Unlicensed Clinician - Adult Services

Starting annual salary $54,000 for English speaking, $56,500 for Bilingual Spanish speaking will commensurate with experience

Job Summary

The Clinician provides direct services to clients, in the office, school, or other identified setting to meet the unique needs of families served. Unlicensed clinicians are hired prior to obtaining their license to practice as mental health practitioners (i.e. psychology, social work, LMFT, LPC, LADC). Unlicensed clinicians will receive supervision by a licensed clinician and may be offered training opportunities. When eligible, all unlicensed clinicians are expected to obtain licensure in order to be considered for ongoing employment at The Village.

Key Responsibilities

• Fosters collaboration with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs, including the implementation of agency policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Discharge planning, which may include linkages to community support services
• Partners with other program or clinical staff to identify and develop approaches to address clients unmet needs or service gaps.
• Provides case management services
• Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement
• Contributes to agency organizational life by participating in agency wide task forces, committees or problem solving teams as appropriate.
• Direct services may include, but not limited to:
• Determines DSM V Diagnosis in consultation with Supervisor and Medical Director or designated Psychiatrist, as needed
• Contributes to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing the Village in community groups or committees.
• Implements treatment plans, modifying it as appropriate during the course of treatment
• Participates and presents in Peer Consultation and Quality Assurance Reviews.
• Contributes to program functioning by assuming responsibility for special tasks or leadership in special projects as appropriate.
• Acquires and maintains the needed skills in evidenced based models that the agency/program ascribe to.
• Partners with Supervisor to identify and develop plans for professional growth.
• Develops treatment plans and contracts for services
• Completes clinical documentation required by agency and program policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding sources
• Maintains productivity targets determined by service

Required Experience

EDUCATION

• MSW or equivalent required with a minimum of 3 years post graduate clinical experience preferred
• Clinical degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed-eligible counseling degree
• LMSW or equivalent required and licensed eligible

Experience

• Strong diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills for individual, family and group therapy
• Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner
• Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Good knowledge of a variety of therapeutic interventions and models emphasizing empirically validated interventions
• Must be able to function independently and be able to seek guidance when necessary
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families
• Knowledge of mental health, child welfare systems, and community resources
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Extensive experience working with culturally diverse urban populations, a wide age range, and a variety of clinical presentations; Cultural competency to serve a diverse population
• Ability to relate to children and families in a positive manner
• Ability to write professional/clinical reports and correspondence
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers effectively
• Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred

Keyword: Clinician, Social Work, Non-Profit, Human Services, Mental Health