Licensed TBS Clinician

Do You Have A Desire to Make a Difference?

If so, we would love to have you as part of the SCCS team!

Our "Therapeutic Behavioral Services" (TBS) Clinician will be responsible to provide therapeutic and prevention services to clients and families; including case management, education, de-stigmatization of mental health issues, and crisis intervention. Demonstrate high legal and ethical standards and operate from a culturally competent and strengths-based approach. The TBS Clinician will fulfill productivity requirements, comply with all documentation standards, and participate in an on-call rotation. The TBS Clinician clinically guides TBS treatment to clients and monitors the necessity and efficacy of services. The TBS Clinician assists TBS Program Supervisor as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.

• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

• Must be able to author and produce his/her own emails, letters, reports, and other documents in a professional manner. That is, documents and correspondence should be relatively free of grammar and spelling errors.

• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of employees within the organization, including peers, co-workers, and supervisors.

• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to complete documentation in a timely manner.

• Excellent time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.

• Ability to appear to work every day and on time. Must have reliable transportation as travel up to 2 hours between office locations and within the community is required.

• Ability to follow directions from a supervisor.

• Ability to understand and follow posted, printed, and/or electronic work rules and procedures.

• Ability to accept constructive criticism in a respectful, open, and interactive manner.

• Experience working with people over the phone.

• Must have the ability to perform efficiently and effectively with multiple interruptions.

• Knowledge in report writing, assessment/diagnostic skills, ability to handle crisis situations, and also (formulate and utilize) case conceptualization skills, as well as, group and family therapy skills.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain client caseload according to timelines and program guidelines. Meet productivity standards.

• Attend Child and Family Team Meetings when applicable.

• Appropriately manage crisis situations.

• Accurate, thorough, complete, legible, and time-specific documentation on a daily basis, i.e., within 24 hours and within the Medi-Cal standards.

• Maintain licensure status with BBS.

• Promptness in contacting new clients, prioritizing schedules of clients based on client and agency needs as well as the timely closing of cases.

• Participate in outcome measurement tools administration and collection.

• Complete accurate and professional assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders.

• Constant professional communication and collaboration with other staff.

• Attends all required meetings as a professional representative of SCCS and client when appropriate.

• Participates in on-call rotation and follows procedures regarding on-call.

• If necessary, outreach in the community, consisting of presentations to groups of all sizes and participating in outreach activities/resource fairs.

• Able to facilitate psychoeducational and support groups by using Evidence-Based Practice interventions and curriculum, as well as prepare flyers and other educational materials.

• Manage SB785 caseload and follow SCCS Policy and Procedure for SB785 Out of County Referrals when applicable.

• Conducts and completes TBS Assessment and Treatment Plan with the client, caregivers, and additional supports (when applicable) in the family's home, community, and/or via telehealth.

• Conducts and completes Mental Health Assessment and Client Recovery Plan with the client, caregivers, and additional supports (when applicable) in the family's home, community, and/or via telehealth.

• Coordinates and consults with external treatment staff, and other professionals in the community, to ensure collaborative treatment and continuity of care.

• Monitors client progress, facilitates Treatment Team Meetings, and adapts services to maximize the efficacy of services provided, and meet client needs.

• Provides treatment guidance to TBS coaches.

• Assists program supervisor as needed.

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Looking to make a difference? ... Please apply!

Qualifications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience

1.Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.

2.Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

1.Licensed clinical professional required: Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.), Licensed Clinical Social Worker

(LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

2.Valid CA driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

3.Completion of CPR/First Aid/ProACT certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment.