Clinician II

Pacific Clinics, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health services to diverse communities. This role offers the opportunity to work with children and families, applying your expertise in assessments and therapeutic interventions. You'll collaborate with a passionate team, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flex Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

401K Employer Match

Competitive Time Off Plans

Qualifications

• 3 years of supervised clinical experience with children required.
• Strong leadership and crisis management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning.
• Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate group supervision.
• Maintain clinical and administrative documentation.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Crisis Management

Therapeutic Techniques

Coaching and Mentoring

Multi-modal Approaches

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social Work

California Licensure (LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D.)

Job description

SJ-232 E Gish Rd
232 East Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112, USA

SJ-232 E Gish Rd
232 East Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112, USA

Who We Are
Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.

Who We Serve
Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.

Compensation We Offer

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $85,050.01 - $104,600.79 per year.
• Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
• The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
• 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications.
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions

Benefits We Offer

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
• Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

Program Description: The outpatient continuum program includes Family Therapeutic Services (FTS), Integrated Behavioral Health Services (IBHS), and Transitional Age Youth (TAY) sub-programs serving youth and families from age 6-26 with a spectrum of mental health needs through outpatient therapy. Services are clinic-based with limited community support. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, collateral support, case management, and group therapy. The outpatient program includes groups in both English and Spanish in specialized child sexual abuse survivors' groups for children, adolescents, and non-offending parents. Youth and families may have co-occurring issues related to youth and/or caregiver substance use.

JOB SUMMARY

Works within the values and clinical philosophy of the agency, and under the general supervision provides comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessment, clinical interventions, case management, coordination of therapeutic activities and educational programs. Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams, facilitates group supervision and supports other social workers. Responsible for the completion and maintenance of clinical and administrative documentation. Assists with the implementation of Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) across the program. Participates in agency work groups in support of annual priorities and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Demonstrates mastery of the Clinician I job description.

• Applies advanced use of assessment information in development of the treatment plan and applies information and resources to ensure quality care.
• Applies advanced skill in acquisition and application of clinically related information to effectively intervene with children and families.
• Understands and applies multi-modal approaches and perspectives to therapeutic direction.
• Provides coaching and mentoring of others in the implementation of EBPs.
• Leads problem solving interaction and work with external customers.
• Maintains audit ready charts and audits charts independently
• Provides observations and feedback to supervisor in order to monitor and/or modify programs or approaches.
• Actively participates in the identification of team opportunities for improvement or identification of deficiencies and in the development of strategies to address or bridge gaps.
• Leads Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and project implementation.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Documents Clearly And Accurately
• Encourages Customer Focus
• Individual Family Group Therapy
• Initiative
• Leads Team Performance

QUALIFICATIONS

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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Social Work or a closely related field (e.g., Marriage, Child and Family Counseling or Psychology).
• Three (3) years of supervised clinical experience with children.
• California licensure as LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D. preferred.
• BBS registration required

OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Strong leadership and crisis management skills.

If program requires, employee must pass an initial physical abilities test (PATS) and be certified in crisis intervention techniques within the first 30 days and annually.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) to five (5) years of clinical experience with children.
• Experience with Wraparound plans and development of ICFPs.
• Crisis management experience preferred.
• Training in domestic violence, physical/sexual child abuse, and suicidal trauma with the competency to maintain current knowledge related to state, county, and local law.
• Self-defense training to react/respond to harmful and violent physical situations.
• Knowledge of local county rules and regulations from the Department of Social Services or related division.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities with culturally diverse populations.
• Speak, read, and/or write another language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment conditions as described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

May/will have supervised contact with children.

May/will have unsupervised contact with children.

Will not have unsupervised contact with children.

Requires full background check and TB exam.

Current First Aid/CPR Certification.

DRIVING PRIVILEGES

May be called upon to drive on agency business. Needs acceptable MVR and appropriate insurance coverage.

Required to drive agency vehicle. Must have clean MVR, appropriate insurance coverage, and attend agency driver training.

TRAINING

Needs to successfully complete all required agency training indicated for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.

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