Behavioral Health Clinician II

Description

SIGN-ON BONUS - Eligible to new employee's joining Interim, Inc.

Positions available in Marina, CA and Salinas, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Behavioral Health Clinician II provides comprehensive mental health services in a structured therapeutic setting. This role is responsible for delivering evidence-based group and individual therapy, coordinating care, supporting client recovery goals, and maintaining compliance with Medi-Cal and clinical documentation standards.

WHO WE ARE

Looking to make a difference? Our mission at Interim is to provide services and affordable housing to supporting members of our community with mental illness by building productive and satisfying lives in a world in which people with mental illness are able to live, work, learn and participate fully in the community. Join our team and instill hope in the community.

WHAT WE OFFER

§ Competitive Compensation

§ Tuition reimbursement for eligible positions

§ Clinical licenses and training reimbursement for eligible positions

§ Loan repayment for eligible positions

§ Generous health, vision, dental, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and life insurance coverage for full-time employees

§ Monthly payment in lieu of insurance coverage for eligible positions

§ 403b Retirement Plan with Interim matching contribution

§ Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals. You can earn up to 24 days of vacation in your first year.

§ Professional development and learning opportunities.

§ BBS registered supervisors onsite for ongoing Clinical Supervision

§ Annual employee recognition and staff appreciation events

§ Employee referral bonus program

§ Offers flexible work schedules

§ A fulfilling career while providing a family centered focus and work-life balance

HOW TO APPLY

To learn more about Interim and to apply for this position, please go to our website at http://www.interiminc.org/employment/.

COMPENSATION

$42.58 - $55.45 per hour. Nonexempt; 40 hours/week; Eligible for overtime. Compensation based on education and experience.

REPORTS TO

Program Director; Clinical Services Director; Division Director of Program Services

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Master's degree in a mental health-related field, plus a clinical license (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Professional Clinical Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychologist, or Registered Nurse); Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medications; Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in computer applications and electronic documentation; Culturally competent and the ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment. Group psychotherapy experience and facilitation skills.

Driver's license for at least two years and driving record acceptable to insurance carrier.

Valid California driver's license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct thorough clinical assessments to support treatment planning, monitor progress, and evaluate client needs throughout the course of care.

2. Provide individual, group, and adjunct psychotherapy using evidence-based practices, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Listen, respond empathically, and engage in problem-solving. Identify symptoms and assist clients in self-management skills for mental illness and substance abuse.

3. Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups that provide clients with the opportunity to gain skills and learning in areas of basic living, substance use recovery, and interpersonal relationships/communication through a variety of evidence-based practices.

4. Counsel clients individually to set, track, and achieve rehabilitation and recovery goals.

5. Identify, assess, and respond to crisis situations. Set clear limits and ensure that both clients and the facility are safe.

6. Establish and maintain linkage with other social service, health, and behavioral health agencies, including Interim and Monterey County Behavioral Health (MCBH) psychiatrists and case coordinators.

7. Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically sound documentation in accordance with Medi-Cal, HIPAA, and agency requirements, including treatment plans, progress notes, and assessments.

8. Meet productivity and performance standards established by the program and agency.

9. Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to program needs, including temporary and/or reassignment to the Coordination team in a Behavioral Health Clinician II (BHC II) capacity, as determined by agency leadership.

10. Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to: operate a motor vehicle; climb stairs; possess good communication skills; meet the requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Capable of the following extended activities: standing, sitting, stooping, climbing stairs. Capable of the following intermittent activities: lift up to 25 pounds or more and bending in the performance of infrequently performed office duties.

This job description is intended to have an accurate reflection of the qualifications and job duties, current management reserves the right to revise the job at any given time when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous description for this position.

Interim, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Interim Inc. is guided by the precept that in no aspect of its programs, services or employment practices shall discrimination be permitted because of race, color, national origin, gender, age, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, citizen status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristic protected by state or federal law. To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, reasonable accommodations are made for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability, unless hardship, direct threat to health or safety, or other job-related consideration exists. Individuals who feel that they have been unlawfully discriminated against because of membership in one of the protected classes should contact the following: Director of Human Resources, Interim, Inc., PO Box 3222, Monterey, CA 93942. (831) 649-4522.

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