Registered Mental Health Clinician
1 month ago
Fresno
Job Description Position Summary The Mental Health Clinician provides individual, group, and family therapy to youth in a residential treatment setting. This role includes clinical assessment, treatment planning, participation in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support each youth’s emotional and behavioral growth. The clinician ensures that all services align with county, state, and Medi-Cal requirements, as well as QFS policies and standards of care. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for assigned youth., • Provide trauma-informed individual, group, and family therapy sessions., • Maintain a caseload of up to six clients within the STRTP setting., • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, CFTs, and IEP meetings as needed., • Provide crisis intervention and rotating on-call clinical support when required., • Document all services in compliance with Medi-Cal and county regulations., • Collaborate with staff, case managers, and community partners to coordinate care., • Utilize evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused therapies., • Master’s degree in social work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or related field., • Current registration as an AMFT, ASW, or APCC with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)., • At least one year of experience working with youth or families in behavioral health, community mental health, or residential treatment settings., • Must be at least 21 years old., • Valid California driver’s license and clean DMV record., • Ability to pass DOJ background check, child abuse index clearance, and TB screening., • Experience with trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and/or residential treatment., • Familiarity with Medi-Cal documentation and billing standards., • Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. Mrs. Johnson’s career as a schoolteacher, and later as a daycare provider and educator at Fresno City College, brought her closer to her community’s youth. Her unique perspective, combined with her proximity, illuminated a crucial insight: the unmet needs of at-risk children. These children, often unnoticed and overlooked, ignited a fierce passion in Mrs. Johnson. “They grabbed my heart, and I knew my life’s work would be dedicated to serving them.” Mrs. Johnson is personally familiar with the impact that care and empowerment can have on a young person’s life. Driven by a deep connection to her community and inspired by the encouragement of her father, who always saw the potential in his children, Mrs. Johnson founded Quality Family Services. Her vision was clear: to instill in every child what her father had instilled in her—a belief in their own potential and the support to realize it. “My father was the strongest influence in shaping who I am today. I became who he thought I was, and I knew I could influence others in the same way.” Today, Quality Family Services stands as a beacon of hope and a pillar of the community. As the longest-standing provider of services to at-risk youth in the region, the organization continues to set the standard for quality and commitment. Mrs. Johnson’s influence extends beyond the walls of Quality Family Services—she continues to serve as a mentor to others, helping to start similar initiatives and shaping the community’s approach to foster care and mental health. Mrs. Johnson’s Legacy Mrs. Johnson’s legacy is a narrative of trailblazing firsts—her family is known for breaking down barriers for women, African Americans, and other marginalized groups in our area. She continues the next chapter for her family by fostering a culture where the community’s most vulnerable can find a champion in their corner. This story now forms the core of our identity at Quality Family Services. As we move forward, we carry Mrs. Johnson’s vision, values, and heart in every action we take, continuing to serve those who are often left behind but deserve just as much to stand in the spotlight of our care and support. Ms. Mae JohnsonMrs. Mae Johnson’s Story\r\nThe story of Quality Family Services begins in the heart of California’s Central Valley, where crops grow in abundance and community roots run deep. Mrs. Mae Johnson, who was known then as the bright and resolute Mae Ethridge, was raised to pursue her dreams. After spending her youth working with her family in the cotton fields, she found her way through the halls of academia to the front lines of childcare and education. As a young woman, Mrs. Johnson was the first in her family to graduate from college, funded entirely by her own determination. She carved a path for herself through resilience and commitment, and she would soon find her purpose in helping others do the same.\r\n\r\nMrs. Johnson’s career as a schoolteacher, and later as a daycare provider and educator at Fresno City College, brought her closer to her community’s youth. Her unique perspective, combined with her proximity, illuminated a crucial insight: the unmet needs of at-risk children. These children, often unnoticed and overlooked, ignited a fierce passion in Mrs. Johnson.\r\n\r\n“They grabbed my heart, and I knew my life’s work would be dedicated to serving them.”\r\n\r\nMrs. Johnson is personally familiar with the impact that care and empowerment can have on a young person’s life. Driven by a deep connection to her community and inspired by the encouragement of her father, who always saw the potential in his children, Mrs. Johnson founded Quality Family Services. Her vision was clear: to instill in every child what her father had instilled in her—a belief in their own potential and the support to realize it.\r\n\r\n“My father was the strongest influence in shaping who I am today. I became who he thought I was, and I knew I could influence others in the same way.”\r\n\r\nToday, Quality Family Services stands as a beacon of hope and a pillar of the community. As the longest-standing provider of services to at-risk youth in the region, the organization continues to set the standard for quality and commitment. Mrs. Johnson’s influence extends beyond the walls of Quality Family Services—she continues to serve as a mentor to others, helping to start similar initiatives and shaping the community’s approach to foster care and mental health.\r\n\r\nMrs. Johnson’s Legacy\r\nMrs. Johnson’s legacy is a narrative of trailblazing firsts—her family is known for breaking down barriers for women, African Americans, and other marginalized groups in our area. She continues the next chapter for her family by fostering a culture where the community’s most vulnerable can find a champion in their corner. This story now forms the core of our identity at Quality Family Services. As we move forward, we carry Mrs. Johnson’s vision, values, and heart in every action we take, continuing to serve those who are often left behind but deserve just as much to stand in the spotlight of our care and support.\r\n\r\nMs. Mae Johnson