Mental Health Clinician II - Older Adults FSP
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Mental Health Clinician II - Older Adults FSP

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center

Location: Van Nuys,CA, USA

Date: 2024-11-04T20:46:01Z

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Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationL26 - Van Nuys, CARemote TypeN/APosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelMaster's DegreeSalary Range$74,480.00 - $76,480.00 Salary/yearTravel PercentageUp to 25%Job Shift1st ShiftJob CategoryNonprofit - Social ServicesDescriptionProvide assessment and intake to new clients. Provide direct and indirect services involving clinical and field-based case management services, including plan development, placement services, assistance in daily living, individual and/or group counseling, crisis intervention, and community outreach and education as assigned. Provide training to staff. JOB ID#33100ADUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct and indirect client services. Will provide assessment and evaluation of seriously older mentally ill adults. Determine individual's strengths, needs, and resources. Assess client's level of psycho-social impairment, self-care potential, family and support network availability, independent living needs, financial status, educational, employment or training needs, and social-recreational needs.Participate in a team approach and provide outreach, assessment and evaluation of assigned older adult 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.Complete all documentation within mandated time frames and in compliance with county, state, and Center guidelines. Assist clients in developing independent living skills, and resources including peer or caregiver support, social/recreational, volunteer or educational goals, needed to implement and achieve goals of the individual service plan. Transports clients to and from appropriate service as necessary.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. 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. Assist clients in accessing peer support, self-help and recovery based services. Will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; participate in staff and clinical meetings and community meetings as assigned.Provide consultation and assessments to community services.Provide LPS coverage and write 5150 assessment twenty-four (24) hours, seven (7) days per week as needed in the field. Under the direction of the Program Manager, provide assistance to document all services provided for contract compliance and Quality Assurance (QA), and provide statistical/reports as assigned.Participate in all relevant DMH and Service Area meetings, including the Impact meeting for the coordination of referrals, program management, and overall quality assurance in the absence of the Program Manager.Provide administrative and clinical back up to the Program Manager. QualificationsMaster of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work AND a current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) registration number through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences;OR.Masters in psychology or related behavioral science field from an accredited university AND a current Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) registration number through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences; OR Doctorate in psychology from an accredited university AND current Psychologist registration with the California Board of Psychology Must maintain current status as a licensed professional under California law.Minimum of two (2) years experience in a mental health setting.Must have a valid California Driver License in good standing and be insurable by the Center's auto insurance carrierMust act in accordance with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and related state law confidentiality requirements. Must successfully complete the Center's HIPAA training, pass the HIPAA test, and receive the Certification of Compliance.Must have a good driving record and must be insurable by the Center's insurance company.Bilingual/Bi-cultural in Spanish is a plus. We offer:$4K sign on bonusExperience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client populationA team-oriented work environmentTraining opportunitiesExcellent compensation and benefitsPaid time Off - 12 holidays; generous sick and vacation time$2K for bilingual bonusHealth care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirementCareer DevelopmentProfessional licensure assistance within two yearsYou will contribute providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.

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