Clinician Trainee / Clinician
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Position Title: Clinician Trainee / Clinician
Program/Dept: Case Management
Reports to: Program Director
Classification: Regular Fulltime NonExempt
Salary: $31$37 DOEE & Benefits
About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supports youth and adults across multiple counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Caminar builds strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wraparound services delivered through evidencebased wholeperson care. Founded in 1964 Caminars vision is to be a beacon of safety compassion and fulfillment supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Our mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment delivered through evidencebased wholeperson care.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Program Director the Clinician provides clinical and rehabilitation services toadults with psychiatric disabilities living in or in transition to the community in San Mateo collaboration with a multidisciplinary team the Therapist assists in the design and implementation of treatment goals performing psychosocial assessments individual group and family therapy; is an advocate for clients; provides crisis prevention and intervention when necessary; and helps plan a program including the utilization of community resources to enhance the individuals quality of life.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Complete comprehensive clinical psychosocial assessments as assigned.
- Conduct individual group and family therapy as needed to assigned clients utilizing evidencebased practices.
- Provide case management mental health services and crisis intervention for adults living with severe mental illness.
- Facilitate psychoeducational groups utilizing evidencebased practices.
- Provide support to Case Managers in the field when directed by Program Directors for crisis interventions and 5150 assessments.
- In case conferences contribute to the development of individual treatment and behavior plans.
- Ensure that MediCal documentation meets the requirements of all applicable standards and regulations and are properly maintained stored and kept confidential.
- Develop facilitate cofacilitate clinical trainings for case management teams.
- With the multidisciplinary team participate in the development and attainment of client rehabilitation goals.
- Attend multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned.
- Develop and maintain a respectful caring tolerant ethical and empowering relationship with all individuals served.
- Maintain a client caseload as assigned.
- Meet productivity expectations of the program.
- Document in a timely manner treatment planning progress notes assessments and interventions according to agency county and MediCal billing and quality assurance requirements.
- Work collaboratively with client treatment teampsychiatry external providers including but not limited tofamily members conservators discharge planners and social workers when clients are hospitalized.
- In collaboration with multidisciplinary team evaluate client for diagnosis updates annually.
- Perform all job functions in cooperation with the supervisor other staff on the case management team and other service providers involved in the treatment effort including sharing information regarding all important interventions.
- Supervisor of the Day will respond to medical emergencies voluntary hold and involuntary holds client crises and other critical incidents. The supervisor of the Day will coordinate appropriate details will call appropriate law enforcement/medical first responders in relation to the incident and be the liaison with the first responders and ensure a critical incident report is completed within 24 hours.
- Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings as assigned.
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled weekly clinical supervision sessions.
- Attend and complete trainings as assigned and in a timely manner.
- Drive own or agency vehicle totreatment destinations as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times.
- Participate in promoting a safe healthy and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws industry standards and the agencys own Health & Safety Program.
- Complete and submit accurate time sheets and absence reports to program management in a timely manner.
- Promote within the agency and with the general public the philosophy and practice of social rehabilitation.
- Actively in the workplace and with community partners nurture and advance the cooperative harmonious and teamworkoriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace through daily efforts and selfpresentation to promote an atmosphere of dignity and mutual respect in line with the organizations mission philosophy policies and procedures.
- Maintain registration or license with BBS required to provide the functions of this position.
- Perform other related duties responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Must be passionate about Caminar mission.
- Candidates registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) (AMFT ASW APCC etc.) preferred; licensed supervision hours are available. Trainees are welcome to apply.
- MA/MS in mental health/social workrelated field preferred or candidates participating in masters program.
- Have an understanding of the DSM 5 preferred.
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required.
- Experience with Human Service Information Systems is strongly preferred. Experience with webbased time and attendance and staff training and development system strongly preferred.
- Consistently demonstrate reliability dependability high ethical standards adaptability and strong work ethic.
- Problem solvingidentifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Customer Servicemanages difficult customer situations responds promptly to customer needs and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
- Oral and written communicationspeaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Completes written progress notes and other formal communications skillfully and professionally.
- Quality managementlooks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Planning/organizingprioritizes and plans work activities uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
- Adaptabilityadapts to changes in the work environment manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes delays or unexpected events.
- Dependabilityis consistently at work and on time follows instructions responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and securitythe individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
- Must be a dynamic selfstarter with demonstrated ability to work independently on special projects.
Position Requirements:
- Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs. and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing writing etc. Must be able to walk stand and sit for extended periods.
- Sensory: Frequently required to read documents written reports and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise as in answering the phone interacting with residents and staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
- Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend a task/function for 2045 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
- Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances dust and loud noises.
- Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer phone and fax machine.
Essential Requirements:
- Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by Title XXII other licensing regulations and Caminar practices.
- This position may require limited occasional or frequent driving. If required a valid California driver license a reliable personal vehicle and current personal auto insurance is required by law. In addition an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
- Must be able to pass post offer preemployment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
- If applicable a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
- May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
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Medical Dental and Vision
Health coverage choices to fit you and your familys needs. A zerocost option foremployeeonly and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums.
Flexible Spending Account
Receive tax savings on outofpocket health care costs.
Employee Wellness Program
Well reimburse you for a portion of your gym/fitness dues.
Life LongtermDisability andAD&D Insurance
Provided at no cost to our fulltime employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents.
Paid Time Off
We offer twelve paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit.
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
We offer options for both pretax and posttax (Roth) contributions.
The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferralsatone year of service.
Commuter Benefits
Commuting to work each day can be expensive. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs!
Employee Assistance Program
For whatever issue you might face our Life Assistance Program offers free confidential assistance at no cost to you.
Caminar is a leader in providing innovative clientoriented mental health services.We are an equal opportunity employer.Please visit our web site at
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
