Associate Clinician - $1500 Rentention Bonus

Job DetailsJob Location

• CCTRP -
• Sacramento,
• CA 95826Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeSalary
• Range: $31.25 - $36.06 HourlyFounded on the steps of St. John’s Lutheran Church in 1985, Saint John’s Program for Real Change has helped more than 30,000 women and children transform their lives from poverty and dependence to confidence and self-sustainability. Dedicated to the eradication of homelessness once and for all, this up-to-18-month comprehensive residential program provides families with the tools they need to address the root causes as well as the symptoms of homelessness: mental health therapy, drug and alcohol counseling, life skills classes (anger management, parenting, budgeting, positive thinking, healthy relationships and more), a path to a high school diploma and Employment Training. The Female Community Reentry Program (FCRP) allows eligible offenders with serious and violent crimes committed to State prison to serve their sentence in the community at a FCRP as designated by the Department, in lieu of confinement in State prison and at the discretion of the Secretary. The FCRP will provide a range of rehabilitative services that assist with alcohol and drug recovery, employment, education, housing, family reunification, and social support. Benefits/Perks of a career at Saint John’s Choice of 8 medical plans Choice of 3 dental plans Vision, Life and Accident and Injury Insurance Employee Assistance Program 403 (b) 100% match for 1%–6% of pay
• Paid
• Time
• Off includes: 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 7 sick days and up to 18 days of vacation per calendar year. QualificationsTITLE Associate Clinician SALARY From $65,000 To $75,000 Annually CLASSIFICATION Full-Time, Non-Exempt LOCATION On Site Only - Power Inn Rd.
• Sacramento,
• CA
• Schedule
• Monday-
• Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (flexibility with hours) About the Position… Associate Clinicians work though the Saint John’s Program for Real Change to provide mental health services to adults in our program. Associates are afforded opportunities to practice and further develop their skills assisting clients in addressing effects of homelessness, trauma, behavioral and social difficulties, chronic mental illness, and other mental health issues. You’ll be responsible for… Conduct mental health evaluations or assessments for all new participants. Provide specialized consultation and therapeutic treatment for clients with co-occurring mental health diagnoses or disorders. Provide regular therapy sessions with clients. Function as the liaison between the program and community mental health clinics, as well as other resources for participants with co-occurring disorders. Facilitate various group activities, as needed, especially clinical groups on topics such as grief and loss, seeking safety, healthy relationships, etc. Conduct individual and group therapy sessions. Work with staff and participants to ensure a healthy and effective therapeutic community environment in the program. Ability to get along and work effectively with others. All other duties assigned by supervisor or other management. You must have... Master's degree in social work, Counseling, or Psychology Registered as an ACSW, AMFT or APCC with the Board of Behavioral Sciences prior to the beginning of employment. Fluent in English language (spoken and written) Proficient knowledge of email, copiers, and internet An incredible passion for our mission Communication skills including strong writing; and attention to detail. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. Ability to be sensitive to trauma and gender on behalf of the program. Ability to work well in a team environment. Have organizational skills; good computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Valid California Driver’s License or Identification and proof of personal auto insurance is required. Hire is contingent upon agency insurability. Not currently on probation or parole. Must be discharged for at least 3 years. Must be able to pass a criminal history background screening and receive clearance from the California Department of Corrections and maintain a yearly CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and Tuberculosis test results. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical requirements for performing the essential functions of this position require the employee to be able to: Standing/walking approximately 20% and sitting 80% of the time Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to hear and respond to simple and sometimes critical messages exchanged in noisy/high traffic areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It's a plus if you have... Fluency in Spanish language (spoken and written) Trauma informed training Experience working with a female population is preferred. Good interpersonal skills. Punctual and good attendance. You'll be successful if... You’re a strong communicator. You take your role seriously and are a great communicator in verbal and written communication. You’re intentional about giving internal and external clients a positive interaction. You're organized and diligent. You can multitask because you keep things in order. You can handle and prioritize multiple projects of various origins at once. You follow through on every request, no matter how big or small. You keep your cool under pressure and know how to prioritize your responsibilities. And when you need help, you’re not afraid to ask. You’re exceptionally people oriented. You can relate to all types of people and you’re a skilled conversationalist. You enjoy meeting new people; developing and maintaining relationships is a natural tendency. You’re a problem solver and a strategic thinker. You find new and efficient ways to streamline and create processes to make things run more smoothly. You are analytical and can infer the implications and consequences of approaches and anticipate potential issues before they occur. You are a team player. You care more about overall results than personal recognition. You genuinely love collaboration and the process of working together to accomplish. You thrive in an environment where people are passionate about their work and mission. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments. You are committed to promoting dignity, diversity, and equality. You believe in focusing on the solution, not the problem, and always write with dignity and respect at the forefront. You're detailed. You double and triple-check your work because you know that accurate data is crucial for an Accounting Department to operate successfully. You pay strong attention to detail, have excellent math, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills. You care about the numbers being right and take the time to make sure everything reconciles or is set up to be error-proof. You're a self- starter. You can work unaccompanied, and you work just as hard and thoroughly by yourself as you do when someone is looking. Saint John’s Program for Real Change is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, race, religion, marital status, or veteran status