Job Summary:

The Mental Health Clinician (MHC) is responsible for providing and coordinating mental health services, and provides referrals to community resources as needed to foster youth in our STRTP. They are responsible for the overall coordination of mental health services, and work closely with the treatment team and other supports in the youth's life, such as family, CASA workers, CSWs, lawyers, and teachers. They provide direct mental health services including individual, group and family therapy in a residential setting. The Mental Health Clinician documents all services according to Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and KYJO guidelines. This position requires on-call responsibility, a high degree of flexibility in responding to emergent needs of youth in crisis, and good organizational and documentation skills and ensure that all services are provided in accordance with the Keeping Youth Journeying Onwards mission statement, Value Statement, Code of Conduct and KYJO's Policies and Procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

The essential responsibilities reflect the clinician's main responsibilities and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties performed. Its content does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to individuals in this job classification.

• Provide time-limited individual, group, and family therapy to youth and their families.
• Participate in the child and family team meetings, treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and IEP meetings when necessary.
• Maintain case loads of up to 12 clients.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, functional behavioral assessments, progress notes, monthly reports, discharge summaries and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain client charts and records to utilization review standards.
• Maintain close communication with all treatment team members.
• Participate in weekly individual and/or group supervision as required.
• Attend and participate in all training as assigned.
• Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing the agency's mission and philosophy.
• Responsible for treatment planning and coordination.
• Provide comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessment, and clinical interventions.
• Completes all documentation and reports in line with all applicable county, state, and agency guidelines.
• Plan and facilitate groups for youth (Anger Management, CBT, etc.).
• Ensure mental health treatment is in line with the youth's Needs and Services Plan, case plan, and transition plan.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Participate in the agency emergency intervention plan.
• Provide on-call clinical support to STRTP staff as scheduled.
• Participates in the Child and Family Team.
• Ensure the creation, development, implementation and review of the clients' individualized mental health treatment plan.
• Provide psychotherapy to clients using a variety of modalities including individual, group and family.
• Identifies and ensures implementation of appropriate evidenced based practices and compliance with the KYJO manual.
• Utilize Trauma Informed Care approach.
• Promote the on-going participation of the client, family, placing agent, and other members of the Child and Family Team meeting, when applicable, in discussions of the client's mental health treatment and progress.
• Identify and address gaps in mental health service provision.
• Advocate for the client throughout all aspects of service provision.
• Demonstrate awareness of, sensitivity to and competence in dealing with a culturally diverse population.
• Communicate information regarding progress of the client to the appropriate individuals, including the treatment team and family as appropriate Participate in weekly case consultation.
• Coordinate mental health services provided outside of the organization.
• Perform after care services and after care service referrals.
• Completes DBH paperwork and other required documentation within agency required timelines and standard.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

All incumbents of this position must be able to perform the minimum requirements of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Rules and guidelines for STRTP operations.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Medi-Cal billing / effective charge capture.
• DBH documentation and electronic health record systems
• Advanced knowledge and skills in residential / community—based mental health care and trauma related models of practice.
• Basic computer skills including Windows based applications (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Social and mental health needs of at-risk youth.
• Needs of the LGBTQ community.
• Needs of the CSEC population
• Experience in milieu therapy

Skills:

• Interpersonal and conversational skills.
• Possess strong skills for listening, assessing employee performance, problem solving, organization, time management, and analysis of data.
• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Works well with individuals of varying backgrounds.
• Display strong organizational skills.

Ability To:

• Demonstrate patience and empathy.
• Demonstrate active listening.
• Maintain friendly and outgoing demeanor.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Remain calm in stressful situations.
• Develop, supervise, and evaluate the needs and services plans.
• Provide appropriate mental health support.
• Provide case management for young adults with behavioral and emotional needs.
• Listen and evaluate the needs of youth.
• Appropriately time manage, analyze data, and problem solve.
• Work in a fast-paced, team oriented work environment.
• Act as a role model for at-risk youth.
• Maintain a valid class C driver's license.
• Maintain the State of California minimum drivers insurance.
• Stand, sit, walk, traverse, lift, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, grab, hear, talk, and see.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree, PhD or PsyD from an accredited or state approved graduate school, as defined by the Department of Education, in social work, marriage, family and child counseling, counseling psychology and can include any of the following: Licensed or waivered Psychologist (PhD/PsyD); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or registered Masters in Social Work (Associate Clinical Social Worker - ASW); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or registered Marriage and Family Therapist (Associate Marriage and Family Therapist); Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or registered Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC). Licenses and/or registrations must be current.
• Minimum of three years of youth service experience; preferably with high risk children and adolescents.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Incumbents are required to meet standards set by the State of California Community Care Licensing: physical exam and health questionnaire; Tuberculosis screening clearance; Statement of Criminal Convictions; Child Abuse Index Check; and Department of Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Required to possess and maintain a current and valid California driver's License, acceptable DMV record and maintain the California minimum vehicle comp and collision insurance.

Core Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following core competencies:

MISSION - Identifies with, shares in, and displays a commitment to the mission philosophy, and objectives of the organization. Consistently demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to the mission, gives consideration to the principles of the mission (core values; dignity, service, and social justice) in daily encounters and business transactions, and demonstrates caring, compassion, and sensitivity to others.

CUSTOMER SERVICE - Consistent with the Organization's mission, demonstrates a commitment to exceptional customer satisfaction to all parties with whom employees interface. Appropriately assesses who our customers are (e.g., anyone the individual has a responsibility to serve inside and/or outside the Organization). Conducts self in a polite, forthright manner, articulately communicating with others and using discretion, judgment, common sense and timeliness in customer service decision-making.

TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION - Demonstrates a genuine intention to collaborate with others. This includes a strong, optimistic, respectful view of individuals and teams. Fosters teamwork and cooperation including sharing information, soliciting input, encouraging others and also keeping aware of outcomes tied to the mission and strategic goals. Proper teamwork and cooperation should diminish unnecessary power structures by bringing decision-making and accountability to the team and encouraging teams to be self-directed.

ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY - Understands and actively supports compliance with the organization's philosophy. This includes demonstrating and fostering legal, professional and ethical behaviors and practices in all professional activities, both inside and outside the Organization. Provides counsel and example to subordinate managers to ensure the Organization's operations reflect the highest standards of professional ethics.

PROFESSIONALISM - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity

PLANNING I ORGANIZING - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

DECISION MAKING - Analyzes problems and opportunities and gathers pertinent facts. Identifies and weighs reasonable alternatives. Makes pragmatic decisions and takes action when and as appropriate. Uses sound judgment when taking risks.

INNOVATING - Develops new and unique ideas to improve existing systems or operations, and when new organizational approaches are needed. Encourages innovation and prudent risk taking among all staff. Seeks creative ways to resolve conflicts.

INFLUENCING - Demonstrates the ability to understand, create and utilize various influential relationships within the Organization. Get results without direct control through building, using and sustaining influence with superiors, peers and subordinates.

COMMUNICATING - Communicates and listens effectively by expressing ideas clearly and persuasively. Is proficient, organized and succinct in the work environment and supports an open and honest overall communications climate.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

ORAL COMMUNICATION - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

QUALITY - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

SAFETY AND SECURITY - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.

ATTENDANCE 1 PUNCTUALITY - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

DEPENDABILITY - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

BIAS FOR ACTION - Demonstrates a preference for taking action. This includes a tendency to act in a self-directed manner, to take action before being directed by others or forced by events, to seize opportunities and to be proactive in avoiding potential problems.

INITIATIVE - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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