San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center Inc

Provide field-based direct and indirect services involving intensive and field-based case management services, including plan development, placement services, assistance in daily living, individual and/or group counseling, crisis intervention and assess for 5150 determinations.. Assist clients in developing independent living skills, and resources including social/recreational, vocational or educational goals, needed to implement and achieve goals of the individual service plan.. Assist clients in accessing peer support, self-help and recovery-based services.. The ideal candidate must have a master's degree in psychology/social work or Marriage and Family Therapy and be licensed/waivered by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.. Experience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client population.

mental health clinician

Job Details Level Experienced Job Location L8 - Van Nuys, CA Position Type Full Time Education Level Master's Degree Salary Range $64,480.00 - $66,480.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage Hybrid Job Shift 1st Shift Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description Provide field-based direct and indirect services involving intensive and field-based case management services, including plan development, placement services, assistance in daily living, individual and/or group counseling, crisis intervention and assess for 5150 determinations. Must know DSM 5 diagnostic system. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Provide direct and indirect client services.</li><li>Participate in a field-based team approach and assertive community outreach, assessment and evaluation of assigned HFSP referred and enrolled clients. Determine individual's strengths, needs and resources. Assess client's level of psychosocial impairment, self-care potential, family and support network availability, independent living needs, financial status, educational, employment or training needs, and social/recreational needs. Develop and coordinate service plans.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments at intake in order to enroll clients in program.</li><li>Complete all documentation within mandated time frames and in compliance with county, state, and Center guidelines.</li><li>Assist clients in developing independent living skills, and resources including social/recreational, vocational or educational goals, needed to implement and achieve goals of the individual service plan.</li><li>Transports clients to and from appropriate service as necessary.</li><li>Provide crisis intervention-intervene with the client/others at the onset of a crisis to provide support and assistance in problem resolution and to coordinate or arrange for the provision of other needed services.</li><li>Provide services in the field in support of client's individual service plans. Meet with each client a minimum of one time per week and as frequently as needed.</li><li>Assist clients in accessing peer support, self-help and recovery-based services.</li><li>Provide individual therapy as needed.</li><li>Will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, participate in staff and clinical meetings and community meetings as assigned.</li></ul> Qualifications The ideal candidate must have a master's degree in psychology/social work or Marriage and Family Therapy and be licensed/waivered by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Minimum of two years' experience in a behavioral health care; experience with homeless and chronic mentally ill. Knowledge of DSM 5 required. Chemical dependency experience preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>Must pass fingerprint clearance background check.</li><li>Must have a good driving record and must be insurable by the Center's insurance company.</li><li>Bi-lingual/ Bi-cultural in Spanish a plus.</li></ul> We offer: <ul><li>Experience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client population.</li><li>A team-oriented work environment</li><li>Training opportunities</li><li>Excellent compensation and benefits</li><li>$4K sign On Bonus</li><li>Paid time Off - 12 holidays; generous sick and vacation time</li><li>Feel proud of being bilingual $2K for bilingual bonus</li><li>Health care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirement</li><li>Career Development</li><li>Professional licensure assistance within two years</li><li>You will contribute providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.</li></ul>

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