Licensed Clinician & Program Manger - Connected Care

Licensed Clinician/Program Manager (Bilingual Spanish) – Connected Care

The Priority Center is seeking a full-time Bilingual Spanish Licensed Clinician/Program Manager for its Connected Care Program. Our mission is to deliver life-changing programs to assist people in crisis by giving them the tools and support necessary to end the generational cycle of trauma- including prevention of child abuse and neglect, through early intervention and mental health services and advocacy.

 

The Connected Care Program complements and continues The Priority Center’s short-term intervention/crisis programs. Serving as an aftercare program, The Priority Center provides ongoing supportive services, for no fee, to recently exited clients of our three-week crisis program. By continuing to support clients with resources and education, Connected Care aims to help them break the cycle of crisis and trauma – preventing the client from reentering the crisis programs again. This program is 100% privately funded by the community through corporate, foundation, and individual donations.

 

The Licensed Clinician/Program Manager provides direct services to clients and serves as a resource for families and team members while supervising 1-3 case managers for the Connected Care program. This position manages a caseload of 10-18 cases in accordance with a 3-month in-home/in the field therapy model while providing resources based on client’s schedule and availability which may include evenings and weekends.

 

Please pay special attention to the position’s minimum requirements. Any applicants not meeting these required qualifications or not completing the attached skills test will not be considered.

 

Goals:

  • Provide treatment to clients and their families in their home/school/community to assist them in stabilizing and linking them to community resources.
  • Meet productivity level as defined by management.
  • Complete documentation in EHR system (Exym) as required by Supervisor and/or agency within 24-48 hours.
  • Meet goals for opening and closing cases as defined by milestones established between therapist and client.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Carry a caseload of 10-18 clients for in-home (or safe place near home) counseling which include a Clinical Assessment and a Treatment Plan.
  • Provide mental health referrals and linkages to clients at beginning of treatment and throughout course of treatment.
  • Document all services provided within 24-48 hours of session.
  • Maintain client files as required and complete required documentation in Exym per daily data entry requirements and deadlines.
  • Comply with HIPAA and Mandated Reporter requirements.
  • Provide crisis intervention and critical safety management services as needed.
  • Conduct a thorough clinical assessment including chief complaint, history, mental status, needs of family and disposition. Assessment is to be focused on the crisis and safety concerns.
  • Develop and implement a collaborative Treatment Plan to provide Strength Based treatment. Areas of focus include interventions focused on safety, coping skills, problem solving, social support and communication.
  • Provide support to client and family to help them cope with stressors related to emotional disturbance and stressors.
  • Consult, confer and coordinate with referring and other community agencies and resources to advocate for the mental health needs and safety of the client.
  • Supervise, mentor and support case managers on the team.
  • Write employee evaluations and conduct annual performance reviews of supervisees with coordination of Chief Program Officer.
  • Attend all required trainings, supervision, and meetings.
  • Additional duties as needed/assigned.

 

Position Qualifications:

  • Required: Master’s degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
  • Required: Active and current License as LMFT, LCSW or LPCC in the state of California.
  • Required: Bilingual Spanish.
  • Required: Comfort level working with a full caseload of suicidal/homicidal/self-harming clients.
  • Two years’ experience preferred in nonprofit.
  • Comfortable working with diverse populations including undocumented individuals, LGBTQIA populations, and those experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, and/or mental illness in person at different hours of the day.
  • Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance.
  • Live Scan fingerprinting required.
  • Experience with families and children is preferred.
  • Strong organization and accountability skills.
  • Ability to meet daily deadlines for data entry.