Clinician I, TBS

Wage band range $66,650.00 - $80,000.00 annually. However, starting pay is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Position is eligible for Bilingual pay incentive.

Under the direction of the TBS Program Manager, the Clinician I is responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising one-to-one therapeutic contact with community-based children referred to Casa Pacifica through Ventura County Behavioral Health. The Clinician I carries out the mission of Casa Pacifica by providing individualized behavioral interventions as needed at a child's home, school, or other community settings.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

CREDENTIALS: Must be eligible to register with BBS/APA as APCC, AMFT, ASW, or MFTI.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrated By Typical Activities)

• Participates in the implementation of one-to-one therapeutic behavioral interventions for children as needed at home, school, or other community-based settings in accordance with the TBS Treatment Plan. Interventions include, but are not limited to: social skills training, anger management, anxiety reduction, communication skills, feeling identification, etc.
• Acts as a member of the child's treatment team and collaborates closely with all team members regarding matters related to one-to-one therapeutic behavioral interventions as outlined in the TBS Treatment Plan.
• Assists in teaching parents, caregivers, teachers, treatment team members, and other significant support persons the strategies and skills necessary to help the client meet their goals and succeed in the fade-out process.
• Aids in the training, development, and oversight of all TBS Specialists, serving as a role model for professionalism, time management, documentation, interventions, leadership, and job productivity.
• Assists with initial and review meetings, program observations, assessment visits, and other in-home visits to provide field support to TBS Specialists, ensuring the highest quality of care.
• Meets a minimum monthly billing expectation of 3,600 minutes and ensures documentation is completed promptly by submitting notes within 48 hours of service provision.
• Maintains an active caseload of 1-2 clients.
• Maintains clinical oversight of the TBS program.
• Provides supervision and support to individual TBS Specialists.
• Assists in completing staff evaluations in conjunction with the TBS Program Manager and TBS Clinical Supervisor.
• Attends initial treatment team meetings and develops TBS treatment plans for each client referred to TBS.
• Participates in observation visits, shadowing visits, and assessment visits with staff, a minimum of 12 visits per week.
• Reviews all TBS provider progress notes, providing feedback as necessary. Ensures documentation is completed in a timely manner by submitting approved notes within 48 hours of the deadline.
• Completes clinical supervisory documentation and notes promptly, consistent with deadlines for other TBS staff.
• Assists TBS Specialists in Functional Assessment Development and incorporates Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) when appropriate (i.e., ABA, CBT, DBT, etc.).
• Participates in annual EPSDT audits.
• Attends regularly scheduled supervision with the Program Manager, Clinical Supervisor, and Supervision of Supervisors meetings with the Community Services Assistant Director.
• Participates weekly in Group Supervision with the Clinical Supervisor.
• On-call evenings and weekends during all TBS scheduled appointments.
• Oversees all staff and adheres to the legal and ethical requirements of the mental health profession (including clinically appropriate boundaries) as outlined in the code of ethics and as deemed necessary by the agency.
• Continues to develop the program to exceed standards of practice, including fostering a supervisory team at the leadership level.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations, and children.
• Participates in the rotating on-call system.
• May perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
  
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master’s level, registered with the BBS/APA with up to 3 years of experience working with severely emotionally disturbed youth in family assessments and treatment, and behavior management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

CREDENTIALS: Must be eligible to register with BBS/APA as APCC, AMFT, ASW, or MFTI.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use various computer software. Knowledge of Title 22, Division 6 licensing requirements. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Strong human relations skills and excellent interpersonal abilities.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

What We Offer

Casa Pacifica strongly believes in providing our employees with a comprehensive and competitive total benefits package that will support them across the many needs that arise in life. In addition to the salary information listed above, employees within this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Comprehensive Benefits package,
• 401k auto enrollment at 3% with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
• 9 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
• Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
• Excellent Training opportunities – including opportunities for CEUs
• Education/Tuition Assistance programs
• Group Discount Pet Insurance
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7, 365 days a year
• 4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e.,
• Stress, Anxiety, Depression
• Life transitions
• Grief and Loss
• Divorce
• Conflict Resolution
• Substance Abuse
• Work-Life Counseling
• Free Legal and Financial Consultations
• Identity Theft Recovery Services
  

Casa Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.