Job Description:

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth? If so, we would love to have you as part of the growing SCCS team!

As a Clinician, you will be responsible for providing therapeutic and prevention services to clients and families; including case management, education, de-stigmatization of mental health issues, and crisis intervention. Demonstrate high legal and ethical standards and operate from a culturally competent and strengths based approach. The Clinician will fulfill productivity requirements, comply with all documentation standards, and participate in an on-call rotation. You will also be responsible for outreach and engagement of community, as well as facilitating small support and psychoeducational groups. If necessary, the Clinician is responsible for coordinating Mental Health services and Link and Consultation services in a manner to ensure follow-through on court ordered service plan, IEP Mental Health Plans, or development of a plan for families that are referred.

What you will do:

• Manage and maintain client caseload according to timelines and program guidelines while meeting productivity standards.
• Provide one-on-one behavior modification interventions to clients utilizing strength-based approach.
• Work collaboratively with parents/caregivers to address clients’ problematic behaviors in a professional manner. Demonstrate professional boundaries.
• Maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with other SCCS staff as well as other community members.
• Meet with Clinician on a regular basis to coordinate care and assist program with collection of outcomes tools.
• Maintain required paperwork and documentation.

For more than 30 years, SCCS has provided care, counseling, coaching and essential mental health services for children, teen, young adults and their families. As specialists in the field of mental health, SCCS employees possess diverse professional skills equipping us as a team to treat each client’s unique needs.

Looking to make a difference…please apply!

Experience and Skills:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• PSY/LCSW/MFT preferred. If not licensed, active registration with the California BBS or Board of Psychology as Registered Psychologist.
  • Valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
  • Clearance of our background check process, which includes fingerprinting and a physical/drug screen.
  • Completion of CPR/First Aid/ProACT certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment.