Mental Health Clinician I - Wraparound

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: L11

• Van Nuys, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Master's Degree, Salary Range: $64480.00 - $66480.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Hybrid, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Nonprofit
• Social Services, ID# 31261A The Mental Health Clinician I provides a range of services as part of the treatment team. Mental Health Clinician I acts as a SFPR and may conduct individual, family, group psychotherapy, intensive case coordination services and individual rehabilitation sessions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the treatment team, works closely with case managers and Turning Point families to develop an individualized family plan taking into account each family’s strength, goals and needs. Responsible for completing all paperwork required by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) i.e. assessments, coordination plans, etc.

, as well as TP required documentation in a timely manner. Coordinates with case manager to implement the family plan agreed upon by family meetings. Provides direct clinical, psychological and/or rehabilitative mental health services to Turning Point families including identified client and other family members seen as collateral in the home.

Provides TP families with ongoing assessments of their basic needs in various life domains including housing, family, social, recreational, emotional, educational, safety, legal, medical, cultural, behavioral, school, work, and financial. Is flexible and creative in providing support and services to families in their home, at school sites, in agency offices and other off-site locations as outlined in the treatment plan.

Works closely with the case manager in order to coordinate and integrate services for families as needed. Is respectful and sensitive to each family’s cultural and individual needs and customs as appropriate. Assists in organizing and providing ongoing group, lessons, workshops, and outings as needed for families. Utilizes the 4 Step CFT process/Integrated core practice model in engaging clients, team members and agency partners; Participates in weekly staff meetings, treatment team meetings, clinical supervisions, family meetings, and individual and supervision sessions.

Attends TP in-service presentations and trainings as assigned. Actively participates in Arts Care activities which include scheduling, childcare, transportation of families and leading parenting groups as appropriate and needed. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete all documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner.

Attend staff and team meetings weekly and come prepared to regular individual and group supervision. Assist with weekly utilization review committee/chart review committee tasks. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have a Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work and a current Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASCW) registration through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Must maintain current status as a licensed professional under California law. Two years’ experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and their families.

Must pass Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and pre-employment physical. Must have a valid California Driver License in good standing and personal, valid insurance. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. We offer: $4K sign On Bonus $2K for bilingual bonus Experience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client population A team-oriented work environment Training opportunities Excellent compensation and benefits Paid time Off - 12 holidays; generous sick and vacation time Health care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirement Career Development Professional licensure assistance within two years You will contribute providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.