$500 Sign on Bonus!

Full time opportunity as a Clinician Trainee and Clinician I/II in our Adult & Community Services Program. Adult & Community Services (ACS) provides primarily court-ordered counseling services. Clinicians work with clients whose primary referral source is either CPS, Probation, or Family Court and frequently collaborate with those referral sources. The services provided include individual, family, assessment, supervised visitation, collateral, group and case management in office and limited community settings. Clinicians facilitate groups focused on Parenting, Domestic Violence, Anger Management and Child Abuse and Neglect.

Requirements:

• Clinician- Graduation from an accredited graduate program with major in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or other related degree required. These degrees must be license eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC).
• One year of experience in a treatment setting preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• Sound personal qualifications (i.e. maturity, stability, high moral standards).
• Current Board of Behavioral Sciences registration or license.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to instruct in group and individual settings.
• Physical, mental and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
• Must possess knowledge of mental health programs and community resources.
• Adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards.
• Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
• Ability to work at various locations, including client homes, schools and community settings.
• Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.

Job Duties:

• Adhere to court ordered timelines.
• Meet monthly productivity expectations of 80 hours per month.
• Utilize Stages of Change for treatment planning/ tracking progress of client.
• Participate in Child and Family Team (TDM) meetings.
• Provide court testimony through written and/ or oral presentation.
• Provide Crisis Intervention.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical services to clients.
• Provide assessment and treatment planning for clients.
• Provide group, individual, family, and collateral clinical services for clients.
• Provide school consultation when appropriate.
• Keep comprehensive clinical records that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract.
• Collaborate with the referring agency or other community agencies working with the client to coordinate treatment.
• Collect outcome data, including consumer satisfaction surveys, as required by the agency and contract.
• Must implement program goals and objectives to meet and maintain contractual requirements and productivity.
• Participate in monthly peer review.
• Report any suspected child abuse immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is not available.
• Report any suspected dependent adult/elder abuse immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is not available.
• Report any imminent danger to self or danger to others to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is not available.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Other

• Everyone who works in the organization has responsibilities for preventing and controlling infection.
• Everyone who works in the organization has responsibilities for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for a Clinician in our Adult & Community Services program who are ready to make a difference in the lives of others.

Why Sierra Vista?

Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services offers:

• Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision coverage, and an employer paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice and many other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• License and certification renewals reimbursed.
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Salary Increases each year.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cellphone plan providers and other discounted perks.