Behavioral Health Clinician I

OverviewDignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.ResponsibilitiesPosition SummaryUnder clinical supervision provides a variety of mental health services that may include initial intake assessments evaluations rehabilitative services to individuals families and groups crisis intervention and linkages and referrals to appropriate services. This position uses only therapeutic procedures approved by the Program Manager adherence to the Welfare & Institutions Codes and professional and ethical behavior at all times. The level of clinical autonomy required and provided is limited.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

Enrollment in a field placement traineeship or internship at Dignity Health Medical Foundation as part of a Masters Degree program in an appropriate behavioral science discipline

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in an appropriate behavioral science discipline

A valid California Drivers License valid automobile insurance and reliable automobile transportation

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

DSM IV

Psychology of children and adolescents

Cultural and ethnic diversities of clients

Community resources

Treatment interventions

Normal and abnormal psychology

Assessment skills and crisis intervention

Treatment planning and intervention skills

Ethical and legal issues

Billing and documentation requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Maintain an appropriate balance between direct client contact and documentation time

Adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards

Manage significant electronic paperwork functions necessary to support insurance billing

Ability to manage the case load and schedule to maximize productivity

Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situation

Skills in building groups

Developing treatment/intervention plans with multi-disciplinary team

Monitoring for medication and treatment interventions consultation case management of children and adolescents and linkage and referral services

Preferred Qualifications

Previous employment experience in the mental health field

Pay Range$23.87 - $32.82 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.