Clinica Sierra Vista currently operates 28 comprehensive primary care community health centers in the rural and urban areas of Kern, Fresno, and Inyo Counties, located in California, encompassing several thousand square miles of farm land, desert, and mountain areas. Community health centers provide comprehensive primary and preventative health care, including medical, dental and behavioral health services, in areas where access to health care has historically been inadequate. Additionally, we operate multiple health education, prevention and case management programs providing a comprehensive array of health and human services. We serve primarily the low-income and uninsured population, including migrant farm workers, the homeless, and other special populations.

School Based Therapist: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMFT or BBS registered provider earning hours towards licensure. Therapist needed to work closely with school based student assistance teams, school psychologist and classroom educators meeting the IEP needs and goals of special education students. BBS Supervision, advanced training and competitive salary provided. Paid continuing education units and loan repayment available for licensed therapists. Must be comfortable and competent delivering services on the school campus. Full Time M- F.

Essential Functions:

• Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy services as allowed within the employee’s scope of practice and the student Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Screens children for the appropriateness of treatment; conduct educationally related mental health service assessments and service plans.
• Collaborates with the school and district IEP team, other local service agencies as needed and the Clinica Sierra Vista psychotherapy team. 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 professionals on the staff.
• Responsible for conducting client assessment as assigned.
• Responsible for conducting and/or assisting in the development of the client’s IEP.
• 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.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations to the public on CSV Behavioral Health and its programs.
• Serves as a liaison with community agencies and schools.
• Must have a current/valid California Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
• 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 a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (MFT-Intern)

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 MFT-Intern 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Qualifications

Skills Preferred

Language – Spanish
Some Knowledge

Behaviors Required

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations Required

Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education Required

Masters or better in Psychology or related field.

Licenses & Certifications Required

MFT Intern