Clinician

McKinley Youth Family and Community are what we are all about We offer a great working environment and benefit package The Company McKinley is a highly respected child welfare organization conveniently located in the beautiful city of San Dimas with 4 additional locations throughout Southern California McKinley is nationally accredited licensed by the California Department of Social Services and is certified by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health McKinleys comprehensive array of programs and services which touch nearly 1500 lives annually include short term residential treatment program STRTP Foster Care Adoptions Mental Health Services and Special Education McKinley is known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike The Position The role of the clinician focuses on the provision of mental health treatment and prevention services to referred and assigned clients and their families by the particular school and meet appropriate criteria These individuals are experiencing behavioral andor mental health issues in the school home and community settings and have been brought to the attention primarily by school personnel The clinician serves as a clinical advocate for clients and their families and makes recommendations for mental health support services needed while actively working collaboratively with school personnel Office Location Riverside CA 92501 Compensation and Benefits The pay range were offering is annually 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 620month

Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off Sick Time Paid Holidays
403b 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 registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences ACSW AMFT LCSW LMFT APCC LPCCPrior mental health service experience strongly preferred

Prior DMH mental health experience preferred

Word Processing;
Excellent Writing Skills General Office Skills;
Typing of 50 WPMBi Lingual Spanish highly 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

Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary clinician for a caseload of 18 21 school based andor community based children and their families

Provide mental health services including individual and family counseling specialized groups as needed in the schools and or community

Consult with an interdisciplinary team for initial assessments and treatment needs

Meet with each childfamily for individualfamily therapy at a minimum of a weekly basis or as clinically indicated

Plan implement and provide mental health services to the clients and their families

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

Maintain close contact with school personnel regarding each clients academic performance and behavior

Meet regularly with an interdisciplinary team to discuss treatment objectives status and progress

Provide crisis intervention as requested

Remain on call for clinical emergencies

Provide direct services to children and families in the school home andor in the community

Participate in the agencys on call rotation for STRTP Coverage Maintain all required documentation in a timely manner 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

Participate in the agencys Continuous Quality Improvement CQI plan as assigned

Other related duties as assigned Why Should You Apply Our Mission work for an organization that makes a real difference in peoples lives

Competitive pay Several benefit options

Employee tuition reimbursement

Great training for staff

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