McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.
At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.
The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – include short-term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.
The Position: We are looking for a Support Clinician, who is willing to embrace McKinley’s mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The role of the Support Clinician focuses on the assessment of mental health treatment and prevention services to assigned clients and families who meet eligibility criteria. These individuals are experiencing behavioral and/or mental health issues in the school, home, and community settings. The Support Clinician completes the initial mental health assessment, client treatment plan, outcome measures and may provide continued treatment should the primary clinician be unavailable. The support clinician works collaboratively with the treating clinician to assure that services are rendered according to their needs and care plan.
Compensation And BenefitsThe starting pay we’re offering is $74,000, depending on experience.
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- we offer a company defined contribution of $550/month
• 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 Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Valid license or registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT, APCC, LPCC)
• 1-year prior mental health service and assessment experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience as a provider under the guidelines of the Los Angeles and/or Riverside County mental health departments
• Word Processing; Excellent Writing Skills, General Office Skills; Typing of 50 WPM
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish) required.
• Must pass a 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
• DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index
• Insurability Under Corporate Automobile Insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial intake assessments and screenings for new referrals for the Mental Health Program in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County.
• Complete Mental Health Intakes for Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP)
• Develop individual treatment service plans for clients.
• Complete outcome measures for all new clients.
• Carry a small caseload of anywhere between 5-8 clients
• Provide mental health services in the home, school, community and/or via telehealth.
• Consult with an interdisciplinary team for initial assessments and treatment needs.
• Plan, implement and provide mental health services to clients and their families until the client is linked to their assigned mental health provider.
• Believe that people can change; demonstrate an ability to set limits and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the children and families served.
• Establish close contact with school personnel and referring parties to effectively assess ongoing treatment needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and assessment as requested.
• Cover caseloads within all Mental Health Programs (as needed)
• Remain on-call for clinical emergencies.
• 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 the on-going development of professional skills.
• Attend all required agency training.
• 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

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.McKinley’s response to COVID-19: The safety of the families, children, clients we serve as well as our valued team members is our priority. We want to make sure everyone at McKinley feels safe and welcomed. We are taking all the necessary precautions and safety measures to maintain a safe environment throughout our different locations. We are providing PPE to our team members and visitors along with practicing social distancing measures.