Family & Children's Clinician - Behavioral Health

Job DetailsJob Location: SAN JOSE, CA 95126Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $82,000.00 - $82,000.00 Salary/yearAbout Bill Wilson Center:

Bill Wilson Center provides services to children, youth, young adults, and families in Santa Clara County. Additionally, we reach clients through our street outreach and crisis line programs. Bill Wilson Center programs focus on housing, mental health care, supportive services, and advocacy. Bill Wilson Center is committed to working with the community to ensure that every youth has access to the range of services needed to grow to be healthy and self-sufficient adults. A key component of Bill Wilson Center's philosophy encompasses a strength-based approach to improving the lives of the youth and young families in our communities. Bill Wilson Center has been providing services to runaway and homeless youth since 1973. Join us and become a difference maker at Bill Wilson Center!

Job Summary

As a Clinician with our Family & Children’s Outpatient Program, you’ll work with diverse youth and young adults and their families, providing intervention for their mental and emotional health in community-based settings. You’ll work with a team to guide therapeutic interventions while providing services such as assessment, treatment planning, and individual and family therapy. You’ll do all of this while being guided and supported by licensed behavioral health supervisors.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Complete intakes into services.
Assess client needs related to multiple areas of their lives, including diagnosis and clinical impressions.
Create personalized care plans with clients and treatment team to support recovery and build skills.
Provide case management and connect clients and families with helpful resources to improve daily life.
Provide therapeutic treatment including play therapy, individual and family therapy.
Deliver skills training and coaching support to parents and caregivers.
Communicate regularly with other care providers to coordinate client support.
Mentor support staff in providing additional behavioral health support to clients including skills development, behavioral intervention, and case management.
Provide crisis intervention services and supports to program clients and agency youth seeking support during program hours.
Participate in after-hours on-call crisis rotation for one week every 2-3 months (additional stipend provided).
Complete all required client documentation in the electronic health record following agency and county standards.
Meet the minimum for billable service time (45%).
Manage your own schedule to effectively balance client appointments and other tasks during your work hours.
Provide services in the community, including traveling to clients' homes, schools, or other locations.
Attend required meetings and training.
Participate in activities to improve quality and safety.
Keep the work area clean and report any maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
Regular attendance is essential for this job.
Additional duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation and Experience

Masters Degree in Behavioral Science (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, etc.); minimum one year related experience and/or training; registered (or eligible/ in process to be registered) with BBS as an APCC, ASW, or AMFT.
Applicants with additional Medi-Cal experience, progress toward licensure, and/or licensed as an LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT will also be considered for positions as Clinician 2 or Licensed Clinician and are encouraged to apply.
Applicants who are not yet registered with the BBS/ pending registration are also encouraged to apply and will be considered for Masters-Level Counselor positions pending eligibility for Clinician 1.

Required Skills/Abilities

Bilingual communication and documentation skills (English/ Spanish) are highly valued.
Ability to work well with a variety of diverse youth and families.
Understand and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to document activities related to services provided.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients and families.
Ability to participate effectively in group discussions and meetings.
Must have a valid California driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle with current insurance that can be used for company business.
Personal cellular phone that can be used for company business
Current CPR and First Aid Certification required (or complete within 30 days of hire).
Pass a background check and fingerprinting.
Pass a TB test.
Basic math skills to track hours, productivity, and expenses for reimbursement.
Ability to solve practical problems using instructions and resources available in written, verbal, diagram and/or spreadsheet formats.
Ability to remain calm in escalated situations.
Intermediate computer skills required, including learning new software and applications.
Ability to effectively develop and maintain a schedule of weekly activities and meetings that balances multiple priorities.
Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification.

Physical Demands

Drive to client location and offices
Complete documentation on paper and in the computer, and make phone calls
Navigate a variety of community locations which may include client homes, community centers, and outdoor settings including unpaved surfaces and inclement weather.

Work Environment

Office setting in an urban environment. Free onsite parking is available.
Office setting includes unassigned and shared workspaces, with assigned laptop computer.
Noise levels may vary from minimal to loud, depending on where work is being done that day.

Salary Range

$82,000 per year plus additional on-call stipend of $25 per shift

Employee Benefits & Perks

We offer a generous compensation package for full-time employees that includes the following:

4 Weeks Accrued PTO
14 Paid Holidays Per Year
Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
Flexible Spending Plans for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit
401 (K) Retirement Plan
24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Upward Career Mobility

Discounts and Savings through Tickets At Work and LifeMart

EEO:

Bill Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.