Bilingual Mental Health Associate Clinician

North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is the anchor human service non-profit serving Novato/North Marin for the past 50 years. Our mission is to empower youth adults and families in our diverse community to achieve well-being growth and success; we envision a strong community with opportunities for all. A trusted community resource our quality programs are grounded in stability expertise and commitment to effectively address the changing needs of our community. Recognized for our leadership and program excellence we provide vital resources educational opportunities and economic support to individuals and families in our community. Whether in the form of short-term assistance or long-term intensive partnership our interconnected services work together to encourage success at home at school and in life to over 10000 people annually. Join an organization dedicated to providing a supportive and professional working environment. Located in beautiful Novato/Marin County/CA our workplace culture is driven by our five values: teamwork and collaboration equity excellence integrity and learning and continuous improvement.

The full interview process consists of one Zoom screen two interviews and a skills assessment.

The Bilingual Mental Health Associate Clinician (Level I or II) works primarily in the San Rafael/Canal Alliance Community Mental Health Counseling Program serving Spanish-speaking participants (both uninsured and with Medi-Cal). They may also work in both the School-Based and Novato Community Mental Health Counseling Programs at NMCS.

Hourly non-exempt; part- or full-time positions available.

Pay Rate:

Associate Clinician I: $41.58 - $42.08/hour
Associate Clinician II: $44.26 - $44.69/hour

Sign-on bonus of $250 (part-time) or $1000 (full-time).Generous benefits package including medical dental and vision benefits paid vacation and sick time 15 paid holidays/year employee assistance program up to 2% retirement employer match and childcare discount.

Essential Functions

• Conducts clinical assessments develops and implements appropriate treatment plans for the diagnosis treatment and/or referral of participants with mental health disorders.
• If full-time (40 hours/week): Works to maintain an average case load of 25 clients per month.
  • If part-time caseload is prorated.
• Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals couples families and groups. Instructs and counsels participants and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens within the scope of practice. May administer specialized therapeutic procedures as appropriate.
• Facilitates groups and outreach events as needed including therapeutic and psycho-education/skill building groups for youth and adults. May develop groups as needed.
• Provides clinical case management referrals and links to further services.
• Participation in weekly clinical supervision and case consultation meetings trainings and coordination of services team meetings as assigned.
• Maintains relationships with school staff as well as agencies providing service to community residents and work with them to meet participants needs. Serves as a liaison between NMCS and school / community partners; reports to NMCS leadership regarding partner updates and ensures strong communication.
• Serves as a strong ambassador for the agency.
• Completes any related tasks assigned by Director of Mental Health Program and/or Clinical Supervisor. Additional duties as assigned.

Documentation:

• Prepares intake summaries treatment/care plans and case summaries as well as maintains ongoing confidential records and progress notes in accordance with state County and Medi-Cal regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards.
• Maintains records and data for evaluation purposes.
• Ensures that all paperwork and charting requirements as well as reports are completed and submitted timely as described within the NMCS Mental Health Program Manual and as assigned by the Director of Mental Health Program and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Supports integrity of service contracts by monitoring eligibility requirements as necessary.

Bilingual Mental Health Associate Clinician II:

• In addition to Associate Clinician I level duties the Associate Clinician II may also be required to
  • take additional advanced clinical training as assigned.
  • coordinate facilitate and monitor therapeutic groups and group needs

Required Qualifications:

• Fluent and able to provide counseling in English and Spanish (assessed via language skills test)
• Masters degree or higher in social work counseling psychology or a related field.
• Valid current B.B.S. Registered AMFT/ASW (clinical supervision is provided by LMFTs only)
• National Provider Identifier (NPI); can obtain NPI prior to employment start date
• Knowledge of principles and practices of individual group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or children; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; as well as overall human development from infancy through adulthood.
• Knowledge of current principles techniques and practices of clinical case work for adults or children; knowledge of health and human services systems in the community including public and private agencies and other community resources.
• Knowledge of principles of mental health education participant and community advocacy and systems theory; principles of crisis intervention; needs problems and perspectives of people with mental illness trauma related to immigration impacts of economic/housing/food insecurity.
• Knowledge of laws and ethics; understanding of participants legal rights.
• Knowledge of casework objectives principles techniques methods and caseload management.
• Knowledge of community resources public social service and assistance programs.
• Understanding of clinical assessment skills with reference to the DSM-V and related clinical interviewing skills.
• Ability to maintain mental health records including the documentation of all actions and contacts in case files.
• Basic knowledge of the effects of stress and adverse childhood experiences.
• Ability to engage participants in the problem-solving process.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision follow directions handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage stressful situations effectively.
• Ability to get along with people and establish cooperative working relationships with staff at all levels both within and outside the department.
• Demonstrate exemplary customer service strong communication and organization skills.
• Proficiency in word processing spreadsheet database presentation and e-mail software.
• Valid Class C drivers license and insurability at non-risk rates (pass a DMV Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check); personal vehicle for home visits (eligible for mileage reimbursement).

• Minimum 12 months working as a Registered Associate with BBS required or equivalent experience or completion of 2080 work hours.
• Passing score on Law and Ethics exam and be within 500 hours of licensure test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Medi-Cal experience
• Significant experience working with immigrant communities; experience working with Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC)
• Experience with substance use disorders
• Experience working with electronic health records
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs

Conditions of Hire:

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless granted a medical or religious exemption.
• Pre-employment health exam including proof of vaccinations and TB test clearance.
• Criminal record clearance or exemption from California Department of Social Services. All convictions other than minor traffic violations require an exemption including convictions that have been expunged.

North Marin Community Services welcomes and encourages all qualified candidates to apply especially as we recognize that people bring experience and skills beyond just the technical requirements of a job. We also know that self-doubt can sometimes get in the way of stretching professionally so if your experience is close to what you see listed here please consider applying. We value our differences and respect everyone regardless of race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin citizenship status marital status genetics AIDS/HIV medical condition political affiliation disability age status as a victim of domestic violence/assault/stalking or military/veteran status. If you have a disability and need assistance and/or accommodation with applying for a job please contact or ext. 224.