Clinician - Riverside

McKinley Children's Center; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan (403b)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

McKinley Children's Center in Riverside, CA seeks a licensed clinician to provide mental health treatment and prevention services for referred clients and families in school and community settings.

The clinician acts as a clinical advocate, collaborating with school personnel to determine needed supports and services. Strong bilingual skills and willingness to travel to campus sites are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT, APCC, LPCC).
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) highly preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinician for a caseload of 18-21 school-based and/or community-based children and their families.
• Provide mental health services including individual and family counseling.
• Consult with an interdisciplinary team for initial assessments and treatment needs.
• Meet weekly with each child/family for therapy.
• Maintain documentation per regulatory standards.

Skills

Bi-lingual Spanish

Excellent writing

Strong office skills

Clinician registration licensed

Ability to commute to multiple sites

Education

Board of Behavioral Sciences license

Tools

Word processing

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McKinley:

Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefit package!

The Company:

McKinley is a highly respected child welfare organization, conveniently located in the beautiful city of San Dimas, with 4 additional locations throughout Southern California. McKinley is nationally accredited, licensed by the California Department of Social Services, and is certified by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. McKinley’s comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,500 lives annually – include short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services and Special Education. McKinley is known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

The Position:

The role of the clinician focuses on the provision of mental health treatment and prevention services to referred and assigned clients and their families by the particular school and meet appropriate criteria. These individuals are experiencing behavioral and/or mental health issues in the school, home, and community settings and have been brought to the attention primarily by school personnel. The clinician serves as a clinical advocate for clients (and their families) and makes recommendations for mental health support services needed, while actively working collaboratively with school personnel.

Office Location:

Riverside, CA 92501

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range we’re offering is $70,000.00 - $88,711.20 annually.

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Rewards Program
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications:

• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT, APCC, LPCC)
• Prior mental health service experience strongly preferred
• Prior DMH mental health experience preferred
• Word Processing; Excellent Writing Skills, General Office Skills; Typing of 50 WPM
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish) highly preferred
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to commute to various sites on campus
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and lift 10 pounds

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary clinician for a caseload of 18-21 school-based and/or community-based children and their families.
• Provide mental health services including individual and family counseling, specialized groups as needed in the schools and or community.
• Consult with an interdisciplinary team for initial assessments and treatment needs.
• Meet with each child/family for individual/family therapy at a minimum of a weekly basis (or as clinically indicated).
• Plan, implement and provide mental health services to the clients and their families.
• Believe that people can change; demonstrate an ability to set limits and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the children and families served.
• Maintain close contact with school personnel regarding each client's academic performance and behavior.
• Meet regularly with an interdisciplinary team to discuss treatment objectives ,status and progress.
• Provide crisis intervention as requested
• Remain on call for clinical emergencies.
• Provide direct services to children and families in the school, home and/or in the community.
• Participate in the agency's on-call rotation for STRTP Coverage.
• Maintain all required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual and regulatory standards.
• Attend all required supervision, department and agency meetings.
• Take responsibility for on-going development of professional skills.
• Attend all required agency training.
• Participate in the agency’s Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Competitive pay
• Several benefit options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Great training for staff

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