Clinician/Therapist (AMFT, ACSW, LMFT and/or LCSW)

ChildNet Youth and Family Services is currently seeking a Clinician for our Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Program located in Riverside, CA.

Inland Empire Behavioral Health Services (BHS) provides comprehensive services including individual/group therapy for at-risk children and their families. The Clinician will be responsible for a caseload of twelve to sixteen clients, depending on the client's needs and level of impairment. This position will provide individual/group therapy and case management to at-risk children and their families. The Clinician will also collaborate with client's foster/resource parents, biological parents, teachers, etc. to maintain an interdisciplinary team approach for treatment purposes.

Clinician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide direct supervision of all clients assigned to the caseload and maintain a caseload of 12 to 16 clients, depending on the client's needs and level of impairment.
• Provide comprehensive services including individual/family therapy, collaterals, rehab sessions, and case management services as needed in the home, school and/or office environment.
• Collaborate with clients' foster/resource parents, biological parents, CSWs, foster family agency social workers, teachers, medical doctors, psychiatrists, law enforcement, Probation department, and case managers for an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Encourage full participation of the family in the development and implementation of service strategies when appropriate.
• Coordinate service delivery with county agencies, families, primary caregivers, significant others and local schools, as well as serve as Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC).
• Ensure the health and safety of all clients.
• Provide crisis intervention 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
• Comply with all program, federal, state, county and school district regulations.
• Collaborate with Clinical Supervisor to completed DBH and BHS paperwork and maintain all deadlines.
• Complete client documentation in Electronic Health Record within required timeframes.
• Maintain accurate information and necessary documents in clients' charts via assessments, reviews and updates.
• Attend all individual and group supervision on a weekly basis.
• Attend all team meetings, monthly all-staff meetings and any other required meetings/trainings.
• Participate and maintain deadlines for presenting cases to the Utilization Review Committee.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

The Clinician shall possess:

• Master's degree in a mental health related-field of study; AND
• Currently registered either as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), or be licensed in the State of California as a LMFT or LCSW, or possess a waived license (LMFT/LCSW).
• Ability to handle crisis situations and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge/skills of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, and other required software.
• Bilingual proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and understanding Spanish is preferred.

All offers of employment with ChildNet Youth and Family Services, Inc. are contingent upon a post-offer, pre-hire medical clearance with an occupational physical, tuberculosis screening, and a negative drug test. A background clearance which consists of fingerprinting through the Dept. of Justice/FBI/Child Abuse Index Search is required. Underwriting requirements of this agency include keeping a valid California driver’s license, valid auto liability insurance on file, and maintaining a good driving record while employed.

EOE M/F/V/D

Salary range; $67,220-$69,220

WHO WE ARE

ChildNet Youth & Family Services, a nonprofit corporation headquartered in Long Beach, CA. We provide Counseling, Education, Foster Care and In-Home Services to at-risk children. ChildNet has been at the forefront of providing innovative and quality care to thousands of children and their families for almost 55 years.

OUR MISSION

To provide safe homes, education and counseling to vulnerable children and families.

OUR EMPLOYEES

Are a diverse group of professionals who create a culture of caring with our clients and within the organization.

WHAT WE OFFER

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b Retirement including eligibility of a discretionary employer contribution after 2 years of service, Stability, Career Advancement, Tuition Reimbursement, along with generous sick, vacation and holiday time. ChildNet offers a hybrid work policy; eligibility is determined by business and program needs.

WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! COME AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US!