Clinician I//II
Garden Grove, CA 
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Pathways is seeking an innovative and purpose driven individual to join our team as aPre-Licensed TherapistBilingual Spanish or Vietnamesefor our Children's program in Garden Grove.

Salary $34-35hr full benefits

SUMMARY:
Ensure mental health treatment services are provided in a way that maximizes client independence and family empowerment. Provide individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

EDUCATION/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
  • Masters degree from accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
  • Must be registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Associate Clinical Social Worker
  • Proof of: valid California drivers license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required
  • Minimum of two years experience with mental health patients (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Must have direct clinical, case management experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation philosophy
  • Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal skills
  • Intermediate PC skills required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
  • Provides crisis intervention consultation and other activities directly related to the interventions process
  • Provides individual (adult and children), group and family therapy
  • Provides occupational, education, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and vocational plans
  • Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
  • Participates in program development and staff in-services
  • Participates in staff meetings as required
  • Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program
  • Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting interest, abilities, and needs
  • Documents in medical record according to requirements of company and regulatory agencies
  • Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or may refer to other specialist or institutions
  • Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
  • Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used
  • May be required to provide a minimum number of hours weekly, as specified by supervisor or director
  • May provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, school districts, human service agencies, hospitals, and various county departments
  • May provide linkages to intensive interventions to develop skills aimed at mediating the effects of mental crisis, trauma, or depression
  • May teach various educational classes (parenting, domestic violence, anger management, etc.) and provide on-site therapy in schools
  • Monthly Productivity Requirement is 100 hours or as determined by supervisor/program
  • May be required to spend up to 80% of time counseling individual (adult and children), group and family therapy; students or working with parents/caretakers on and/or off-site
  • Transport clients to accommodate community relationships. Use of personal car or vehicle is required
  • May handle as assigned of On-Call Phone / After Hours duties
  • Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the client, program and the company


*NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY TO OUR EMPLOYEES*




Competitive salaries & benefits
Paid Vacation Days (1st year 12 days; increases with tenure)
Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
9 Paid Holidays (includingDay after Thanksgiving)
Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
401K
Perks @ Pathways (student loan refinancing, pet insurance, Verizon wireless discount, movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)



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Therapist - Clinician

Job Description

Approved Date:

Revised Date:

Location:

04/09/2007

01/2017 1/2019

Program

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade:

Typically Reports to:

Clinical Manager

Summary

Ensure mental health treatment services are provided in a way that maximizes client independence and family empowerment.

Provide culturally competent clinical services to assist individuals and families in achieving more effective personal, social, educational,

and vocational development and adjustment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities




Provides crisis intervention consultation and other activities directly related to the interventions process.

Provides individual (adult and children), group and family therapy.

Provides occupational, education, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and

vocational plans.






Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Participates in program development and staff in-services.

Participates in staff meetings as required.

Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program.

Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define goals, and

plan action reflecting interest, abilities, and needs.



Documents in medical record according to requirements of company and regulatory agencies.

Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or may refer to other

specialist or institutions.




Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used.

May be required to provide a minimum number of hours weekly, as specified by supervisor or director.

May provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, school districts, human service agencies,

hospitals, and various county departments.



May provide linkages to intensive interventions to develop skills aimed at mediating the effects of mental crisis, trauma, or

depression.

May teach various educational classes (parenting, domestic violence, anger management, etc.) and provide on-site therapy in

schools.



Meet monthly productivity requirement of 100 direct service hours (DSH).

May be required to spend up to 80% of time counseling individual (adult and children), group and family therapy; students or

working with parents/caretakers on and/or off-site.




May require field travel.

Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients.

Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company.

Recovery Requirements





Provide the best customer care possible.

Identify and build upon the strenghts of clients, coworkers, and the communities we serve.

Support clients steps towards Recovery and Wellness.

Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our clients.

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Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our clients and establishes our leadership in the

industry.

Research and utilize our industrys best practices and analyze our own servies to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Level of Supervision

Given


Received


None.

Works under direct supervision

Education/Licensing Requirements

Education and/or Experience


Masters degree from accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations



Must be registered as a MFT Intern or Associate Social Worker.

Proof of: valid California drivers license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required.Prior behavioral

health experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience






Minimum of two years experience with mental health patients (inpatient and outpatient).

Must have direct clinical, case management experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation philosophy.

Intermediate PC skills required.

Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, computer skills and communication skills are a must.

Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.

Physical Requirements









Office Environment (not remote position).Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.

May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment.

Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.

Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.

Will require off-site travel 20% (local and out of state) - meeting, county and/or client needs.

Will use personal car or vehicle as required for travel and/or transportation.

Will travel for meetings, training, etc. as needed. However, not remote position.

Decision Making Responsibilities


Responsible for recommending treatment plans for clients, reacting decisively in emergency situations and crisis intervention

as needed

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Therapist Clinician

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or change any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.

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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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