Mental Health Clinician - MAT Assessor

At Child & Family Center, we believe that when unity in diversity exists, progress and growth is inevitable and that diversity goes beyond gender & race. We aim for a diverse workforce and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds & experiences to apply.

Child & Family Center received the following awards:

· 2023 Organization of the Year from the National Association of Social Workers California Chapter.

· Child & Family Center scored the highest level (“very good to great”) in our annual report card for The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care.

· Awarded the Joint Commission Reaccreditation. The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.

Salary Range (final salary offer is based on a number of factors, such as certifications, experience, and more):

$66,562.00 to $74,960.25 per year

PLUS!

$5,000/year Bilingual Spanish differential

Benefits we offer!

• 16 paid Holidays including 1 week holiday closure (paid) in December through January
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Medical Coverage
• Agency paid Dental & Vision Coverage (for EE-Only coverage)
• Voluntary Family Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Agency paid Long Term Disability
• Agency paid Employee Life Insurance & Employee Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Employee and Family Life Insurance, and Family Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401K available with discretionary Agency match
• Paid 40 hours of study time for licensure preparation
• Professional Development and training opportunities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Paid Birthday Floating Holiday
• Pet Insurance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or Psychology.
• Must be License-eligible, i.e., board-registered MFT-Intern, ASW, MSW or Waivered Psychologist.
• Two years post-degree clinical experience conducting assessments with children and adolescents and their families.
• Bilingual skills highly preferred (i.e., Spanish or other language relevant to the clients’ needs).
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy. May be required to obtain a Class II California driver’s license.
• Must pass all applicable health, fingerprint/LiveScan and DMV clearances.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Clinician I – MAT provides comprehensive in-home assessment services and case management for children, adolescents and their families who are referred by DCFS.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Thoroughly conduct assessments of child(ren), adolescents and adults referred by DCFS. This includes collecting pertinent health, dental and school functioning information.
• Thoroughly complete the MAT Summary of Findings assessment tool within 30 calendar days from the date that the referral was received.
• Provide the Summary of Findings at the MAT meetings.
• Revise the summary of Findings after additional information has been received at the MAT Meeting.
• Send the completed final Summary of Findings to DCFS within 45 calendar days from the date the referral was received.
• Link children, adolescents and their families to needed community services as needed.
• Consultation with relevant supervisors and DCFS as needed.
• Complete all necessary DMH documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide individual/family therapy as needed.

SECONDARY JOB DUTIES:

• Manage all information containing sensitive/confidential content with utmost discretion and adherence to all relevant policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality for all sensitive matters.
• Collaborate with other staff across the organization as needed to promote integration among programs and departments.
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to outpatient assessments and client coverage.

WORK SCHEDULE: (subject to change based on Center’s needs)

FLSA Status: Exempt – Full Time

Work-Week: Sunday – Saturday

Actual work schedule as agreed with Direct Supervisor and based on business/program needs.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

Supervisory Requirements: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
• Walk
• Use hands and fingers.
• Handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear.
• Stand and sit.
• Reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or possibly crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,562.00 - $74,960.25 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Clarita, CA 91350

Salary : $66,562 - $74,960