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Job description
Mental Health Clinician
The Mental Health Clinician will provide mental health services for adults and older adults. Under the direction of the Program Director or designated clinical supervisor, the Mental Health Clinician will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in social work or a related field
Registered in the State of California by the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology
Current unrestricted CA Driver's License and proof of auto insurance
Knowledge of DMH guidelines preferred
Clean driving record
Bilingual Spanish, Russian or Farsi is a plus
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to utilize telehealth platforms
Excellent clinical judgment
Ability to be responsive to all requirements for documentation and statistical reporting
Computer literate
Culturally sensitive and able to work with a multicultural client/customer population; ability to work in a non-judgmental manner and foster positive growth/outcomes; able to work as part of a team and maintain professional boundaries
Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Provide mental health field-based and telehealth services which may include assessments of functional impairments, psychosocial intakes and treatment planning
Provide psychotherapeutic services to individuals and groups in traditional, non-traditional community-based settings and via Telehealth platforms
Provide case management services to ensure a continuous system of care to the target population
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings with program staff to develop and monitor treatment plans and clients
Provide clinical consultation to agencies and constituents of the community as appropriate
Participate in utilization review and other quality assurance activities
Provide timely documentation and chart record keeping as per DMH contract standards and procedures
Ensure meeting monthly direct service hours expectation to meet agency contract requirements
May be required to be a Field Work Supervisor and/ or preceptor for Social Work students
Hours toward licensure provided but not guaranteed
Participate in staff trainings and meetings
Other related responsibilities as assigned.
Jewish Family Service is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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