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Mental Health Clinician / Therapist Job Description

MVCFS is currently seeking a Mental Health Clinician / Therapist at our Nevada City, CA location.

• SMALL Caseload - max is 12
• The Therapist is responsible for providing direct mental health services and documentation to an assigned caseload.
• The Therapist provides individual and Family therapy, assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation of care.

Mental Health Clinician / Therapist Responsibilities:

• Provide individual therapy according to authorization for each assigned client and family therapy according to contract
• Complete client assessment, client treatment plan, quarterly updates, discharge report; prepare and submit all documentation within required timeframes established by agency and licensing
• Develop effective discharge plan for clients and coordinate plan with placement agency and team
• Participate in Child and Family team meetings, treatment planning meetings, treatment reviews and all other meetings and trainings as required
• Provide client crisis response and intervention as necessary
• Work effectively and cooperatively with assigned psychiatrist and nurse for client medication reviews
• Provide case presentations to Mental Health Workers to increase effectiveness with client care
• Other duties assigned by Clinical supervisor and/or Clinical Head of Service

Mental Health Clinician / Therapist Minimum Qualifications:

• MA/MS in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or related field.
• Registered with the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an AMFT or ASW; recent MA/MS graduate pending BBS registration (application must have already been submitted).
• Weekly group and individual clinical supervision are provided to individuals seeking hours toward licensure.
• Proficient writing and communication skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, and ability to learn electronic health record systems.
• Meet all standards of employment in child care established by CA Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
• Will successfully complete a DOJ Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen, and provide DMV record

Mental Health Clinician / Therapist comprehensive employee benefits package:

· Mental Health Clinician / Therapist Compensation: $77,000 - $85,000 annually

·Health, Dental, Vision, Life *& A.D.D. Insurance

· Paid holidays

· Sick time, vacation time

· 401k/ Retirement plan

· Employee Referral Incentive

· Employee Assistance Program

· Excellent paid training opportunities, ongoing professional development, as well as a collaborative team environment!

Mountain Valley Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $77,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person