Associate Clinician - AMFT, ACSW, APCC (San Pedro)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, the Associate Clinical Social Worker or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing complete biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing psychotherapy based on evidence-based practices to the adult and pediatric population.

EXPECTATIONS

• Adheres to all Harbor Community Health Center (HarborCHC) policies and procedures.
• Observes all policies and procedures for the use of time-keeping system, including attendance, tardiness, proper clocking procedure, overtime authorization, and that employee nametag is visible.
• Conducts self in a manner that represents HarborCHC’s core values at all times.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Communicates regularly with his/her immediate supervisor about departmental and HarborCHC concerns.
• Consistently reports to work prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Fosters an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among all staff.

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

• Our mission is to provide low cost, comprehensive high quality health care and supportive services to those in our community who do not have access to medical care.
• Our vision is Improving the Health and Well Being of our Community
• Our Core Values consist of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.
• Employees must possess a strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals and philosophy of Harbor Community Clinic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Perform clinical assessment and treatment planning using a standard and uniform bio-psycho-social format on referred patients and creating observable/specific quantifiable goals.
• Responsible for providing individual psychotherapy to the adult and pediatric population in a strengths-based, culturally sensitive linguistically appropriate and compassionate manner.
• Responsible to facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Responsible for assessing patients’ psychosocial status as it relates to substance abuse and mental health, communicates with physicians to report patient progress, needs, concerns, and potential and actual clinical issues.
• Responsible for establishing strong rapport with patients, which expresses concern for their well-being.
• Follow-up and act as liaison to ensure highest quality of services are provided to patients.
• Document and lock progress notes within the electronic health record within 24-72 hours of patient encounter.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans and coordinate care.
• Responsible for partnering with the Case Managers to refer patients to specialty services as appropriate.
• Responsible for actively participating in the Quality Management Program.
• Responsible for maintaining active registration with the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) to practice in good standing.
• Assist and collaborate with other departments as necessary.
• Actively participates weekly individual clinical supervision
• Develops proficiency in billing procedures.
• Consistent ability to receive a passing score of 80% on quarterly chart reviews, and demonstrated application of feedback from chart reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HarborCHC’s Mission and Values.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required education, experience and/or training:

• Completion of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Social Work or Marriage and Family Counseling.
• Currently registered with the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT).
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Minimum of 500 clinical hours of experience providing direct patient services in a medical environment, including working with adults, children, families in individual, group, and/or family therapy.
• Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Skill at conceptualizing cases, making appropriate diagnoses, developing treatment plans, and documentation.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to initiate problem solving and program implementation.
• Knowledge of HIPPA compliance for patient/agency records according to established professional social standards.
• Ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of community mental health and social services
• Computer and internet proficiency.
• Coordinate long-term therapy referrals for patients with chronic/severe mental illness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system is highly desirable.

HR PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Clear all post offers, pre-employment background screening, and education verification.
• Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a qualifying medical/religious exemption.
• This is not entended to cover all aspects of your description as additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust.

Hours: HarborCHC is open Monday-Thursday 7:00am-7:00pm, Friday 8:00 am-5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional overtime, or other shifts based on clinic need. This is a non-exempt position and any overtime must be approved by the Supervisor in advance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

HarborCHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race; religion; color; sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; genetic information/characteristics; marital status/registered domestic partner status; age; sexual orientation; reproductive health decision-making; military or veteran status; use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace; and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. This policy applies whether the individual has or is perceived to have any of the characteristics protected by law or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of the characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements define this position as it currently exists and are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. They are not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties at the discretion of the supervisor. HarborCHC is an at-will employer.

In addition, HarborCHC may change your duties, compensation or hours, or transfer, reassign, promote, demote, suspend or otherwise change the terms and conditions of your employment (other than the at-will relationship), with or without cause or prior notice.

Compensation details: 70000-80000 Yearly Salary

PI4a092f9eb1b7-38003-38686486