Mental Health Clinician

Job DetailsJob Location: CORE Marigold - Citrus Heights, CA 95610Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $35.00 - $38.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJob Title: Mental Health Clinician

Department: All Programs

Reports To: Clinical Program Manager/Program Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 

Summary: The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for delivering mental health, substance abuse, and support services consistent with the principles of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Strengths-Based Models to an adult population who struggle with mental illness.  The Mental Health Clinician provides Behavioral Health recovery based services which may include, but are not limited to:  assessments, service plan development, case management, housing support, skills training, group facilitation, crisis intervention, and individual and/or group therapy and documenting all services. Services will be provided in office and in the field.  The Mental Health Clinician supports Service Coordinators and Peer staff on clinical and documentation questions.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Conduct Assessments: Carry a caseload and perform comprehensive intake assessments to evaluate the mental health needs of clients, considering factors such as medical history, psychosocial background, and presenting symptoms.
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Utilize diagnostic criteria to identify provisional mental health disorders accurately. Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address clients' specific needs.
Therapeutic Interventions: Provide counseling and therapy services to individuals and/or groups, using various modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychotherapy, and other evidence-based techniques.
Crisis Intervention: Manage and respond to crisis situations effectively, employing crisis intervention techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of clients experiencing acute emotional distress.
Progress Monitoring: Regularly review and assess clients' progress towards treatment goals, adjusting social rehabilitation/therapy techniques and treatment plans as needed to achieve positive outcomes.
Documentation: Per El Hogar and Sacramento County regulatory policies & procedures, maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other relevant records in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements (e.g., progress notes, adverse incident reports, discharge
summaries, Medi-Cal billing, Avatar forms, HMIS).

Responsible for producing the required number of regulatory units of service per month (70% of staff's time must be provided face-to-face or other eligible community-based support with/for clients).


Collaboration: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including med providers, service coordinators, peers, care coordinators, clinicians, and other members to develop comprehensive treatment plans and provide coordinated care for clients. Coordinates, or assist in, special research or projects when needed or assigned, including creating, preparing and distributing special reports.
Education and Support: Educate clients and their support persons about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and community resources to enhance their overall well-being and empower them to actively participate in their treatment process.
Professional Development: Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in the field of mental health to ensure the application of evidence-based practices and continuous professional growth. Participates in the internal and county utilization review process. Maintain credential with BBS and county requirement to be licensed/licensed waived.
Ethics and Confidentiality: Adhere to strict ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality in accordance with legal and professional guidelines. Ensure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) by following all Agency policies and procedures.



Supervisory Responsibilities:                                            

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies:                                             

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

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Design - Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies recover model therapeutic principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; Seeks resolution to problems rather than assignment of blame.

Project Management - Develops project plans; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Readily shares skills and abilities with others.

Client Focus - Manages difficult situations; Responds promptly to internal and external needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Clearly communicates with all members of staff as well as outside clients or business contacts.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals; Maintains appropriate boundaries and maintains appropriate confidentiality.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Upholds organizational values.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes appropriate steps to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; 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.


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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Minimum qualifications can be met in the following ways:


Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health related field with a clear and current California license or intern registration number with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Individual must be able to be credentialed as a “Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts” (i.e. LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) or “Licensed Waived” (i.e. AMFT, AWSW, APCC) as defined by Sacramento County (Required)
Knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of family, group and individual
therapy, as well as the planning, development and implementation of
comprehensive service plans.
 Knowledge of principles and techniques of diagnostic assessment and interviewing,
and the social, psychological, and physical aspects of mental disorders.
Demonstrated knowledge of group work principles and the ability to work
effectively with groups.
Experience working with adults (Preferred).
Experience with Medi-Cal requirements (Preferred).
Work experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably
individuals who are dually diagnosed (mental health & substance abuse (Preferred).
Knowledge of 12-Step Programs and/or personal experience with substance abuse
recovery is (Preferred).
 


Language Skills:                                                          

Oral and written fluency in the English language as well as the ability to speak effectively to clients, direct service providers, senior management or outside agency personnel.

Mathematical Skills:                                                                

Ability to apply concepts of basic arithmetic, as well as the ability to calculate productivity ratios.

Computer Skills:                                                         

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems; Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software; and Word Processing software; Ability to rapidly assimilate the County required billing software (AVATAR).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must meet the qualifications of a Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts
(LPHA) or Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts- Waived (LPHA-W) and be in the beginning process of obtaining hours for licensure in
one of the following professional categories:
a. Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
b. Registered Clinical Social Worker (ASW)
c. Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
d. Licensed Clinical Psychologist
e. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
f. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT),
g. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)


Current, valid California Driver's License and driving record acceptable to El Hogar and the Agency’s auto insurance carrier.  Current proof of personal auto insurance.



Other Skills, Abilities, and Job Requirements:
• Ability to pass clearance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and/or
Department of Justice (DOJ) background screenings.
• Work overtime as requested and approved.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
QualificationsTo 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: Minimum qualifications can be met in the following ways:

Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health related field with a clear and current California license or intern registration number with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Individual must be able to be credentialed as a “Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts” (i.e. LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) or “Licensed Waived” (i.e. AMFT, AWSW, APCC) as defined by Sacramento County (Required)
Knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of family, group and individual therapy, as well as the planning, development and implementation of comprehensive service plans.
Experience & Knowledge of principles and techniques surrounding diagnostic assessment and interviewing, and the social, psychological, and physical aspects of mental disorders.
Work experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably individuals who are dually diagnosed mental health & substance abuse (Preferred).
Experience working with adults (Preferred).
Experience with Medi-Cal requirements (Preferred).
Knowledge of 12-Step Programs and/or personal experience with substance abuse recovery is (Preferred).