Position: Mental Health Clinician II
Program: Mental Health Outpatient Program
Location: A Woman’s Place Drop-In Center, 211 13th St., San Francisco
Reports To: Program Director, Clinical Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Union
Wage: $40.00/hour
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Are you interested in providing community mental health services to those in need? We are a small, dedicated team of Clinical Supervisors, Clinicians, and Case Managers, seeking to add a compassionate, committed and driven person to our team! The ideal candidate is someone who is interested in community mental health work and strives to make a difference in the lives of those who are marginalized, underserved, and the most in need.
The Clinician II role is a unique blend of therapist/counselor (80%) and case manager (20%). The ideal candidate for the position has a significant capacity for compassion for others as well as an established practice of self-care practice and healthy boundaries. The role is well-suited for recent graduates who are seeking to collect hours in a community mental health setting. The current position available is in our Mental Health Outpatient Program (MHOP) while providing service across our agency’s various sites and programs. In this role, you will provide mental health, behavioral health, individual and group support to our clients, who are living independently and may be struggling to do so in healthy ways. You will work closely with your teammates, including case managers to coordinate care and property management to ensure housing stability for your clients.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.
- Maintain a client caseload of 12-15 clients for FT, 6-8 for PT
- Meet billing expectations for monthly Units of Service (UOS) as outlined in the following:
- Full Time: Mode 15 = 2,350 min/mo & Mode 45 = 1,290 min/mo
- Part-Time: Mode 15 = 1,175 min/mo & Mode 45 = 645 min/mo
- Facilitate group therapy on topics appropriate to client needs & demographics.
- Complete assessments under the supervision of the clinical supervisor(s).
- Conduct consultation with clinical staff regarding diagnoses and assessments.
- Develop and update client treatment plans.
- Act as Officer of the Day as assigned; consult with supervisor about case presentation and assignments.
- Present formal case formulations to the team.
- Submit documentation and notes independently while consulting with supervisor(s) as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely client charts.
- Participate in care coordination and clinical supervision sessions.
- Assist with new client orientation.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures; attend training and meeting attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Registration and assigned intern/associate number with either Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) and/or Board of Psychology (BOP) in the State of California.
- Registration with regulating Board in good standing.
- Must meet Medi-Cal Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist requirements.
- Master’s degree plus two (2) years experience in a mental health setting, Bachelor’s degree plus four (4) years experience in a mental health setting, or Associate’s degree plus six (6) years experience in a mental health setting
- Proficient in documentation, utilizing strong clinical language skills.
- Must have an understanding of the interconnection between complex medical conditions, substance use disorder, and mental health disorders.
- Basic computer skills in Word and Excel as well as G-Suite applications and the ability to work in a networked computer environment.
- Bicultural, bilingual Spanish speaking or other SF Threshold Language strongly preferred
- Must have CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
- TB clearance and proof of COVID-19 vaccination within 7 days of hire
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to express empathy and caring in the context of professional relationships.
- Ability to engage with others in a positive, friendly, energetic and helping manner.
- Knowledge of San Francisco neighborhoods and community resources.
- Ability to effectively de-escalate conflict
- Knowledge of homelessness, trauma, domestic/intimate partner violence, substance use disorder and recovery, HIV/AIDS, harm reduction, mental health disorders, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ communities, and systems of oppression.
- Ability to work sensitively with individuals from diverse cultures, languages, abilities, backgrounds, and identities.
- Strong self-awareness and commitment to person praxis
- California ADP Certification.
- Knowledge and familiarity with San Francisco billing databases (i.e. EPIC).
- Experience working with at-risk client populations.
- Knowledge and familiarity with Medi-Cal.
Community Forward SF (CFSF) reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential job duties are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job. Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. All jobs are subject to contract funding availability. CFSF will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if CFSF is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
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