*$1,500 Hiring Bonus*

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• A Masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling;
• A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential or having registered as an Associate Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT); and
• At least 1 year of experience providing services to adolescents and their families

Skills & Requirements

• Prepared to work independently with flexible hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Proven documentation skills and intermediate-level computer skills including all MS Office programs
• Adhere to all confidentiality requirements
• Verbal and written ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, community partners, consumers, and all levels of management
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and assignments effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment within program/department and agency-wide
• Ability to work in a mobile, fast-paced environment
• Ability to use a laptop computer
• Fulfillment of TB test, background check clearance, and any other mandatory State/Federal requirements
• Valid California driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, can maintain a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier, if applicable to position
• Must provide and operate a registered, properly insured automobile, if applicable to position

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Position Specific

• Provides comprehensive, strength-based, culturally competent, flexible, effective, quality mental health services, including psychotherapeutic interventions, to eligible at-risk children, youth, and families.
• Provides services to children and youth involved in the child welfare and Juvenile Justice systems meeting all County requirements as listed in the program scope
• Provides services to assigned children, youth, and families in the home, office, school, or other community-based settings
• Able to provide or arrange for safe transportation for youth and families to services as needed
• Possesses specific cultural competence to work with and outreach to culturally diverse populations and communities
• Ensures all clinical records are current and accurate, meeting organization and County timelines for submission
• Provides and documents all Medi-Cal eligible services provided, including but not limited to assessment, plan development, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral, rehabilitation, IHBS, ICC, case management, ICC-CFTs, and crisis intervention
• Completes Intake, Core Assessment, Mid-Assessment, Discharge packets, and WFIs for assigned client’s meeting expected timelines
• Accurately documents all billable and non-billable services provided, meeting expected timelines
• Provides referrals and resources to children, adults, and families, and acts as a liaison between child/family, assigned treatment team, and external organizations
• Utilizes Evidence-based Based Practices whenever possible, if clinically indicated
• Ensures every assigned family has an individualized safety plan that maximizes the use of natural supports and community-based resources
• Attends all internal psychiatric appointments with assigned youth and caregivers as scheduled
• Participates in the agency's 24-hour family support on-call program
• Participates in utilization, accreditation, and peer review process as assigned
• Responsible for meeting all outcomes as documented in the Employee Development Plan
• Works collaboratively with all internal programs, departments, and staff to provide support as needed
• Maintains positive relationships with system partners, families, and providers
• Attends all staff meetings, clinical Supervision, and consultation meetings as scheduled
• Participates in clinical supervision per BBS and County contract requirements
• Coordinates with other services provided under the Medi-Cal model, acting in collaboration with other partners and ensuring documentation reflects standards that meet or surpass the agency, state, and federal Medi-Cal/Medicaid standard

Agency Specific

• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of the agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
• Utilize and maintain a calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
• Participate in ongoing training to expand and develop professional skills
• Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

All agency staff must remain physically fit enough to keep themselves safe. All direct service workers must be able to keep themselves and children safe by demonstrating the ability to perform crisis intervention techniques in compliance with agency standards. All agency staff must be able to perform the following physical tasks:

• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Use hands to handle, and/or feel objects, tools, and controls
• Stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Talk and hear
• Move quickly/run
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Drive a car, if applicable to the position

Employment At-Will
Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason.

Check out our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement:  https://www.ssyaf.org/diversity-equity-inclusion 

Starting Salary Range: $67,000 - $74,000 annually, DOE