Behavioral Health Clinician II

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.ResponsibilitiesThe purpose of this position is to provide a variety of mental health services that may include initialintake assessments evaluations therapy including individual family and groups crisis intervention andlinkages and referrals to appropriate services. This position uses only therapeutic procedures approvedby the Manager adherence to the W & I Codes and professional and ethical behavior at all times.Some driving may be required for this position.Principal Responsibilities:

Adheres to time and attendance policy. Utilizes work time efficiently through proper time management shows flexibility in work schedule so that it meets clinic client and team's needs contributes to the efficiency of the office by completingtasks in a timely manner so that other team members can complete their tasks. Participates in problem solving ways toovercome barriers interfering with effective work.

Demonstrates an ability to assess a situation consider alternatives select and implement an appropriate and tactfulcourse of action.

Demonstrates an awareness of own abilities and limitations; seeks assistance when appropriate (i.e. when a situationappears unmanageable feels uncomfortable or is new).

Progress notes case documentation and other required paperwork are completed accurately and submitted on time.

Provides expected amount of billable services as established by specific program (County Contracted Programs) ORprovides expected number of direct face-to-face client sessions per week.

Ability to conduct initial client interview in a professional competent manner. Ability to obtain intake history organize and concisely restate presenting issues discuss informed consent legal limits of confidentiality cancellation and no-show policy scope of practice commitment to therapy agreement on time frame.

Ability to assess and stabilize crisis issues including Legal/Ethical issues:

Management of crisis phone calls

Client dangerous to others/Tarasoff

Client dangerous to self/suicidal

Client gravely disabled

Involuntary hospitalization

Reporting Child abuse

Reporting dependent adult and elder abuse

Dual relationships/boundaries

Manage transference/counter-transference

Ability to manage treatment:

Ability to conceptualize and formulate hypothesis

Ability to diagnose utilizing DSM V five axis format

Ability to develop a concise treatment plan with measurable goals

Ability to maintain clinical documentation:

Assessment is thoroughly documented and incorporates all pertinent information

Diagnosis is clearly substantiated throughout documentation

Diagnosis symptoms and treatment goals and interventions are congruent throughout progress notes

Clinical documentation is accurate concise thorough and legible

Accurate timely and adequate completion of crisis/high risk management documentation

Development of Therapeutic Skills. Essential characteristics:

Critical thinking

Integrity

Flexibility

Self-Awareness

Curiosity

Empathy/warmth

Respectful

Responds well to supervision.

Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

Current registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Associate Clinical Social Worker or Psychological Assistant. Clinical Social Worker Psychological Assistant or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in an appropriate behavioral science discipline

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

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

DSM 5

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 billing

Ability to manage the case load and schedule to maximize productivity

Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situations

Skills in building groups

Developing treatment/intervention plans with multidiscipline team

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

Ability to travel to multiple sites may be required

Pay Range$36.96 - $53.60 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.