Lead Assesor Clinician

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.

At Mckinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.

The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – include short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. Mckinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. Mckinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

The Position:

To provide clinical support and services to the clients in the community.; Provide supervision to the Multidisciplinary Assessment Team Clinicians and Assessor Clinicians. 

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting pay range we’re offering is $74,000 depending (Based) on experience.

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company-defined contribution of $540/month
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications:

• Valid license with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)

• Prior mental health service experience strongly preferred

• Prior DMH and/or RUBHS mental health experience preferred

• Prior Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (MAT) experience preferred

• One year post-licensure strongly preferred

• Word Processing; Excellent Writing Skills, General Office Skills; Typing of 50 WPM

• Bi-Lingual (Spanish) strongly preferred

• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening

• Ability to commute to various sites on campus

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and lift 10 pounds

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

• DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index

• Insurability Under Corporate Automobile Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise assessing clinicians, review progress notes, problem list, assessments, summary of findings and any additional documentation as required by both LA and Riverside County.

• Ensure that the Mental Health Clinicians are in full regulatory compliance and that clinical services are delivered in accordance with recognized best practices

• Provide individual and group supervision for Mental Health Clinicians in accordance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards and agency policy

• Work with other Department supervisors/managers  to increase clear communication and mutual support between programs

• Monitor and assure adherence of programs to all governing bodies

• Monitor care records to assure that required treatment documentation is included and meets agency and professional standards

• Monitor and review all agency protocols and practices

• Manage team meetings to train staff and review changing county and agency documentation and service delivery needs. 

• Review and accept MAT Referrals and monitor the MAT contract utilization.

• Serve as the primary clinician for a caseload of 3-6 school-based and/or community-based children and their families.

• Provide mental health services including family therapy, individual counseling, intensive care coordination, as needed 

• Consult with an interdisciplinary team for initial assessments, the completion of CANS and treatment needs

• Meet with each client on the caseload for individual therapy at a minimum of a weekly basis

• Plan, implement and provide mental health services to clients

• Believe that people can change; demonstrate an ability to set limits and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the clients and families served

• Maintain contact with County Social Workers and the Department of Mental Health for each client on his/her caseload

• Participate in chart reviews and other Compliance functions

• Maintain all required documentation on a timely basis and in accordance with contractual and regulatory standards.

• Attend all required supervision, department and agency meetings.

• Take responsibility for on-going development of professional skills.

• Attend all required agency training

• Other related duties as assigned.

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Competitive pay
• Several benefit options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.

McKinley’s response to COVID-19: The safety of the families, children, clients we serve as well as our valued team members is our priority. We want to make sure everyone at McKinley feels safe and welcomed. We are taking all the necessary precautions and safety measures to maintain a safe environment throughout our different locations. We are providing PPE to our team members and visitors along with practicing social distancing measures.

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