FORENSIC CLINICIAN - NV

Description

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, located in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that provides an array of comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization consists of a standalone fifty-five (55) )-bed hospital and six outlying outpatient facilities that have anywhere from fourteen (14) beds to one hundred and thirty-four (134) beds. The organization has approximately four hundred (400) employees.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Forensic Clinician must have an MSW, MA/MS, PhD, or PsyD from an accredited university and be license-eligible. The responsibilities of the position include providing individual and group therapy, as well as case management services to an adult forensic population. Documentation on all services provided must be submitted within 24-hours of service delivery. Clinical staff participates in all meetings and supervision activities. Assists with any other project as indicated by the Director, Assistant Director, or Program Coordinator as needed. Must maintain a clear criminal record for continued employment eligibility.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date clinical charts with appropriate and timely completion of all required documentation, including but not limited to, assessments, progress notes, treatment and discharge
• Provides full services to an assigned caseload, including individual, group, couples, family psychotherapy, case recording and management, re-hospitalization. Meets all contracted monthly service requirements
• Implements and is responsible for the treatment planning needs of assigned client caseload
• Makes and implements client disciplinary recommendations, as needed
• Provides on-call coverage for emergency consultation and intervention outside of regular work hours
• Participates in assigned program, treatment planning, and in-service training meetings as scheduled
• Productively participates in weekly individual and group supervision. Maintains and improves clinical skills, through supervision, training seminars and classes. Follows supervisor’s directives
• Maintains and objective and professional relationship with clients at all times
• Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary treatment team, including timely and affective communications
• Effectively presents clinical case material as needed
• Communicates effectively with clients as will as their family members and significant others
• Maintains active and effective liaison with relevant community agencies and initiates collateral contact with family, friends, board and care operators referring agencies and professionals as needed for the client’s continuity of care
• Exercises good judgment by objectively and unemotionally analyzing facts, weighing evidence, utilizing clinical skills and reaching sound conclusions
• Responds appropriately under difficult or stressful circumstances
   

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Working Knowledge of Mental status examinations and current diagnostic manual
• Knowledge of psychiatric mental health theories and practices
• Individual and group treatment with clients who present a variety of psychopathologies
• Ability to function as primary therapist and member of multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Ability to accurately observe and document treatment sessions
• Knowledge and understanding of human relationships
• Ability to work and relate effectively with visitors, police, and community members
• Ability to accurately assess statements and behaviors of clients for evidence of antisocial behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Qualifications

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

• Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related area from an accredited university.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of medications, working knowledge of current diagnostic manual. Clinical experience in provision of individual or group treatment and training with multi-racial (ethnic) populations.
• Eligible for licensure ASW or AMFT according to WIC 56600.2. Waivered or Waiver-eligible Phd or PsyD

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
• Valid California Driver’s license.
• TB clearance.
• Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.
• Fire and Safety Training*.
• First Aid Training Certification*.
• CPR Certification*.
• Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)**

* Note: If indicated certifications/licenses are lacking, they must be obtained within 180 days of hire.

**Training needs to be completed within 30 days from the date of hire on a designated date provided by onboarding.  Staff need to be certified at the commensurate level for their role to perform their job duties (staff will be taken off the schedule if certification is not achieved).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job you must be able to carry out all essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
• Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 25 pounds.