AMFT, ASW, or MFTI.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use various computers Software, Microsoft Office Suites.


• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to write comprehensive evaluations and progress notes/ reports on youth’s treatment goals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Competencies

• Analytical and Critical Thinking


• Communication


• Ethics and Integrity


• Initiative and Productivity


• Judgement and Problem Solving


• Teamwork and Relationships

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits package


• 401k auto enrollment at 3% with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service


• 9 paid holidays


• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options


• Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs


• Excellent Training opportunities – including opportunities for CEUs


• Education/Tuition Assistance programs


• Group Discount Pet Insurance


• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7, 365 days a year


• 4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e.,




• Stress, Anxiety, Depression


• Life transitions


• Grief and Loss


• Divorce


• Conflict Resolution


• Substance Abuse


• Work-Life Counseling




• Free Legal and Financial Consultations


• Identity Theft Recovery Services

Casa Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.