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Therapist I-BH - Bakersfield Adult BH

3 months ago

Bakersfield

Job Description Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1. Why work for us? • Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience, • Health coverage for you and your family, • Generous number of vacation days per year, • A robust wellness plan and health club discounts, • Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents, • 403(B) plan with company matching Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.” We're looking for someone to join our team as a Therapist who: The Behavioral Health Therapist under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager plans and provides direct mental health psychotherapy and co-occurring services for adults, children, families and groups. Emphasis is on an interdisciplinary team approach, recovery oriented and strength based methods in providing comprehensive care to clients and their families. Supervised hours of experience are provided by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist or Board certified Medical Doctor to meet the pre-licensing accrual hours necessary for licensure in the Associate’s related field under jurisdiction of the Board of Behavioral Sciences. All BH Therapist Associates must be credentialed by the Clinica Sierra Vista credentialing board before they may independently see clients and must abide by all clinical directives and guidelines provided to them by their licensed supervisor. Details of the supervisor/supervisee rights and responsibilities are outlined in the BBS terms and conditions for accrual of supervised hours of experience in a non-profit setting. This classification includes registered and degreed, but not yet licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFT) and Associate Social Workers (ASW). Clinical Supervision Hours Provided. Essential Functions: • Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy services as allowed within the employees’ scope of practice and the recovery model guidance for best practices at the service site., • Screens adults and/or children for the appropriateness of treatment; conducts psychosocial assessments and diagnoses mental health and co-occurring disorders., • Assists in the coordinating of activities for the Case Manager., • Maintains communication with other local service agencies for patient referral as needed. Develops network of community resources and maintains liaison with these resources., • Assist in the provision of in-services and consultation to the interdisciplinary team of health professionals on the staff., • Responsible for working with client(s) on implementation and oversight of the Plan of Care., • Keeps accurate, up-to-date records on clients served, including progress notes, transfer and discharge plans, annual reviews, and all client contacts., • Participates in utilization review activities., • Utilizes a personal computer and various software programs, including an electronic health record (EHR)., • Prepares and delivers oral presentations to the public on CSV Behavioral Health and its programs., • Able to work specific weekend shifts (usually Saturdays from 9:00 – 1:00)., • Must have a current/valid California Drivers License and proof of insurance., • Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team approach with both paraprofessionals and professionals., • Ability to maintain client dignity and confidentiality., • Willingness to work non-regular hours may be required., • Bilingual (Spanish-English) may be required for some positions., • Familiarity with community resources desirable., • Good writing and verbal skills are essential., • Familiar with and able to practice consistent with Recovery principles in mental health care., • Familiar with and able to practice consistent with the treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders, • Performs other job-related duties as required. Please see attachment for full job description. You'll be successful with the following Qualifications: 1. Completion of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Social Work or a related field AND Eligibility for registration with the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Social Worker (ASW) or as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT). AND Obtain California licensure within 6 years of the initial issuance of the Board of Behavioral Sciences registration number. OR 2. Within 90 days of hire must obtain and maintain a current and valid AMFT or Associate Social Worker (ASW) registration number with the State of California OR Completion of all Psychology doctoral coursework and completion of a Psychology Internship from an Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) program AND Obtain California licensure within 6 years of the initial issuance of the Board of Behavioral Sciences registration number. 3. Failure to maintain a current and valid registration or failure to successfully obtain licensure with the Board of Behavioral Sciences within six years of registration, may result in disciplinary action, up to and including separation from employment., 4. Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista’s employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval. Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us. Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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