Mental Health Clinician

Minimum required education and experience

• 1.
• Completion of a clinical program with a Master's or Ph.D. degree in a field of behavioral science from an accredited educational institution.
• 2.
• Holds a current license registration issued by appropriate state agency consistent with standards outlined in the Agency's Clinical Staff Licensing Requirements policy.
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor {LPCC) license may be considered with prior approval from the Regional Director in consultation with the Director of Quality.
• 3.
• Must have good oral and writing skills in the English language, including the ability to write concise, informative professional reports and assigned documentation in a timely manner.
• 4.
• Must be able to effectively engage at risk populations including children, youth and their families in whatever setting is most convenient and beneficial to them.

Position/Program requirements

• 1.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance and driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency's Personnel Policy: Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
• 2.
• Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's Personnel Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations.
• Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB), and drug screening test.
• 3.
• Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
• 4.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification (only when required by local county or program).
• 5.
• Must be flexible to work nights and weekends, may need to work a split-shift, varying schedule according to operational need.
• 6.
• Must be willing to work within a culturally integrated workplace, and be willing to respect human differences based upon protected classes as defined by state, federal and local laws, or any other condition that distinguishes people from one another.

Physical requirements

• 1.
• Have an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in a residential, office or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), alternating between standing and sitting for extended periods of time, bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching balancing and occasional carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently.
• 2.
• Physically able to walk up and down stairs routinely.
• 3.
• Physically able to perform Pro-ACT Restraint Techniques (Residential Programs Only), CPR and First Aid as trained.
• 4.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle for traveling to recreational activities, home visits, DCFS and court locations which may be up to 100 miles driving distance.
• 5.
• Requires the ability to utilize computer and telephone systems, which includes the coordination of eye and hand and fine manipulation by the hands and fingers for typing, writing and working with files.

Salary Range

• $70,304 - $93,735 DOE **Supervision Available*
• Salary Range (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC): $74,984 - $103,116 Bilingual Pay: $4,000

Benefits

• Low cost Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance plan for employee and family
• 8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay
• Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
• 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Benefit