What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician position at Chicanos Por La Causa?
CPLC Centro de la Familia (CDLF) is hiring a bilingual Community-based Clinician! We offer outpatient behavioral health services for families and individuals of all ages, including those living with serious mental illness (SMI), general mental health issues, and substance abuse issues. Outpatient services offer flexible office hours and home-based services for children and their families, public transit accessibility, and therapy in English and Spanish.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, provides direct and indirect, covered services and treatment to individual clients out in the community, coordinates with community supports and stakeholders. Responsible for managing appointment schedule, assigned caseload as a clinician, conducting assessments, implementing treatment plans, facilitating out-of-office services, performing crisis services when needed, and participate in ongoing learning experiences and treatment team consultation and coordination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education/Background
- Master’s degree in a behavioral health related field or enrolled in Master’s program.
- Current license preferred, or ability to become licensed.
- Two (2) years of full-time behavioral health work experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under automobile insurance policy
Other Requirements/Competencies
- Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance card, CPR and First Aid.
- Must successfully complete the agency’s orientation and demonstrate competence regarding skills and knowledge.
- Must maintain a professional appearance (business casual attire) and demonstrate appropriate time-management skills to include being punctual.
- Must possess excellent phone etiquette, verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be customer service driven and demonstrate the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to effectively utilize MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
