What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician II position at Pacific Clinics?
This position is eligible for a hiring incentive of $3000!!! Certain payout conditions may apply.
Who We Are
Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. 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.
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.
Compensation We Offer
- The initial compensation for this position ranges from $85,050.01 - $104,600.79 per year.
- Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
- The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
- 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications.*
- 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*
- $3,000 hiring incentive payout after 30 days and 6 months!*
- must meet company policy eligibility requirements.
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.
About Our Program: Placement Supportive Services (PSS) is a partnership with the Department of Family and Children Services and the Placement Unit. Through our partnership, PSS provides stabilization services, by offering individual, intensive, brief therapeutic treatment and crisis stabilization, to children, youths, and non-minor dependents (ages 0-21) who are either at the Welcoming Center or one of DFCS’ scattered satellites homes, at risk of entering the Welcoming Center, at risk of losing their home placement, or who are difficult to find placement for.
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9-5, flexibility to work after hours, evenings, and weekends as needed
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.
- Applies advanced use of assessment information in development of the treatment plan and applies information and resources to ensure quality care.
- Applies advanced skill in acquisition and application of clinically related information to effectively intervene with children and families. I think these first two are not different from Clinician I. define “advanced skill”.
- Understands and applies multi-modal approaches and perspectives to therapeutic direction.
- Provides coaching and mentoring of others in the implementation of EBPs.
- Leads problem solving interaction and work with external customers.
- Maintains audit ready charts and audits charts independently
- Provides observations and feedback to supervisor in order to monitor and/or modify programs or approaches.
- 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. Leads Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and project implementation.
- 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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
Salary : $85,050 - $104,601
