Clinician II

Who We Are

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and supports. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.

About our Program:   

Flexible Integrated Treatment (FIT) is a short-term outpatient mental health program that provides Medi-Cal eligible children, youth and their families with individualized outpatient mental health services in the office, their home, community, school, and online.

Who We Serve

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.

Who We Serve

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.

What We Offer

Compensation We Offer

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $69,888.00to $85,953.00 per year
• Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
• 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. 
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*

 Benefits We Offer

Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! 

• • We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!   
  • Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
  • 401K Employer Match up to 3.5%
  • Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
  • Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

JOB SUMMARY

Works within the values and clinical philosophy of the agency, and under the general supervision provides comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessment, clinical interventions, case management, coordination of therapeutic activities and educational programs.  Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams, facilitates group supervision and supports other social workers.  Responsible for the completion and maintenance of clinical and administrative documentation. Assists with the implementation of Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) across the program. Participates in agency work groups in support of annual priorities and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

               Demonstrates mastery of the Clinician I job description.

1. Applies advanced use of assessment information in development of the treatment plan and applies information and resources to ensure quality care.

2. Applies advanced skill in acquisition and application of clinically related information to effectively intervene with children and families. 

3. Understands and applies multi-modal approaches and perspectives to therapeutic direction.

4. Provides coaching and mentoring of others in the implementation of EBPs.

5. Leads problem solving interaction and work with external customers.

6. Maintains audit ready charts and audits charts independently 

7. Provides observations and feedback to supervisor in order to monitor and/or modify programs or approaches. 

8. Actively participates in the identification of team opportunities for improvement or identification of deficiencies and in the development of strategies to address or bridge gaps. 

9. Leads Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and project implementation.

10. Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Documents Clearly And Accurately

• Encourages Customer Focus

• Individual Family Group Therapy

• Initiative

• Leads Team Performance

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Social Work or a closely related field (e.g., Marriage, Child and Family Counseling or Psychology).

• Three (3) years of supervised clinical experience with children. 

• California licensure as LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D. preferred.

• BBS registration required

OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

 Strong leadership and crisis management skills.

 If program requires, employee must pass an initial physical abilities test (PATS) and be certified in crisis intervention techniques within the first 30 days and annually.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) to five (5) years of clinical experience with children.

• Experience with Wraparound plans and development of ICFPs.

• Crisis management experience preferred.

• Training in domestic violence, physical/sexual child abuse, and suicidal trauma with the competency to maintain current knowledge related to state, county, and local law.

• Self-defense training to react/respond to harmful and violent physical situations.

• Knowledge of local county rules and regulations from the Department of Social Services or related division.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities with culturally diverse populations. 

• Speak, read, and/or write another language.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment conditions as described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

       May/will have supervised contact with children.

•   May/will have unsupervised contact with children.

       Will not have unsupervised contact with children.

•   Requires full background check and TB exam.
•   Requires physical.
•   Current First Aid/CPR Certification.

DRIVING PRIVILEGES

•   May be called upon to drive on agency business. Needs acceptable MVR and appropriate insurance coverage.
•   Required to drive agency vehicle. Must have clean MVR, appropriate insurance coverage, and attend agency driver training.

TRAINING

Needs to successfully complete all required agency training indicated for this position.

Salary : $69,888 - $85,953